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18 Is Old Enough to Pre-Register at Some Kentucky Sportsbooks
By law, Kentucky sportsbooks can only serve bettors aged 18 and older. So as pre-registration opened at 6 a.m. on Aug. 28 for the state’s eight legal online sports wagering operators, it became apparent that some sites would adhere to Kentucky’s law rather than the industry standard of 21-plus. Bet365 and DraftKings are sticking with […]
8 Kentucky Online Sportsbooks a ‘Yes’ to Launch on Sept. 28, Bettors Can Pre-Reg on Aug. 28
Eight Kentucky online sportsbooks received approval from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) to launch in the state’s new marketplace. Retail sports bets begin on Sept. 7 and mobile wagers debut on Sept. 28. Today’s unanimous commission vote provides temporary licenses to the following esports and sports betting operators: Bet365 (mobile) BetMGM (retail and mobile) Caesars […]
California Online Sports Betting Legalization Unlikely to Be on the 2024 Ballot
California online sports betting could be on the November 2024 ballot, but it’s unlikely as advocates appear to have missed a vital deadline in the process to put the question before voters. Today, Aug. 22, was when sports betting advocates should have submitted their petitions to the California Attorney General’s Office (COAG) for signature validation. […]
Kentucky Online Sports Betting Pre-Registration Begins on Aug. 28 for Sept. 28 Launch
Kentucky online sports betting officially launches at 6 a.m. on Sept. 28 but the governor said on Aug. 17 that those sportsbooks will accept pre-registration at 6 a.m. on Aug. 28. That Monday is 11 days away. In the video message Gov. Andy Beshear released today, he first talked about in-person wagering launching at 10 […]
Hard Rock Bet Adds ‘All-New’ Online Casino App in New Jersey
In New Jersey, Hard Rock Bet launched its “all-new casino app” on Aug. 17, a company official tweeted with screen grabs. That rebranded site replaces the 2018-era Hard Rock Online Casino. Matt Primeaux, the executive managing director and president of Hard Rock Digital (HRD), tweeted today about the new app: Quicker-loading, faster navigation, more search […]
West Flagler et al Petition for Rehearing En Banc in Florida Sports Betting Case
West Flagler Associates’ attempt to block Florida sports betting may yet end up before the Supreme Court, but first, it has petitioned for the DC Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear the case en banc. This is a move the circuit court panel anticipated, perhaps even encouraged, in attaching a supplementary order to its ruling on June […]
Michigan Regulator Proposes Ban on Sportsbook-Like Pick’em Fantasy Contests
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has proposed new daily fantasy sports (DFS) regulations to ban contests that too closely resemble sports bets. The new rules, which legislators would need to approve, will prohibit DFS operators from offering single-player DFS pick ’em contests and predictions similar to the proposition bets offered by sportsbooks. The changes […]
7 Online Gambling Operators Applied for Kentucky Sports Betting Licenses
Seven online gambling operators applied for licenses to operate sites when Kentucky’s esports and sports betting marketplace launches, the governor announced on Aug. 10. Retail sports betting is still scheduled to debut on Sept. 7, when the NFL season kicks off. Then online gambling begins on Sept. 28. Gov. Andy Beshear said today that the […]
DraftKings Forecasts $20M Revenue, $50M Costs for First Three Months in Kentucky
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said the company has added Kentucky to its 2023 fiscal guidance and estimates that the state will generate $20 million in revenue for the year. During DraftKings’ Q2 earnings call, Robins said the state was not part of previous forecasts. That’s because the company anticipated a later launch date for Kentucky […]
Penn Breaks Ties With Portnoy & Barstool, Announces ESPN Bet Coming This Fall
The US sports betting industry is about to lose another brand, as Penn Entertainment has cut its ties with Barstool Sports and its controversial founder, Dave Portnoy. The number of products on the market will remain the same, as Penn announced a new deal to rebrand its Barstool Sportsbook product as ESPN Bet, starting this […]
