Flutter Entertainment, the Irish parent company of FanDuel, has started trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) today, as it seeks to capitalize on the growing US online sports betting market.
Flutter aims to attract US investors and talent
Flutter, which also owns Paddy Power and Betfair, has listed its shares on the NYSE under…
Wayne Nix, a former minor league pitcher who played for Oakland Athletics farm teams, was the mastermind behind a major league illegal sports betting operation in California that involved other former pro athletes and current players as bookies and bettors, according to federal prosecutors.
The rise and fall of Nix’s sports betting business
Nix started his…
North Carolina is set to become the latest state to offer online sports betting to its residents, as the North Carolina Lottery Commission (NCLC) has approved the launch date of March 11. The decision comes after months of delays and deliberations, as regulators wanted to ensure a safe and fair industry for both operators and…
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, a former LSU star, was arrested on Thursday for his involvement in an illegal online sports gaming scheme. He is accused of placing thousands of bets on various sporting events, including some that he played in, while he was still a minor and a college athlete.
Boutte Created a…
Missouri is one of the few states that has not legalized sports betting, despite having a strong gambling industry and a large fan base for its professional sports teams. However, some lawmakers are hoping to change that in 2024, as they have reintroduced a sports betting measure that would allow voters to decide on the…
A ballot initiative that would have legalized online sports betting in California has been withdrawn by its proponents after facing strong opposition from a coalition of Native American tribes. The initiative, known as Proposition 27, was backed by several large sports betting companies, including FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM. It would have allowed online sports betting…
Colorado sports fans have a new reason to celebrate as Novig, a pioneering sports betting technology company, has launched its commission-free sports betting app in the state. Novig’s app is the first of its kind in the industry, offering users a cost-effective and user-friendly way to bet on their favorite sports.
What is Novig and how…
DraftKings, a leading digital sports entertainment and gaming company, and NASCAR, the premier stock car racing organization, have announced a new partnership that will allow DraftKings to operate in the state of North Carolina, pending licensure and regulatory approvals.
A written designation agreement
The partnership is based on a written designation agreement, which is a requirement…
The college football playoff semifinals are set to take place on Monday, January 1, 2024, and sportsbooks are expecting a record-breaking amount of bets on the games. The two matchups feature some of the most popular and successful teams in the nation, as well as some intriguing storylines and rivalries.
Michigan vs. Alabama: A Clash of…
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has announced that four tennis officials have been sanctioned for violating the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP). The officials are from Lithuania, Georgia, Armenia, and Austria, and they have been involved in manipulating scoring data, facilitating wagering, and conspiring to commit offenses.
ITIA Collaborates with Austrian Authorities to Convict Sperger
Manuel…