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ESPN, Penn Entertainment Ending ESPN Bet OSB Partnership Before Christmas
Penn Entertainment and ESPN announced today that they have mutually agreed to the early termination of their exclusive U.S. online sports betting (OSB) agreement, effective December 1, 2025. Under the terms of the original commercial agreement, announced in August 2023, ESPN agreed to provide Penn with media, marketing services, and the exclusive right to the ESPN Bet trademark for OSB ...
Congress Seeks Answers From NCAA On Pro Sports Betting Policy
The idea of NCAA student-athletes and athletic department staff members being permitted to bet on pro sports is being examined by Congress. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, sent a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker regarding concerns about the Association changing its sports betting policy. The five-page letter was also signed by ...
NCAA Shares Details Of Sports Betting Violations Against Six Former Men’s Basketball Student-Athletes
The NCAA Committee on Infractions has determined that six former Division I men’s basketball players committed betting-related game manipulation and/or provided information to known bettors. The cases involved student-athletes who played for Arizona State, Mississippi State, and New Orleans universities. The NCAA said all three cases involved a lack of cooperation by student-athletes, who knowingly provided false or misleading information ...
Fourteen People Facing Charges In Illegal NJ Organized Crime Sports Betting Ring
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police held a press conference on Thursday afternoon to announce charges against 14 individuals for their alleged roles in an illegal multimillion-dollar sports betting ring. Members and associates of organized crime were allegedly running it. The enterprise systematically enticed individuals to place ...
Plannatech USA Has Pending Deal To Acquire Prime Sportsbook
Out The Gate Inc., Prime Sportsbook’s parent company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a pending deal with sports betting technology platform Plannatech USA. Plannatech provides the tech stack for the Prime Sportsbook app that is live in New Jersey, Ohio, and Kentucky. The bankruptcy filing is intended to help Out The Gate reorganize its balance sheet and conduct ...
Missouri Sports Bettors Can Now Sign Up For Caesars Sportsbook Account
The wait is finally over for Missouri customers looking to create a Caesars Sportsbook account. December 1 is still the launch date for Missouri sports betting, but the preliminary steps, such as registering and funding an account, have been given the green light. Show Me State sports bettors ages 21 and over can now download the Caesars Sportsbook app on ...
New Jersey Online Casinos Enjoy Record-Breaking October With $260.3 Million
When it comes to New Jersey online casino revenue, it seems the ceiling keeps getting raised. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released October revenue results Monday afternoon that showed a new monthly record of $260.3 million. This crushes the previous mark of $248.4 million from August of this year. With October’s numbers added into the 2025 total, New ...
NCAA Study Reveals Division I Men’s Basketball Players Harassed By Sports Bettors
Study includes social media abuse related to sports betting Former New Orleans basketball player admits to point shaving NCAA seeking regulators and gambling companies to do more Division I college student-athletes experiencing abuse relating to sports betting continues to be a prevalent issue. A new study released by the NCAA found that 36% of Division I men’s basketball student-athletes have ...
Fanatics Sportsbook Shares Missouri Sports Betting Launch Details
Fanatics Sportsbook's Missouri signup window is open Exclusive Missouri FanCash drops part of launch Fanatics-branded retail sportsbooks opening December 1 Missouri sports bettors looking forward to trying the Fanatics Sportsbook app can start preparing for the Show Me State’s December 1 sports betting launch. Users can download it on iOS and Android devices. Fanatics is one of nine operators to ...
Mohegan Digital Taking The Ice With Philadelphia Flyers
Mohegan Digital is looking to drive user engagement for its Mohegan Online Casino PA product. One way the company plans on accomplishing this goal is through a marketing partnership with the Philadelphia Flyers. Highlights of the partnership with the NHL club include in-game and on-site activations throughout the year, featured digital branding, and inclusion in gameday marketing and sponsored ads. ...
DraftKings Shares December 1 Missouri Sports Betting Launch Plans
Less than a week from now, DraftKings Sportsbook along with eight other Missouri sports betting apps will be live in the Show Me State. The official Missouri sports betting launch takes place at 12:01 a.m. December 1. In celebration of the Missouri market going live, DraftKings is hosting a ceremonial first bet event at The Palladium. Missouri sports legends Tony ...
NCAA Division I Schools Rescind Pro Sports Betting Rules Change
One day NCAA student-athletes may be legally allowed to bet on NFL and NBA games. However, even though it has been previously reported that the Association approved lifting its ban on pro sports betting, the rule change has been rescinded. The NCAA released a statement earlier this week explaining the decision. “After a procedural 30-day period, two-thirds of the Division ...
DraftKings Introduces Spanish-Language Online Sportsbook And Casino App
DraftKings is rolling out something new and exciting for Spanish-speaking customers of its online casino and sportsbook. The Boston-based company announced the launch of a Spanish-language experience available within the DraftKings Sportsbook & Casino app. According to the press release, this new offering will roll out initially to select existing customers in the U.S. and Ontario, Canada markets. It did ...
BetMGM Sportsbook Goes Live In Missouri
BetMGM is now offering mobile and retail sports betting to Missouri residents. It's one of the brands that went live early Monday morning, 12:01 CT to be exact, when the Missouri sports betting market officially launched. This brings the total to 30 markets where BetMGM has mobile and retail offerings. The newest BetMGM retail sportsbook opened at Century Casino & ...
Penn Entertainment Completes theScore Bet Rebranding
TheScore Bet is once again operating on American soil. The official launch day was December 1, which happened to be the same date Missouri sports betting went live. The Penn Entertainment-owned brand is live in 21 U.S. jurisdictions. The original Missouri sports betting plans did not include theScore Bet, as the slot belonged to ESPN Bet. Once Penn and Disney, ...
New York Sportsbooks Report $280.5 Million For November
New York’s sports betting market continues shattering records. Looking at the November results released by the New York State Gaming Commission, total sports betting revenue was $280.5 million. It crushes the previous record of $248.9 million set in May. The figure also tops October’s $238.7 million. Monthly handle exceeded $2.6 billion for the second straight month. The total amount wagered ...
Caesars Rewards Shop Debuts On Caesars Palace Online Casino
The Caesars Rewards Shop is live on the Caesars Palace Online Casino app. It means Caesars Entertainment’s iGaming customers can use Caesars Rewards Credits for bonus spins on eligible slot games, alongside existing options like casino bonus cash. Members still have the option to redeem credits for dining, entertainment, and hotel stays at Caesars Entertainment properties across the country, including ...
Wyoming Participating In National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
The Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC) announced that the Cowboy State is now participating in the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP). Individuals can access the self-exclusion link on the WGC website. This applies to legal online sports betting, pari-mutual wagering, and skill-based amusement games. Wyoming is enhancing its responsible gaming framework. This new RG tool provides gamblers with a convenient, centralized ...
SGLA Sees NY Social Plus Games Ban Costing The State Hundreds Of Millions
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has expressed deep disappointment following New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signing of Senate Bill 5935 into law. The legislation bans dual currency sweepstakes casinos from operating in the Empire State. Research from leading consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik shows that Social Plus games contributed over $230 million to New York’s economy in 2024 alone. ...
Major League Table Tennis Launching Regulated Wagering
Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), the first U.S. pro table tennis league, is preparing to enter the regulated sports betting space in early 2026. The league has announced partnerships with Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) and ALT Sports Data to support the development and launch. Working together, they will build the infrastructure needed to introduce legal, league-approved sports betting markets across ...