Gambling news and trends

DraftKings Isn’t Gambling on Its Innovation-Fueled Customer Acquisition Strategy
Earnings // May 03, 2024

When it comes to gambling, over a long enough time frame, the house always wins. And that appears to be the case with daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting company DraftKings, which on Friday (May 3) reported that its revenue had grown 53% year-over-year in the first...

FanDuel Picks NY Over London for Primary Listing
Stock Index // May 01, 2024

FanDuel is reportedly preparing to switch its public listing to the U.S. markets. Shareholders in Flutter Entertainment, FanDuel’s Ireland-based owner, have voted to move the online betting group’s listing from London to the New York Stock Exchange, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday (May 1). “We now anticipate that we will...

76% of Gamers Who Can’t Access Instant Payouts Would If They Could 
Real-Time Payments // April 24, 2024

Winning can provide an instant rush — and although 8 in 10 gamers prefer immediate access to their winnings, less than half of gamers now have access to instant payouts. That is one key takeaway from “Generation Instant: Gamers and Winnings,” a report PYMNTS Intelligence created...

Brands Use Mobile Data to Deepen Loyalty Connections With Customers
Loyalty & Rewards // April 10, 2024

Loyalty programs have long served as a cornerstone for businesses seeking to cultivate lasting relationships with their customers. With the ongoing evolution of mobile technology and advancements in payment innovations, these programs are poised to become even more effective in driving customer retention while enhancing...

Interviews & Exclusives
MGM Resorts Expands BetMGM Gaming Brand to 29 Markets, Boosts Digital Wallet

February 13, 2024
MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas’ largest casino operator, reported record full-year and Q4 net revenue for its operations in the city on Tuesday (Feb. 13), a milestone achievement coming on the heels of a cyberattack which has left the hotel and gaming company facing a $100 million loss.  On Sept. 12, PYMNTS wrote that MGM Resorts’ websites […]

Only Half of Gamers Have Access to the Instant Payouts That 8 in 10 Prefer

October 23, 2023
Out on the casino floor, moves occur in real time. Chips can be turned in for cash in hand immediately after winning them, and players can move from one game...

Instant Payouts Take Center Stage as Online Sports Betting Gains Popularity

May 12, 2023
The proliferation of riskier, long-shot betting strategies may mean gamblers are more eager to get their winnings — now. The Wall Street Journal reported this week (May 7) on the...

Trustly Powers Real-Time Bank Account Payouts for Sportsbook Player Winnings

February 07, 2023
The Super Bowl is synonymous with a surge in online sports betting. Last year, Americans wagered around $7.6 billion overall on the event, according to the American Gaming Association, with tens...

Quick Reads
UK Relaxes ‘Land-Based Gambling’ Rules as Online Betting Grows

May 16, 2024
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 16) that would allow for cashless payments on gaming machines in places like casinos, arcades and bingo halls, while introducing an age limit of 18 for these machines. The rules would allow establishments to […]

FanDuel Picks NY Over London for Primary Listing

May 01, 2024
FanDuel is reportedly preparing to switch its public listing to the U.S. markets. Shareholders in Flutter Entertainment, FanDuel’s Ireland-based owner, have voted to move the online betting group’s listing from London to the New...

DraftKings and MGM Find New Gaming Frontier in Brazil

April 03, 2024
Some of the sports betting world’s biggest players have reportedly turned their sights on Brazil. Companies such as DraftKings and MGM Resorts International are exploring entry into Latin America’s largest economy and its new, and regulated,...

Sportsbook Giants Launch Association to Promote Responsible Gambling

March 27, 2024
Seven of America’s largest sportsbook companies launched a trade group to combat problem gambling. The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), announced in a news release Wednesday (March 27), is aimed at promoting best practices...