Online Betting news and trends

Will Olympics Bring About an Online Betting Bump?
International // July 11, 2024

Sportsbooks and daily fantasy operators are reportedly awaiting a bump in Summer Olympics-related betting. As CNBC noted in a report Thursday (July 11), this year’s Paris games will be the first Olympiad since the widespread legalization of gambling in the U.S. The industry anticipates an uptick in betting compared...

Dave & Buster’s Launches Arcade Betting as Wagers Gain Popularity
Retail // May 04, 2024

With the proliferation of betting apps bringing gambling into more parts of consumers’ lives, now even Skee-Ball is getting the Las Vegas treatment. Restaurant and entertainment center chain Dave & Buster’s has partnered with gaming technology firm Lucra to add “gamification software” to its app...

FanDuel Picks NY Over London for Primary Listing
Stock Index // May 01, 2024

FanDuel is reportedly preparing to switch its public listing to the U.S. markets. Shareholders in Flutter Entertainment, FanDuel’s Ireland-based owner, have voted to move the online betting group’s listing from London to the New York Stock Exchange, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday (May 1). “We now anticipate that we will...

PaySafe Debuts Pay-by-Bank for Online Gaming
Payment Methods // April 29, 2024

Payments company PaySafe has introduced a pay-by-bank offering for online gamblers. The new solution lets online bettors in the U.S. secure funds instantly at operators’ cashiers directly from their online bank account, according to a Monday (April 29) press release. This product expands the capabilities of Paysafe’s...

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Trustly Powers Real-Time Bank Account Payouts for Sportsbook Player Winnings

February 07, 2023
The Super Bowl is synonymous with a surge in online sports betting. Last year, Americans wagered around $7.6 billion overall on the event, according to the American Gaming Association, with tens of millions of Americans going online to do so. This year could shatter records.  Over the past few years, nearly two dozen states have enabled sports […]

For Online Gambling, The Real Action Is In Authentication

March 27, 2019
As online gamblers all but feast on the odds and brackets of the ongoing NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament in the U.S. – the first March Madness since the U.S. Supreme Court decision...

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Will Olympics Bring About an Online Betting Bump?

July 11, 2024
Sportsbooks and daily fantasy operators are reportedly awaiting a bump in Summer Olympics-related betting. As CNBC noted in a report Thursday (July 11), this year’s Paris games will be the first Olympiad since the widespread legalization of gambling in the U.S. The industry anticipates an uptick in betting compared to the last Summer Games in Tokyo, especially for sports […]

FanDuel Picks NY Over London for Primary Listing

May 01, 2024
FanDuel is reportedly preparing to switch its public listing to the U.S. markets. Shareholders in Flutter Entertainment, FanDuel’s Ireland-based owner, have voted to move the online betting group’s listing from London to the New...

PaySafe Debuts Pay-by-Bank for Online Gaming

April 29, 2024
Payments company PaySafe has introduced a pay-by-bank offering for online gamblers. The new solution lets online bettors in the U.S. secure funds instantly at operators’ cashiers directly from their online bank account,...

Flutter Attributes Soft Earnings to Customer Wins and Currency Headwinds

November 10, 2023
Flutter, the parent company of online betting platform FanDuel, reportedly saw a setback in its stock value Thursday (Nov. 9) after revealing disappointing third-quarter earnings. However, the company remains steadfast...