Grant Leonard
Grant Leonard
Grant is a former junior B ice hockey player, and a current believer that the Washington Capitals’ aging core still has another Cup run left in the tank. Grant’s owned and operated his own marketing agency since shortly after graduating from Virginia Tech in 2014. He pursued the profession because he figured it’d be a great way to get paid to do something he loves to do, write. After years of hammering puck lines and leading his fantasy football league as Commissioner, Grant started writing about sports betting and the casino gaming industry in 2021 and hasn’t looked back.
Sport to bet on: NHL
Sports movie: Miracle
Sports snack: Chips & Hummus
Covers feature: Expert Picks & Predictions
Is DraftKings About to Acquire Simplebet?
The sum of the deal for the microbetting technology provider is rumored to be anywhere between $120 million and $170 million.
NorthStar Reports Record Handle in Q1 Results
The Canadian sportsbook and iGaming operator started the year off hot, drawing $218 million in wagers in the quarter ending March 31.
Circa’s NFL Handicapping Contests Reach New Levels for 2024 Season
Circa raises the stakes with $16 million in guaranteed prize money for Circa Survivor, Circa Million NFL contests.
Pennsylvania Sports Betting Takes Lowest Handle of 2024 in April
April’s wagering activity still exceeded April 2023’s total handle, and in both retail and online sports betting in Pennsylvania.
FanDuel Generates Substantial Increases in 1st Month as D.C. Sports Betting’s Main Option
FanDuel's first 30 days in the District "have not only met, but exceeded expectations," D.C. Lottery executive director says.
Connecticut Sportsbooks Bag Lowest Handle of 2024 in April
April’s $156.8 million in wagers is still an over 20% year-over-year increase from the $126.6 million handle booked in April 2023.
Former NHL Player Aaron Ward Details the Depths of His Gambling Addiction
Ward had been betting for a while, and as his hockey career progressed, so did his unit sizes. He wagered $5 to $20 at a time while in college, then $50 or $100 when he hit the minors.
MLB Will Investigate Former Angels Player Linked To Ohtani’s Interpreter
Any player connected to any betting on baseball games could face up to a lifetime ban from the league if found guilty of doing so.
Caesars Sportsbook Accepts First Wager in Nebraska
The company’s first property in the Cornhusker State opened at Harrah’s Columbus Nebraska Racing and Casino.
Wheel Of Fortune’s 8000th Episode to Feature Jackpot Sponsored By BetMGM
BetMGM will sponsor a Nightly Progressive Jackpot that will be added to whatever a contestant wins if they solve the show’s Bonus Puzzle.
Sportradar’s Betting Business Accounts For 82 Percent of Revenue in Q1 2024
The €266 Million in first-quarter revenue increased 28% year-over-year, reaching a new high mark for Q1 revenue for the company.
Netflix to Air NFL Christmas Day Games for Next Three Years
By partnering with one of the most recognizable brands in modern history, the NFL will garner further international distribution to a massive audience, attracting new fans of younger and more diverse demographics.
FanDuel ‘Off To A Flying Start’ In First Quarter Of Flutter’s NYSE Listing
FanDuel maintains the top spot in the US legal sports betting market with a 52% share of net gaming revenue (NGR) as well as topping the iGaming market with a record GGR share of 27% in Q1 2024.
New CFTC Proposal Attempts to Ban Political Wagering
Democratic Commissioner Kristin Johnson cited the need to preserve the integrity of the US’s electoral Democratic processes as a key force driving the new proposal
Iowa Sportsbooks Collect Lowest Handle of 2024 in April
Iowa’s sports betting operators cashed a total of $16.6 million in net receipts, good for a 7.9% win percentage (hold). Unlike the other metrics, operator revenue was not actually the lowest in 2024.
Indiana Sports Betting Posts Yearly Gains While Basketball Betting Dominates
The Indiana Gaming Commission reported over $500 million in wagers for March, which topped February’s $408.6 million by nearly $100 million.
FanDuel Surpasses Expectations For DC Sports Betting Launch
A spokesperson from the District’s Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) told Covers that FanDuel’s initial launch as the go-to online sports betting platform in the nation’s capital “has not just met but surpassed expectations.”
DraftKings Nabs Oddsmaker Provider Sports IQ
Company uses advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to build proprietary odds for the U.S. sports betting industry.
Wynn Reports Record Adjusted Property Earnings in Q1 2024
Overall, Wynn booked $1.86 billion in operating revenues for the first quarter, a nice increase of $439.2 million from Q1 2023’s $1.42 billion.
New Jersey Launch Marks 20 States for Fanatics Sportsbook
Fanatics' online sports betting site is now available to roughly 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S.