As the Chicago Cubs and DraftKings mark the topping off of a new Wrigley Field sportsbook with the traditional beam-signing ceremony, we have some new renderings to share. (more…)
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Northwoods League embraces sports/fantasy betting for 2021
We’re entering some uncharted territory here, as the summer-collegiate Northwoods League is lobbying for approval on legal, regulated sports/fantasy wagering in multiple Midwestern states. (more…)
Get used to watching your favorite MLB teams on Bally Sports
Sinclair Broadcasting is reportedly addressing its financial woes by selling naming rights to the 21 Fox Sports networks it obtained from Disney to Bally’s Corp., creating the Bally Sports network. (more…)
Sports betting trend hits Rockies, Coors Field
After a surprisingly slow start once courts allowed legalized sports betting, we’re seeing all sorts of venues finally hopping on the bandwagon. The latest in Major League Baseball: The Colorado Rockies and DraftKings announced an expanded relationship at Coors Field. (more…)
Cubs, DraftKings partner on proposed Wrigley Field sportsbook
Well, this takes all the fun out of gambling in the bleachers: the Chicago Cubs are partnering with DraftKings to propose a sportsbook at Wrigley Field, a development that will surely inspire plenty of regulatory scrutiny. (more…)
Expanded MLB, Sportradar Partnership Includes Virtual In-Play Game
Major League Baseball and Sportradar have announced an expanded partnership, including a new virtual baseball in-play offering for licensed gaming operators in the US and across the world. (more…)
FanDuel Named Authorized Gaming Operator of MLB
FanDuel has been named an Authorized Gaming Operator of MLB, giving it the ability to use MLB data, marks and logos across its online sports betting products and retail sportsbook locations. This marks FanDuel’s first partnership with Major League Baseball or an MLB team. (more…)
DraftKings Signs Deal to Use MLB Baseball Data for Gambling
DraftKings is now an Authorized Gaming Operator of Major League Baseball (MLB), giving the gambling giant the ability to use MLB data, marks and logos within DraftKings sports betting products. (more…)
Potential Wrigley Field Sports Book on Tap?
Could we see betting windows at the Friendly Confines? It’s all talk now, but there are reports the Chicago Cubs are considering a Wrigley Field sports book, as the state of Illinois moves forward with legalized sports betting. (more…)
MiLB’s O’Conner Concerned About Legalized Sports Betting
The emerging trend of legalized sports betting concerns Minor League Baseball president Pat O’Conner, who fears it could have an adverse effect on the game. (more…)
MLB Pushes to Ban Spring Training Betting
Major League Baseball has requested that states ban betting on spring training games, receiving varying reaction to its concerns–including a rejection from Nevada. (more…)
MGM Resorts International Named MLB’s First Official Gaming Partner
As part of a multi-year partnership, MGM Resorts International has been named the first Official Gaming Partner of Major League Baseball. In addition, MGM Resorts International is now the Official Entertainment Partner of MLB. (more…)
U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way for State-Regulated Sports Betting
In a highly anticipated decision, by a decisive 6-3 margin the U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for state-regulated sports betting, overturning a federal ban against the wishes of MLB and other sports leagues. (more…)