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Mike Golic and Mike Golic Jr. are joining FanDuel Sports Network

Mike Golic, Mike Golic Jr. set to launch new show on FanDuel Sports Network

The father-son duo will reunite with Norby Williamson.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 24, 2025 0
Aaron Judge Yankees torpedo bats

DraftKings offering ‘torpedo bats’ home run odds

The torpedo bats that are all the rage in Major League Baseball are now getting special recognition from DraftKings in home run props.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 1, 2025 0
FanDuel, DraftKings logos

Sports betting competitors try to find their place in a DraftKings-FanDuel world

What does the rest of the sports betting industry have to say about a DraftKings FanDuel duopoly and their dominance in the marketplace?

By Andrew Cohen OnMar 19, 2025 0
Credit: Penn Entertainment

ESPN

Five reasons why ESPN Bet never had a chance

FanDuel, DraftKings logos

Senators call for investigation into DraftKings, FanDuel

A pair of bipartisan senators are calling for an investigation into the two dominant sports betting outlets, DraftKings and FanDuel.

By Matt Yoder OnDec 7, 2024 0
Tony Hinchcliffe at Trump Rally/screengrab YouTube

DraftKings reportedly evaluating ties with Tony Hinchcliffe following racist remarks at Trump rally

Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage."

By Jessica Kleinschmidt OnOct 29, 2024 0
Taylor Mathis with $Taylor chart

Sports betting influencer Taylor Mathis locks X account after wild crypto controversy

"I know what pump and dump is and that literally can't happen."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 25, 2024 0
Shaq ahead of the 2022 NBA Finals.

Shaq adds DraftKings to his long list of endorsements

"Some people call me Shaq, but you can call me Mr. DraftKings."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 16, 2024 0
TBS' broadcast of Game 5 of the ALDS between the Tigers and Guardians featured a random commercial break in the middle of an inning. Photo Credit: DraftKings/TBS

Tigers-Guardians Game 5 featured random, mid-inning commercial break

"Oh, wow. Brayan Rocchio timed his..." "...Bonus bets instantly."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 12, 2024 1
Kevin Hart roasts LeBron James in a DraftKings commercial.

LeBron James’ DraftKings partnership has its first TV ad, with Kevin Hart mocking his ‘NFL offer’ and age

"How are you going to celebrate a win, give everybody butterscotch candy?"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 19, 2024 1
Draftkings Sportsbook at the WM Phoenix Open

DraftKings backtracks after FanDuel doesn’t implement gaming tax surcharge

Hours after FanDuel decided against a gaming tax surcharge, DraftKings did the same.

By Reice Shipley OnAug 14, 2024 1
DraftKings is reportedly considering selling VSiN back to Brent Musburger.

DraftKings officially sells VSiN back to Musburger Media

VSiN is no longer under the DraftKings umbrella.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 22, 2024 0
Apr 7, 2024; Cleveland, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) controls the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) in the first quarter in the finals of the Final Four of the womens 2024 NCAA Tournament at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports women's college basketball

South Carolina vs. Iowa national championship was the most bet women’s college basketball game

"The betting handle just follows wherever [Clark] goes."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 10, 2024 1
NBA League Pass

NBA League Pass adds in-app betting

You can now bet on live games while watching on NBA League Pass.

By Joe Lucia OnMar 19, 2024 0
Mar 10, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) looks on during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Despite record interest, sportsbooks offer few options for NCAA Women’s Tournament

Women's college basketball is more popular than ever. Why are its betting lines so hard to find?

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 19, 2024 4
DraftKings and Jackpocket.

DraftKings

DraftKings buys lottery app Jackpocket for $750 million

ESPN BET

ESPN Bet acquires WynnBet’s mobile sports gambling license in New York

Penn Entertainment, which owns and operates ESPN Bet, has purchased WynnBet's mobile sports gambling license in New York for $25 million.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 14, 2024 0

Barstool Sports announces DraftKings deal literally right after Super Bowl

"We're back to our roots."

By Sean Keeley OnFeb 12, 2024 0
Fanatics sportsbook

Ex-DraftKings executive accused of year-long plot to steal company secrets for Fanatics

The explosive lawsuit accuses a former DraftKings employee of a year-long plot to steal company secrets for Fanatics.

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 6, 2024 1
Dave Portnoy Barstool Sports Radio

Dave Portnoy vows to ‘run the show’ at Barstool after Erika Ayers Badan departure

Barstool founder Dave Portnoy said he has no plans to hire a new CEO after the departure of longtime exec Erika Ayers Badan.

By Mark J. Burns OnFeb 1, 2024 1
LeBron James DraftKings

LeBron James announces endorsement deal with DraftKings

"Football season just got A LOT more fun."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 31, 2024 0

Gambling

Has sports betting led to an increase in NFL ratings?

Ryan Cristman, 35, of Ferndale is suing DraftKings, an online sports betting operator, and seeking class action status claiming they are cheating gamblers out of their winnings. Cristman, who is photographed at home on Friday, June 4, 2021; says that he made a bet in February against the Bruins and after making a screen shot of the winnings, DraftKings informed him that he did not win.

Details emerge in ongoing DraftKings hacking case

A new update surfaced Monday in the ongoing criminal case against two individuals accused of hacking and selling information on DraftKings.

By Chris Novak OnJan 30, 2024 1
DraftKings

Former Amazon VP Marie Donoghue joins DraftKings

Former Amazon executive Marie Donoghue, who played a crucial role for Amazon's Thursday Night Football, is joining DraftKings.

By Chris Novak OnJan 26, 2024 0
Barstool Sports DraftKings

Barstool Sports reportedly nearing DraftKings deal

The deal reportedly can't be finalized until after the Super Bowl.

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 24, 2024 0

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