Industry News of the Day for July 27, 2021
iDEA Growth Member News:
- Paysafe, 7.27.21: Paysafe Connects Parx Interactive® To Full Suite Of Payment Methods In US
- Paysafe, a leading specialized payments platform, has partnered with Parx Interactive, the Bensalem, Pennsylvania-based gaming company owned by Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, Inc.
- SBC, 7.27.21: Fanduel Casino Expands Into New Jersey And Michigan
- FanDuel Group has expanded its branded, standalone FanDuel Casino product into New Jersey on iOS, Android and desktop and Michigan, where customers can now access live dealer games from Evolution. These launches add to established presences in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
- Legal Sports Report, 7.26.21: DraftKings Halts Oregon DFS Amid Questions From Sportsbook Talks
- DraftKings will no longer accept DFS entries from Oregon as of Monday, according to multiple emails sent to customers.
- Online Poker Report, 7.26.21: PointsBet Launches Online Casino In New Jersey Following US Market Debut In Michigan
- PointsBet made a reverse play in its online casino launches. The Australian operator is most famous for its sportsbook, which is active in a half-dozen states.
Overall Industry News:
- Legal Sports Report, 7.27.21: Does Parlay Betting Pose A Systemic Risk For US Sportsbooks?
- Parlays, then, are something of a golden goose for US sportsbooks. But they are also a potential “atom bomb” for the industry, according to consultant Joe Brennan on Twitter.
- Legal Sports Report, 7.26.21: The Week In Sports Betting News: Will MA Senate Take Action?
- Happy Monday, folks. It is the middle of summer yet there’s no shortage of sports betting news, with last week one of the busiest at LSR this year.
- Augusta Free Press, 7.27.21: Modern Online Betting Trends
- The online betting market, despite the complicated epidemiological situation in the world, does not lose its position.
- Penn Betts, 7.26.21: Olympics Betting Options Abound, Even In The Face Of Some Early U.S. Disappointments
- Not everyone is a Summer Olympics viewer or bettor, but the Tokyo Games come along at a very good time for the Pennsylvania sportsbooks.
Federal News:
- Legal Sports Report, 7.26.21: Analysis: New Federal Legislation Would Allow Mobile Sports Betting On Tribal Land
- Normally when the gaming world hears that federal legislation has been introduced, people cringe. The fear is that the federal government might screw up a system that otherwise works pretty well, most of the time.
Michigan:
- MI Bets, 7.26.21: Some Surprising Numbers In The Michigan Online Sportsbook And Casino World
- Online sportsbooks and online casinos launched on Jan. 22 in Michigan, and it’s safe to say both industries are exceeding expectations.
Louisiana:
- Saturday Down South, 7.27.21: Louisiana Sports Betting Back On Track With New Chairman
- Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards appointed Senator Ronnie Johns (R-27) to chair the Louisiana Gaming Control Board after its former chairman resigned in June.
Arizona:
- Action Network, 7.26.21: Arizona Sports Betting Timeline Reaffirms September Launch Projection
- Arizona online sportsbooks are on pace for an early September launch, regulators reaffirmed Monday, after finalizing sports betting rules and opening operator applications.
- Sports Handle, 7.26.21: Arizona Department of Gaming Opens 10-Day Event Wagering Application Window
- The Arizona Department of Gaming Monday morning officially opened a 10-day application window for event wagering licenses after filing the final rules with the Secretary of State and posting an 18-page application for event wagering operators.
- The Arizona Department of Gaming Monday morning officially opened a 10-day application window for event wagering licenses after filing the final rules with the Secretary of State and posting an 18-page application for event wagering operators.