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DraftKings Sportsbook Announces Launch Date, Oregon Sports Betting Takeover

DraftKings Oregon is almost ready to make its long-anticipated debut, replacing the OR Lottery's Scoreboard app.

Posted on: January 12, 2022 | | Derek Helling

PlayUSA Rewind: Majority of Louisiana Casinos Apply For Sports Betting Licenses

In the latest US gambling news, 13 of the 20 casinos in Louisiana have applied for sports betting licenses, plus Bo Jackson eyes IL casino.

Posted on: October 13, 2021 | | Nicholaus Garcia

What Have People In Popular Betting States Wagered On During The Pandemic?

With major sports sidelined due to the pandemic, sports betting has still found a way to attract plenty of action. But what could bettors be wagering on?

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | | Grant Lucas

PlayUSA Rewind: CO Sports Betting’s May Revenue Reflects Impressive First Month

The latest US gambling news includes Colorado reporting strong numbers in its first month of sports betting, Illinois online wagering and Las Vegas casinos.

Posted on: June 10, 2020 | | Grant Lucas

PlayUSA Rewind: Esports Betting Gets Green Light In Nevada

The latest US gambling news includes esports betting in Nevada, shedding light on SBTech's contract with Oregon Lottery, and NFL Draft betting.

Posted on: April 1, 2020 | | Grant Lucas

Oregon Is The Only State Losing Money On Sports Betting. But Why?

Mere months after launching Oregon's lone online sports betting app, the Oregon Lottery is already on pace to lose more than $5 million in the first fiscal year.

Posted on: March 10, 2020 | | Grant Lucas

The West Is Next: Oregon Online Sports Betting Goes Live

After months of speculation, online sports betting is now live in Oregon. The launch comes shortly after retail betting began in the state.

Posted on: October 16, 2019 | | 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: September 3, 2019 | | Grant Lucas

The First Sportsook On The West Coast Goes Live In Oregon Next Week

Legalized sports betting has reached the West Coast. Chinook Winds Casino Resort, located in Lincoln City on the Oregon coast launches on Aug. 27.

Posted on: August 20, 2019 | | Grant Lucas

An Oregon Casino Could Be The First To Offer A Legal Sportsbook In The State

The Oregon Lottery appears to have competition in the world of legalized sports betting. And it has yet to even launch. According to a representative with Chinook Winds Casino Resort, the tribal-owned property will add sports wagering “soon.” It is the first such casino in Oregon to seemingly make headway toward integrating legalized wagering. A majority of tribal […]

Posted on: August 15, 2019 | | Grant Lucas