Betting

Trustly Brings Pay by Bank to Hard Rock’s Sports Betting Platform
Trustly Brings Pay by Bank to Hard Rock’s Sports Betting Platform
March 19, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Pay-by-bank provider Trustly has launched a partnership with Hard Rock Digital. The collaboration, announced in a Wednesday (March 19) news release, will see Trustly provide pay-by-bank services to Hard Rock...

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Are Cryptocurrency Payments in the Cards for DraftKings?
Are Cryptocurrency Payments in the Cards for DraftKings?
February 14, 2025  |  Earnings

At the end of DraftKings’ fourth-quarter earnings call Friday (Feb. 14), Co-founder and CEO Jason Robins was asked whether the company would ever accept cryptocurrency...

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iGaming’s Payment Evolution Has Strong Odds to Catch Consumer Loyalty
iGaming’s Payment Evolution Has Strong Odds to Catch Consumer Loyalty
February 07, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

As sportsbooks and online gaming platforms compete for player loyalty in an increasingly saturated market, the entire sector is getting a makeover. And payments, once...

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DraftKings Slides on Forecast, Debuts Gaming Tax Surcharge
DraftKings Slides on Forecast, Debuts Gaming Tax Surcharge
August 02, 2024  |  Earnings

The sports gaming industry is at a crossroads, with technological innovation, regulatory changes, and consumer habits all combining to drive rapid evolution. And all three...

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UK Relaxes ‘Land-Based Gambling’ Rules as Online Betting Grows
UK Relaxes ‘Land-Based Gambling’ Rules as Online Betting Grows
May 16, 2024  |  Regulation

The British government is loosening its rules for brick-and-mortar betting businesses as online gambling grows. The U.K.’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport issued a report Thursday (May...

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DraftKings Looks to Hit Jackpot With Lottery Acquisition, Digital Innovation
DraftKings Looks to Hit Jackpot With Lottery Acquisition, Digital Innovation
February 16, 2024  |  Earnings

For many sports betting companies, the Super Bowl is, well, their Super Bowl. But daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting company DraftKings is more...

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Nearly 1 in 5 Players Would Delete a Betting App if Preferred Payment Type Were Lacking
Nearly 1 in 5 Players Would Delete a Betting App if Preferred Payment Type Were...
January 18, 2024  |  Faster Payments

The online gambling industry has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, fueled in part by the pandemic-induced closure of physical casinos. As a result, more...

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Las Vegas Casinos Rake in $8.3 Billion and Lean Into High Rollers
Las Vegas Casinos Rake in $8.3 Billion and Lean Into High Rollers
May 29, 2023  |  Business

Las Vegas casinos are focusing on upscale gamblers — and making a record amount of revenue. The amount of gambling revenue brought in by casinos...

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Yahoo Bets on Wagr to Boost Its Gaming Offerings
Yahoo Bets on Wagr to Boost Its Gaming Offerings
April 25, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Yahoo has acquired peer-to-peer sports betting app Wagr to expand its sports fantasy platform. The deal, announced Tuesday (April 25), makes Nashville-based Wagr — the...

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