Betting News Archives

February 1, 2023

IBIA reports 268 suspicious betting alerts in 2022

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) announced that it reported 268 suspicious sports betting alerts in 2022 – a 14% year-on-year increase.

This compares with an average of 230 alerts announced between 2019 and 2021.

The association stated this increase can be largely put down to a widening of its monitoring network due to membership growth.

During the year, the IBIA added 16 new members to its ranks, meaning that 45 businesses representing 125 betting brands now count themselves as members.

“The addition of 16 new members in 2022 has undoubtedly strengthened our monitoring and alert network and our ambition is to see all responsible regulated sports betting operators collaborating through IBIA,” said Khalid Ali, CEO of the IBIA. “Proactive and collaborative action by our sector is an essential component in the fight against match-fixing, and to enhancing the overall reputation of the sector in general.”

Divided by quarter, there were 48 alerts in Q1, rising to ..

February 1, 2023

Colorado sports betting revenue up year-on-year in December

Sports wagering revenue and handle in Colorado both increased year-on-year in December, although player spending was down month-on-month.

Consumers bet a total of $518.1m on sports during the month, up 12.3% from $461.4m in December 2021 but down 6.3% from $552.6m in November 2022.

Online betting accounted for $514.3m of all wagers in December, with just $3.8m being bet at retail sportsbook in Colorado.

Read the full story on iGB North America

February 1, 2023

Bet365 partners Commanders to launch in Virginia

Bet365 has launched its online sportsbook in Virginia through a partnership with National Football League franchise the Washington Commanders.

The sportsbook went live yesterday (31 January) and offers players in the state a range of sports betting options across a host of events and competition.

The multi-year deal with the Commanders, based in neighbouring Maryland, establishes Bet365 as the team’s official sports betting partner.

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February 1, 2023

Betfred pens partnership with NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights

Betfred USA Sports has signed a multi-year partnership with National Hockey League (NHL) team the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

A subsidiary of UK based Betfred Group, Las Vegas-based Betfred USA Sports began its operations in 2019. The company has expanded its reach across the US, most recently launching products in Maryland and Arizona.

As part of the new deal, Betfred is now an official sports betting partner of the team.

“We’re proud to be partnering with Betfred as they make their arrival here in Las Vegas,” said Golden Knights president Kerry Bubolz. “Betfred’s US business is Vegas born just like we are, and we’re excited to help them launch their brand in Nevada.”

The partnership will include interactive contests for fans during intermission at select home games and signage at T-Mobile Arena.

Additionally, Betfred branding will be incorporated into the NHL’s new digitally enhanced dasherboard (DED) broadcast signage and will feature on the Knight’s official digital channels, ..

January 31, 2023

Massachusetts’ sports betting market launches

Category 1 license holders can officially offer retail sports betting in Massachusetts from today (31 January), with mobile wagering to follow in March.

Sports betting was officially signed into law in August last year by then-governor Charlie Baker.

After the 21 November deadline to apply for licences passed, the MGC revealed that 15 operators had submitted applications. Initially, 29 operators expressed an interest in applying.

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January 31, 2023

US sports betting: Online market share

H2 breaks down market share in part three of this in-depth analysis of the US sports betting market, and whether today's dominant brands will stay in pole position.

H2 Gambling Capital produces state by state, monthly online, retail and total US sports betting market share data by operator, utilising state-reported data and estimates for states where data isn’t reported, as well as incorporating company reported data.

FanDuel’s dominant position

FanDuel has become the clear market leader in terms of online sports betting. While other operators may have managed to generate a similar market share of handle in some states, FanDuel’s structurally higher margin (due to a superior parlay betting product and arguably best in class risk management) has led to a substantial market share lead in terms of gross win.

While the focus is on gross win, a number of states split out promotional activity, and share of net revenue is the key metric. Looking at a state such as Pennsylvania shows..

January 31, 2023

Rhode Island reveals year-on-year sports betting growth in December

The Rhode Island Lottery reported a year-on-year increase in both sports betting revenue and handle for December, driven by mobile wagering.

Player spending in December amounted to $59.2m, which was 7.8% higher than $54.9m in the same month in 2021, and only slightly lower than $61.2m in November.

Of this total, $36.7m was spent betting online, while the remaining $16.5m was wagered by consumers at the state’s two retail sportsbooks, split $15.3m at Twin River and $7.2m the Tiverton Casino.

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January 31, 2023

Massachusetts launches sports betting voluntary self-exclusion scheme

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has launched a new voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) scheme for sports betting ahead of the launch of the state’s legal wagering market.

Massachusetts is due to open its regulated sports betting market today (31 January), with the self-exclusion initiative allowing people to opt out of betting with licensed online and land-based operators in the state.

Consumers wishing to register for the scheme can do so via GameSense either over the phone, online or at land-based GameSense centers within Massachusetts.

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January 31, 2023

Entain pens retail horse racing content deal with SIS

Entain has entered a new long-term horse racing production, distribution and content deal with Sports Information Services (SIS) for its UK retail network.

Under the agreement, Entain will have continued use of patented production technology from SIS across its flagship Ladbrokes and Coral retail stores in the UK and Ireland until December 2030.

The deal also covers the distribution of live racing content across satellite and IPTV, until December 2028, from SIS’ portfolio of more than 30,000 horse races annually over 170 racecourses across the globe.

“This new agreement allows us to continue to bring racing from all over the world to our customers in the UK,” Entain’s managing director for retail in the UK and Ireland, Andy Hicks, said.

“We’re offering a best-in-class experience through a combination of advanced broadcast production technology and content that fully satisfies our customers’ demand for exciting, high-quality and regular betting opportunities.”

SIS chief executive R..