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Created: Sunday, 04 December 2022 12:52
Virginia sports betting sites achieved a milestone in their monthly handle in October. According to pay per head bookie experts, football season drove the bigger handle. Also, Virginia approved more operators during the month.
According to the Virginia Lottery, the state's online sports betting companies processed $528 million in wagers in October, up from $411.3 million in September.
Virginia's sportsbooks never had a monthly handle of more than $500 million before October.
In October, the handle for Virginia's 13 licensed operators was also 23.6 percent greater than the $427.3 million wagered in October 2021. During that time, there were only nine sportsbooks.
Read more: October Marks a Record Month for Virginia Sports Betting Sites
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Created: Sunday, 06 November 2022 15:41
Fox won the right to purchase FanDuel stake from its parent company Flutter. However, the price was not what they expected. Should Fox choose to buy the 18.6 percent stake, its price would be at least $3.72 billion.
The ruling puts an end to the lengthy legal dispute between the two businesses over how much FanDuel should be valued at. Along with services from DraftKings, Caesars, and MGM, FanDuel has become one of the top sports betting platforms in the United States.
According to bookie pay per head sources, Fox would be required to pay a sum based on a $20 billion FanDuel value. At an anticipated price of $11.2 billion, Flutter, which owns about 95% of FanDuel, purchased a 37.2 percent share in the business in December 2021. Fox had contended that the cost ought to be determined by that bar.
Read more: Fox Wins Right to Purchase FanDuel Stake
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Created: Sunday, 31 July 2022 10:29
Barstool Sportsbook signs deal to become a marquee partner for the Kansas Speedway. It is part of the battle to gain traction in the state as it prepares to launch the sports betting market this fall.
The Kansas Speedway announced that the upcoming NASCAR race on September 11 would be rebranded as Hollywood Casino 400 presented by Barstool Sportsbook. Also, the Hollywood Casino will open a temporary sportsbook during race day to accept wagers on NASCAR races.
According to gambling industry experts, the Barstool Sportsbook at the casino will improve fan engagement and interest during race day. Thus, the Kansas Speedway is enthusiastic about the opportunity.
Barstool Sportsbook Signs Deal
Kansas regulators are pursuing a fall launch for sports wagering. Also, they hope to open in time for NFL wagering during Week 1. So it would be a speedy circle back for the state, which legalized sports wagering throughout the spring legislative session.
Read more: Barstool Sportsbook Signs Deal with Kansas Speedway
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Created: Tuesday, 04 October 2022 23:08
Various gambling industry news sources show that DraftKings and ESPN are close to signing a sports betting deal. Also, DraftKings would rebrand its sportsbook to include the name of the sports broadcasting company.
Both ESPN and DraftKings would gain from working together. ESPN could make money from the growing market for sports betting. On the other hand, DraftKings will be linked to the most popular sports broadcaster, including college basketball and football. As part of its purchase of Fox's entertainment assets, Disney currently owns 6% of DraftKings.
Pay per head bookie operators and sports fans watch sports events using the ESPN app. Also, a large number of viewers are interested in betting on sports. Thus, DraftKings' offering sports betting through the app could improve its market share.
Read more: ESPN and DraftKings Close to Signing a Sports Betting Deal
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Created: Saturday, 18 June 2022 17:41
The Okada group led by Kazuo Okada took over the integrated casino and resort operations last month. They said they have amazing plans for the casino named after the owner. Also, they said they want to sustain the growth of the casino resort.
According to sportsbook pay per head reports, the integrated resort and casino are moving forward with its future. The Okada group also plans to maintain the casino's positive gains so far.
At present, Okada continues to attract major social and business events. Also, it hosted several gatherings, including beauty pageants. In addition, the Cove Manila is host to Malaya 2022 Local Music Festival. However, tickets for the event are already sold out.
Okada Plans for Casino
The casino resort will relaunch the Fountain in the year's third quarter. According to bookie pay per head sources, the chairman has been hands-on in preparing the relaunch.
Read more: Okada Group Has Amazing Plans for Casino
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Created: Monday, 12 September 2022 00:31
FanDuel and Boyd Gaming announced the opening of the FanDuel Sportsbook. You can find it at the Kansas Star Casino. Also, former Kansas State Wildcat Jordy Nelson attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Kansas sportsbook.
According to sportsbook software reports, sportsbooks in the state had a soft launch starting September 1. However, the opening of the FanDuel Sportsbook on September 8 is the state’s official launch. Also, it coincided with the start of the NFL season.
The Kansas Star Casino is hoping that the sportsbook can draw sports fans. But, they also confessed that the sportsbook required a lot of work in a short period. According to a sportsbook watchdog, the company worked triple shifts to ensure it opened in time for the NFL season kickoff.
Read more: Kansas Sportsbook Officially Opens
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Created: Saturday, 21 May 2022 14:35
The long legislative process for online Maryland bookie operations continues. Pay per head bookie experts foresee the Sports Wagering Application Review Committee is unlikely to establish the guidelines for awarding sports betting licenses this year. In addition, the committee is still coming up with rules to ensure women- and minority-owned businesses will be part of the new industry.
Due to the delays, a bookie PPH source said that the launch in time for the 2023 Super Bowl is unlikely. Previously, regulators were gunning for online sports betting launch in late 2022.
Earlier this month, SWARC’s legal adviser Taft Stettinius and Hollister held an educational seminar for small businesses interested in applying for retail and online sports betting licenses. They said it was a fruitful event and attracted five new companies.
Online Maryland Bookie Operations Delayed
One of the causes of delay is SWARC’s ongoing disparity study. The committee wants to determine if it needs to make special accommodations to include women- and minority-owned businesses in the sports wagering industry.
Read more: Online Maryland Bookie Operations Unlikely in 2022
