Revenue vs Handle: How Should Gambling Industry Report?

Revenue vs Handle: How Should Gambling Industry Report?

The latest New Jersey sports betting revenue report contained some very big numbers. Sports betting hit nearly $1 billion in handle, and because it’s the December report, it also includes the big year-end numbers. That said, the framing of these numbers didn’t go unnoticed on Twitter and opened up a discussion on the reporting of…

Sheldon Adelson Death Leaves Behind A Complicated Legacy

Sheldon Adelson Death Leaves Behind A Complicated Legacy

The passing of Sheldon Adelson is reverberating around the globe. One of the most polarizing political figures in recent memory, Adelson is both revered and reviled. Within his own highly competitive industry it was more of the latter, and amongst online gambling advocates, the casino magnate was bête noire. Over the years, I’ve personally devoted…

The Barstool Fund’s Success Hints At The Company’s Sports Betting Potential

The Barstool Fund’s Success Hints At The Company’s Sports Betting Potential

The gambling industry is still in the get-to-know-you phase of its relationship with Barstool Sports, and it should pay close attention to the Barstool Fund, which is the industry’s first look at what the company can do when it puts its collective to mind to something.

Barstool Sports Is Confounding The Gambling Industry (And That’s OK)

Barstool Sports Is Confounding The Gambling Industry (And That’s OK)

To borrow a phrase from Barstool founder Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports is wrapping the gambling industry’s collective brain in a pretzel. From the moment Penn National Gaming announced it was acquiring Barstool Sports, the controversial company has dominated the US sports betting conversation.

Kambi CEO: US Sports Betting Is Just Getting Started

Kambi CEO: US Sports Betting Is Just Getting Started

When people think of US sports betting, they think of companies like DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and the myriad of other forward-facing brands that comprise the US’s retail and online sportsbooks. What gets overlooked are the suppliers and B2B companies that power those sportsbooks. These are the engines that make the sports betting racecar run.  One…

Is Esports Betting Finally Gaining A Foothold In The US?

Is Esports Betting Finally Gaining A Foothold In The US?

Over the past five years, few products have been hyped to the level of esports betting. Every conference delves into the topic, and esports betting is continuously brought up as an emerging or future vertical whenever sports betting is discussed. While popular in other parts of the world, in the US, esports betting is the…

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