Jake Pollard

Jake Pollard is an experienced journalist and editor who has covered the online gaming and betting industry for many years. He has written for the leading media outlets as well as operators and suppliers in the igaming space. His current areas of focus are wide-ranging and include regulatory developments in the US, emerging markets in South America and how European countries are adapting to a decade of igaming regulation.

Jake Pollard January 21, 2021

Barstool takes lion’s share in record betting PA haul

Pennsylvania set a new record for betting handle in December but the standout figure from the last month of 2020…
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Jake Pollard January 20, 2021

DraftKings’ Bleacher Report Super Bowl LV tie-up

DraftKings and Bleacher Report have announced a tie-up to capitalize on Super Bowl LV in run up to NFL decider.
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Jake Pollard January 19, 2021

Georgia Bill paves way for mobile betting

Efforts by House Representative Ron Stephens and a pro-sports teams alliance could lead to regulation of mobile betting in one…
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Jake Pollard January 18, 2021

FuboTV acquires Vigtory; TheScore losses deepen

Sports streaming and publishing groups hope combination of content and betting will create magic formula.
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Jake Pollard January 15, 2021

More record revenues in December for NJ operators

December was another record month for New Jersey’s online gaming and betting industry, as sports betting customers wagered just shy…
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Jake Pollard January 14, 2021

BetMGM and SimpleBet make moves in D.C.

BetMGM and SimpleBet each hope partnerships will help them grow in D.C. as BetRivers signs up ex-NFLer Jerome Bettis as…
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Jake Pollard January 13, 2021

Michigan set for ‘imminent’ launch

Regulated igaming is expected to go live shortly in Michigan Online gaming and betting, according to gaming board officials.
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Jake Pollard January 12, 2021

Iowa ends 2020 with record revenues

Iowa’s sportsbooks performed strongly in December and with in-person registration requirements now removed, the industry’s strong volumes should continue.
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Jake Pollard January 11, 2021

Which version of sports betting will we get in New York?

Governor Cuomo says tax revenues are driving him to push for a betting monopoly model, but there is no certainty…
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Jake Pollard January 8, 2021

Puerto Rico to regulate sports betting – without remote

Puerto Ricans can look forward to regulated sports-betting but will not benefit from remote registration features.
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