New York iGaming Looks to be off the Table for 2023 Session

iGaming

Even with persistent pushing by Senator Joseph Addabbo, iGaming in New York was not included in the 2023-24 current budget plans. Addabbo’s last big push was in late February where he proposed using the funds generated from online gaming to fund the MTA. NEW YORK – After an attempt by Senator Joseph Addabbo to regulate … Read more

Heavy Losses Lead to Monkey Knife Fight’s Demise

Monkey Knife Fight Closes Down

Monkey Knife Fight was a daily fantasy sports app that started in 2018 and was then acquired by Bally Sports in January of 2021. After substantial losses were reported by Bally’s North American Interactive Division this year, Monkey Knife Fight has shut down. MKF was the third largest North American DFS platform. Bally Sports is … Read more

BetMGM Closing in on $1B in Michigan Online Gaming Revenue

BetMGM iCasino

The top three online gambling operators in Michigan all set monthly highs in gross gambling revenue. BetMGM has established itself as the top site earning $54 million in GGR, while FanDuel and DraftKings lag behind. If BetMGM has a similar month in December, the online gambling company should be celebrating $1 billion in GGR in … Read more

Connecticut Jobs Created From New Online Gambling Company

Evolution AB

Evolution AB, an online gambling company, will bring 400 jobs to Connecticut. Evolution enters CT as a live dealer partner for DraftKings and FanDuel. The company is currently soft launching live dealer games, with the final launch scheduled for July 18. HARTFORD, Conn. – Online gambling appears to be bringing jobs to Connecticut, according to … Read more

Underdog Fantasy Out Of Michigan, But Hopes To Return

Underdog Fantasy

Underdog Fantasy was forced to withdraw from Michigan due to legislative changes. The company hopes to eventually rejoin the state, but the time frame is unknown. Michigan is now one of 10 states that Underdog Fantasy does not operate in. LANSING, Mich. – Underdog Fantasy sports has pulled out of Michigan and stopped allowing participants … Read more

Live Dealer Casinos Expanding In Michigan, West Virginia

Live Dealer Casinos

Michigan will see a new live dealer studio in partnership between BetMGM and Evolution. BetMGM already handles 39% of Michigan’s iGaming market. West Virginians now have access to live dealer iGaming via DraftKings and BetRivers. DETROIT – Live dealer gaming is set to be expanded in the states of Michigan and West Virginia. While many … Read more

Six Mobile Sportsbooks In Louisiana Go Live Friday

Online Gambling In Louisiana

There is potential for up to 41 mobile sportsbooks to launch. BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana launched several online sportsbooks on Friday, finally opening the door for accessible regulated mobile sports betting to Louisiana residents. Louisiana Mobile Sports Betting A total of six mobile sports betting apps are launching. While there is potential for more … Read more

Portnoy, DraftKings Team Up In Support Of FL Sports Betting

Florida Sports Betting Petition

The Florida sports betting ballot initiative – backed by DraftKings, FanDuel, and Florida Education Champions – is thousands of signatures short of appearing on the 2022 ballot. For the final push, DraftKings is offering a huge free-bet incentive, while Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy is taking to social media to garner support for the sports betting … Read more