Media Update, page-272

Plenty of news flow coming from the US. Here's some positive snippets for anyone interested.

An Overview: Colorado's Expansion into Legalized Sports Wagering
November 10, 2020
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/an-overview-colorado-s-expansion-into-65612/
It is expected that the Colorado marketplace will continue to grow because of Colorado’s generous mobile/online wagering platform, remote registration and low tax rates. During the monthof September, over 98% of wagers were placed through mobile wagering platforms.

Commercial partnerships have also been struck between professional teams, collegiate teams and sportsbooks. The Denver Broncos have partnered with three sportsbooks – FanDuel, Betfred and BetMGM; the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Mammoth (all owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment) have partnered with PointsBet; and the University of Colorado has also partnered with PointsBet.

The Division of Gaming reported that Coloradans wagered approximately $25.6 million in May 2020, $38.1 million in June 2020, $59.1 million in July 2020, $128.6 million in August 2020, and $207.6 million in September 2020.


Midseason NFL betting report: Prime time 'dogs and overs shining
November 10, 2020
https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/30292900/prime-dogs-overs-shining-bettors-fading-strong-start
Sportsbook operator PointsBet said its hold percentage (the amount the book keeps from the amount wagered) has exceeded expectations through nine weeks.

"A big factor there has been the consistent run of bad performances from the favorites in prime time matchups," PointsBet communications director Patrick Eichner told ESPN. "Our biggest handle events are always going to be the marquee, standalone night games, and favorites have been crushed against the spread there thus far. It's also worth noting that those games are often the final leg of a parlay, with bettors usually needing the favorite to cover."

Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – November 2-8
Published 5 hours ago on November 11, 2020 By Niji Narayan
https://europeangaming.eu/portal/latest-news/2020/11/11/81265/gaming-americas-weekly-roundup-november-2-8/

Sportsbook operator PointsBet was recently honoured by eGaming Review (EGR) as the top sports betting operator, most socially responsible operator and US rising star, at the EGR North America Awards 2020.