Grant Lucas, Author at Play USA

Joy To The World: Governor Signs Bill To Legalize Michigan Sports Betting, Online Gaming

After months and months of starts and stops, a bill that legalizes Michigan sports betting, online casinos, online poker and DFS has been signed.

Posted on: June 8, 2022 | Grant Lucas

DraftKings Merges With SBTech, Will Become Publicly Traded Company

The mammoth merger between DraftKings and sports betting technology provider SBTech has become official. DraftKings will have a market cap of $3.3 billion.

Posted on: June 8, 2022 | Grant Lucas

DraftKings Teams With NFL’s Larry Fitzgerald For DFS Contest Fundraiser

Benefitting his Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund, Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals s with DraftKings for an October DFS "Pink 'Em" contest.

Posted on: June 8, 2022 | Grant Lucas

PlayUSA Rewind: An Offshore Gambling Ring Bust, Plus Plans For Streaming NHL Games

The latest US gambling news includes IMG Arena streaming NHL games, illegal gambling by Brian Urlacher's brother, and WA betting potentially facing a day in court.

Posted on: June 8, 2022 | Grant Lucas

By Adjusting Approaches And Expectations, Colorado Sportsbooks Begin To Thrive

Even during a pandemic, sports betting operators in Colorado have not been swayed away from opening locations — and they're beginning to flourish.

Posted on: June 7, 2022 | Grant Lucas

PlayUSA Rewind: Caesars Agrees To Massive Takeover Of William Hill

The latest US gambling news includes Caesars acquiring William Hill, 5Dimes reaching a settlement and Nevada pushing post-PASPA handle to $25 billion.

Posted on: June 5, 2022 | Grant Lucas

Michigan Online Gambling Scores Its First Partnerships. Who Will Follow?

PointsBet and The Stars Group gained market access to Michigan. With ample online gambling opportunities, they won't be the only two for long.

Posted on: March 25, 2022 | Grant Lucas

Rocky Mountain Hi: DraftKings Introduces Temporary Retail Sportsbook In Colorado

DraftKings Sportsbook added a retail location to complement its online sportsbook in Colorado, proving it can quickly expand its sports betting power.

Posted on: March 7, 2022 | Grant Lucas

Oregon Online Sportsbook Won’t Go Live Until The Fall

The Oregon Lottery has indicated its online sportsbook won't start on their initial target date. But it will introduce an online betting service, Scoreboard.

Posted on: March 7, 2022 | Grant Lucas

Legal Online Gambling Seen In A New Light In Aftermath Of Shutdowns

Two years after the fall of PASPA, and amid the coronavirus pandemic, the value of legalized online gambling in the US becomes more apparent.

Posted on: December 21, 2021 | Grant Lucas

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Posts by Grant Lucas:

Joy To The World: Governor Signs Bill To Legalize Michigan Sports Betting, Online Gaming

DraftKings Merges With SBTech, Will Become Publicly Traded Company

DraftKings Teams With NFL’s Larry Fitzgerald For DFS Contest Fundraiser

PlayUSA Rewind: An Offshore Gambling Ring Bust, Plus Plans For Streaming NHL Games

By Adjusting Approaches And Expectations, Colorado Sportsbooks Begin To Thrive

PlayUSA Rewind: Caesars Agrees To Massive Takeover Of William Hill

Michigan Online Gambling Scores Its First Partnerships. Who Will Follow?

Rocky Mountain Hi: DraftKings Introduces Temporary Retail Sportsbook In Colorado

Oregon Online Sportsbook Won’t Go Live Until The Fall

Legal Online Gambling Seen In A New Light In Aftermath Of Shutdowns

Minnesota Senate Committee Unwilling to Consider Even a Study of Gambling Expansion

Wynn Drops Out of Bidding for New York Casino License

Missouri Residents Will Wait Until December for Online Sports Betting

iGaming’s ‘Big Three’ States Exceed $200 Million Monthly Revenue For The First Time

The 2024 Election And What It Could Mean For The US Gaming Landscape

Macau’s Digital Currency Will Provide Lessons For US Online Casinos

Pennsylvania Players Recieve Early Holiday Present With Hollywood Casino App Launch

Horseshoe Online Casino Launches in New Jersey, Making 30 Operators in the Market

MONOPOLY Casino Replaces Virgin In New Jersey As Bally’s Seeks Niche For Secondary Brand