Writer: Conor Murphy--Special to CDC Gaming Reports
Florida: Ex-nightclub owner sentenced to 71 months for charges including illegal sports gambling
Former Florida nightclub owner Dion De Cesare has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for running an illegal sports gambling... more
Illinois Gaming Board heralds record year at final meeting of 2023
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) completed its final meeting of 2023, concluding a significant year in the state’s gaming industry.... more
Flutter Entertainment confirms date of NYSE listing
FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment plans to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by January 29, 2024. The company, which... more
Florida: Local residents seek crackdown on illegal gambling establishments in Havana
In Havana, Florida, residents have raised concerns about the proliferation of internet cafes that, according to the Florida Gaming Control... more
Hard Rock CEO compares Florida and New York gambling markets on CNBC
In an interview with CNBC’s Last Call, Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen spoke about Hard Rock’s recent relaunch of online sports betting in Florida,... more
North Carolina removes naming rights restrictions as sports betting application window opens
The North Carolina Lottery Commission sports betting committee has approved rule changes to allow legal sports betting operators to apply... more
“We invented the parlay product in Australia and perfected it in the UK,” Flutter CEO reflects
CEO of Flutter Entertainment, Peter Jackson, has reflected on how FanDuel earned its market share in the US, how it intends to compete with... more
Mojo Sportsbook Exchange shifts focus to fantasy sports, lays off 20% of workforce
Mojo Sportsbook, financially backed by Alex Rodriguez, has significantly changed its business strategy to shift to the Daily Fantasy Sports... more
888 Holdings rejected $890 million takeover bid from Playtech
According to a report released by the Sunday Times, 888 Holdings rejected a £700 million (approximately $890 million) bid from software... more
Fanatics Betting and Gaming becomes Connecticut Lottery’s sports betting partner
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) has selected Fanatics Betting and Gaming as its new sports betting partner. Under this agreement,... more
