Industry News of the Day for July 24, 2020
iDEA Growth Member News:
- Sports Handle, 7.23.20 – DraftKings Could Be Next To Go Live For Illinois Sports Betting After Rebranding
- In the continuing saga of how traditionally online-only sports betting platforms will find their way into the Illinois market ahead of an 18-month delay, designed to give local operators a leg up, DraftKings announced on Thursday partner Casino Queen will rebrand as “DraftKings at Casino Queen.”
- Legal Sports Report, 7.23.20 – How DraftKings Will Skate Away From Illinois Sports Betting Penalty Box
- It looks like DraftKings Sportsbook found a way to avoid the penalty box in Illinois.
- Gambling Compliance, 7.24.20 – DraftKings Shows Hand On Illinois Brand Plans (subscription paywall)
- DraftKings will skirt branding restrictions in Illinois’ sports-wagering law by renaming the Casino Queen riverboat casino “DraftKings at Casino Queen,” the company announced Thursday.
- Online Poker Report, 7.23.20 – DraftKings Casino Sets West Virginia Online Gambling Off On The Right Foot
- West Virginia Lottery Director John Myers told WV MetroNews this week that gamblers wagered nearly $8 million through the first six days of interactive gaming.
- PlayWV, 7.23.20 – DraftKings Casino In West Virginia Makes A Royal Entry, Even Without Online Slots
- DraftKings Casino launched in WV on July 15, and from then until July 20, the returns were worthy of a royal reception.
- Legal Sports Report, 7.23.20 – DraftKings Sportsbook, Kambi Set To Split By Fall Of 2021; SBTech Will Be New Platform
- DraftKings will officially move to its own platform and likely end its relationship with Kambi by the end of Q3 in 2021, according to press releases from the companies.
- Gambling Compliance, 7.24.20 – Athletes’ Risk Of Problem Gambling An Integrity Concern, Warn Former Pros (subscription paywall)
- Two former athletes and reformed compulsive gamblers whose addictions almost drove them to suicide shared their stories with problem gambling advocates on Thursday, after announcing a first-of-its-kind partnership with GVC and the NFL Players Association.
- PlayNJ, 7.23.20 – NFL Players Association Takes First Step In Responsible Gambling Education
- EPIC Risk Management and GVC Foundation US partnered with the NFLPA Professional Athletes Foundation to create, market, and launch live and virtual educational programs for NFLPA members.
Industry News:
- Legal Sports Report, 7.23.20 – Report: Rush Street Interactive Looking At US Public Listing
- Rush Street Interactive could become the next US-facing sportsbook operator to list publicly, according to a published report.
- Online Poker Report, 7.23.20 – Rush Street To Wall Street? Interactive Division Reportedly In Talks To Go Public Via SPAC
- Large online gambling companies based in the US are scrambling to get themselves listed on the stock exchange.
Federal News:
- iGB North America, 7.23.20 – Senate Judiciary Committee Debates College Betting Legality
- The US Senate Committee on the judiciary heard evidence both for and against the continued legality of betting on college sports in a committee meeting titled “Protecting the Integrity of College Athletics.”
- US Bets, 7.23.20 – Senate Panel Time Machine: Legislative Hearing On College Sports Gambling Rife With Outdated Opinions
- Lawmakers on Capitol Hill aren’t exactly known for having their finger on the pulse of America’s zeitgeist.
Sports League News:
- iGB North America, 7.24.20 – Intralot Signs Gaming Partnership With Major League Baseball
- Intralot has agreed a new deal to become an authorised gaming partner of Major League Baseball (MLB).
- Yahoo! Sports, 7.23.20 – Juan Soto’s Last-Minute Positive Coronavirus Test Changes Odds, Signals A New Reality For Sports Bettors Too
- Thursday night’s game between the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees was going to be the first game among the four major professional American sports in more than four months.
Rhode Island:
- Legal Sports Report, 7.23.20 – Rhode To Redemption? Mobile RI Sports Betting Bill Signed
- Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed SB 2919 and HB 8097 Thursday to allow potential bettors to complete account registrations without going to a casino. The bills overwhelmingly passed in each chamber.
Michigan:
- PlayMichigan, 7.23.20 – Michigan Online Gambling Has A Set Of Rules And Regulations Now
- The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) published draft rules for internet gaming and internet sports betting on Monday morning, moving them forward in the regulatory process.
Colorado:
- iGB North America, 7.23.20 – William Hill Launches In Colorado With Caesars
- Sports betting operator William Hill has launched in Colorado with six kiosks at Caesars Entertainment’s Isle Casino Hotel and Lady Luck Casino in Black Hawk.
- Play Colorado, 7.23.20 – Australia’s PlayUp Ready To Rock The Boat In Colorado Debut
- PlayUp announced its intentions to get in the US earlier this month. We now know Colorado is the first state targeted for its expansion.
- iGB North America, 7.23.20 – PlayUp To Launch Online Sportsbook In Colorado
- Australian gambling operator PlayUp has secured approval to roll out its sports betting offering in the state of Colorado, in a launch that will mark its entrance into the US market.
New Jersey:
- PlayNJ, 7.23.20 – NJ Gaming News: Caesars-Eldorado Merger Gets Green Light; MLB Swings Into Action
- Here are the latest headlines making New Jersey gambling news this week.
Pennsylvania:
- Penn Bets, 7.23.20 – July Has Brought New Impediments To PA Casinos’ Ability To Get Back On Track
- The reopening of most Pennsylvania casinos in June brought a better revenue rebound than most would have expected, but that doesn’t guarantee they will continue doing as well in the COVID-19 era.