Industry
March 31, 2023
Fanatics, Hard Rock Digital, PointsBet Bolster RG Commitments
The Coalition’s member lineup consisted of Bally’s, BetMGM, DraftKings, Entain, FanDuel, and MGM Resorts International, which are now joined by the latest trio as well. The organization came together in September 2022, introducing 12 responsible gaming principles, which members accept to follow. 3 New Members in the Coalition Fanatics, Hard Rock Digital, and PointsBet all […]
Sports
January 31, 2023
Fanatics Inks Deal with IBIA Becoming Its Newest Member
Thanks to the new collaboration, Fanatics joins a growing roster of leading companies and brands within the global sports betting industry. To date, 125 sports betting brands as well as 45 companies around the world have joined forces with IBIA, strengthening further the position of integrity monitoring. Formerly known as ESSA, which was founded in […]
Industry
January 20, 2023
Fanatics in Discussions to Acquire the BetParx Sportsbook
US sports merchandise and commerce brand, Fanatics, is reportedly in discussions to acquire BetParx as it is seeking ways to establish a presence in sports betting. Discussions Ongoing According to the information provided by unnamed sources, Fanatics signed a letter of intent to buy the BetParx sportsbook but a price is yet to be determined […]
Industry
January 13, 2023
Fanatics Suitable for Category 3 License in Massachusetts
Just last week, Fanatics Holding reinstated its big plans to bring its sports betting platform to several states in the US during the first quarter of 2023. The parent company of Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG), Fanatics Commerce, and Fanatics Collectibles expressed its goals during a meeting it held with the Massachusetts regulator for gambling, […]
Business
January 5, 2023
Fanatics Confirms Q1 2023 Launch of Sportsbook
During a meeting with the gambling regulator in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), Fanatics Betting and Gaming CEO, Matt King, outlined that the company plans to introduce its sports betting platform in Q1, 2023, a report released by SportsHandle reveals. Fanatics Reaffirms Plans for Sports Betting Platform Debut As a part of a presentation […]
Sports
November 3, 2022
Fanatics Names Brandt Iden VP of Government Affairs
Fanatics, the US sports merchandise and e-commerce brand, strengthened its executive team by announcing a new appointment. The company revealed that it hired the services of the former Michigan state representative Brandt Iden. Brandt Iden Joins Fanatics Becoming a part of Fanatics, Iden is joining the company’s Betting & Gaming team where he will serve […]
Business
October 28, 2022
Fanatics Brings Orlando Ashford into CPO
Fanatics, a sports company that is making strong forays into the sports betting market, has appointed Orlando Ashford as its new chief people officer (CPO). The role has been created as part of Fanatics Holdings and it will put Ashford in a position where he will work closely with the business’ commerce, collectables, betting & […]
Industry
October 20, 2022
Fanatics Betting and Gaming Appointed Andrea Ellis as CFO
US sports merchandise and e-commerce brand Fanatics continued with its preparations to enter the sports betting and iGaming industry with the appointment of Andrea Ellis as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of its betting and gaming division. Bringing Financial Expertise On Board The appointment of Ellis as CFO of Fanatics Betting and Gaming comes less than […]
Sports
October 12, 2022
Fanatics CEO Is Ambitious about Betting Launch
Michael Rubin, the chief executive officer of Fanatics seems to be very ambitious about his company’s sports betting launch. He said he hopes to see Fanatics live in at least 15 states by the next NFL season. Rubin Is Ambitious about the Launch Rubin announced his plans to launch a sports betting business during the […]
Business
August 30, 2022
Fanatics Boss Confirms Sports Betting Coming Before Year’s End
Fanatics‘ long courtship of sports betting in the United States may finally be fleshing itself out, as company founder Michael Rubin confirmed the news during a podcast interview. Rubin appeared on FanDuel’s podcast The Volume with Colin Cowherd. Yes, Fanatics Will Accept Wagers in 2022 The fact that Rubin has been invited to share the […]