Business
July 13, 2021
Amy Howe to Take Reins from Matt King as FanDuel Interim Executive
Amy Howe is taking over FanDuel Group’s interim executive operations in light of Matt King’s decision to leave the company and the gambling sector. Flutter Taps Amy Howe to Smooth Executive Transition Flutter Entertainment has picked Amy Howe as FanDuel Group’s interim chief executive as the company continues to look for a full-time successor. The move comes […]
Industry
July 12, 2021
Flutter to Delay FanDuel Split As the Sportsbook Takes Control Of the Market
This past March, it looked like FanDuel was going to follow in DraftKings’ footsteps and seek a spot on a public stock market. Owned by Flutter Entertainment, which has its hands in sports gambling and iGaming operations around the globe, being traded publicly would certainly give FanDuel a lot of support for future growth. However, […]
Sports
July 8, 2021
FanDuel Signs Mohegan Sun as Connecticut Partner ahead of Market Launch
Mohegan Sun in Connecticut is the market partner for FanDuel in Connecticut as the state prepares to launch sports betting. FanDuel Shapes Connecticut Entry Strategy with Mohegan FanDuel Group continues to vie for market share in the highly competitive and still developing US sports gambling market. Facing competition from BetMGM and DraftKings, and not least […]
Business
July 2, 2021
DraftKings, FanDuel Continue Connecticut Operations via Provisional Licenses
After Connecticut expanded gambling via a new bill which came into effect on Thursday this week, concerns were raised about how FanDuel and DraftKings may continue their fantasy sports operations. The Department of Consumer Protection issued provisional licenses for the two operators as well as the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, allowing them to continue operating in […]
Business
June 23, 2021
Scientific Games and FanDuel Go Live in Tennessee and Michigan
A long-standing partnership between gaming technology provider Scientific Games and daily fantasy and sportsbook brand FanDuel grows to include launches of SG’s sports betting technology into two new states, Tennessee and Michigan. ‘Maximize Player Engagement’ Scientific Games and FanDuel launched the OpenSports technology platform in Tennessee and Michigan to expand SG’s presence via this partnership […]
Sports
June 14, 2021
Illinois Posts April Handle Down 15.2% Month-over-Month
Following a busy two months for the state of Illinois, April numbers fell from March by around 15.2% of the sports betting handle as the college betting craze has subsided a little. Sports Betting Handle Goes Down in April Even though it took a while, Illinois has finally produced the April sports betting results, which […]
Business
May 25, 2021
FanDuel Became Associated Press’ Exclusive Odds Provider
Daily fantasy sport (DFS) and sportsbook operator FanDuel announced an agreement with nonprofit news agency Associated Press (AP) to become AP’s exclusive odds provider across its global sports report. FanDuel Odds Featuring in AP’s Sport Reports The multi-year deal provides for FanDuel Sportsbook odds to appear in daily sports odds fixtures, games previews and other […]
Industry
May 19, 2021
FanDuel to Invest $15 Million in Atlanta, Georgia
FanDuel, a leading American gambling company, has announced that it will invest $15 million and more in an Atlanta office and hire +900 people. FanDuel to Spend $15 Million on Offices in Atlanta FanDuel, a giant in the gambling industry, has said that it plans to invest at least $15 million in a new Atlanta […]
Business
May 12, 2021
FanDuel’s CEO Matt King Announces Plans to Leave the Company
FanDuel’s CEO, Matt King announced that he will be resigning from his position. The announcement comes while FanDuel’s owner, Flutter Entertainment, is assessing the possibility of listing a “small stake” of the company in the US. Matt King to Leave FanDuel Flutter Entertainment announced today that Matt King, FanDuel’s CEO, will be resigning from his […]
Business
May 5, 2021
FanDuel Gets Closer to Launching Fantasy Sports Gambling in Louisiana
A total of 55 parishes in Louisiana support sports wagering. While FanDuel is currently collaborating with the local authorities about the launch of its product, it is up to the lawmakers to give the green light. If Louisiana’s legislature approves the activity, it may be launched just in time for the start of the football […]