Virtual Sports News

ESPN Bet Wants 20% of the US Betting Market

ESPN Bet – Disney’s foray into the online gambling scene – is now live in almost twenty states. It launched last week to a relatively positive reception, soaking up around 2% of the US sports betting market. However, that number has been secured by ESPN Bet’s absorption of the Barstool Sportsbook, which has taken on […]

New York Just Hit a Massive Sports Betting Milestone

Recently, a new sports wagering report was published by the New York Gaming Commission, revealing that the state just hit a monumental milestone. In a single month, New York handled over $2 billion in mobile sports bets, setting a new record for the entire country – and much of the world. This marked a massive […]

Thunderpick’s ‘World Championship 2023’ Won by FaZe Clan

In the perfect coming together of closely aligned industries, FaZe Clan won a betting site-backed esports event – the Thunderpick World Championship 2023. It’s a tournament that boasts a hefty prize pool worth some $500,000, and what makes that more unique is that it’s raised in bitcoin as opposed to fiat currency. It’s the most […]

FanDuel’s CEO Has Choice Words For Disney, Fanatics Betting Prospects

With the impressive and constant rise of sports betting markets across the United States, FanDuel’s CEO has levelled some sharp words against the firm’s competitors. For the longest time, FanDuel has been competing for the top spot in the United States, and for the most part, it has done a solid job at getting there. […]

Virtex Builds Virtual Arenas For League of Legends World Championship

Virtex has continued to innovate in the virtual entertainment space, constructing a bespoke arena for the League of Legends World Championship. It was constructed hand-in-hand with the MAD Lions, and it offers fans of the organisation a unique, digital experience. Through an immersive VR-powered setting, fans of the MAD Lions can tune into the action […]

Inspired Entertainment to Create NBA-Themed Virtual Sports Games

It was recently revealed that Inspired Entertainment has partnered with the NBA, to create a string of virtual sports betting games themed around the basketball league. Inspired, which is an industry-spearheading provider of gaming technology, content, and services has secured exclusive rights to develop a suite of games based on the NBA. It looks to […]

ZED RUN Is Launching An All-New Global Wagering Channel

ZED RUN was revealed back in 2020, and since then, it has grown to become one of the most popular blockchain-based virtual betting products on the market. It’s all themed around horse racing, and with an ecosystem worth a quarter of a billion dollars, it is already one of the most valuable games in the […]

New Report Outlines Massive Growth For Online Gambling

Recently, a new report from Transparency Market Research has surfaced, predicting immense growth for the online gambling business over the next ten years. There’s a lot to come from the ‘iGaming’ industry over the next ten years or so, and TMR has put together a fresh report to offer critical insights into that growth. There […]

Fanatics Plans to Launch Virtual Casino In The Next Three Months

Months ago, we reported on the news that Fanatics was making a massive push in the United States to become the top betting operator in the nation. It seems that the firm is still intent on securing that crown, snatching it away from the likes of DraftKings, as intentions have surfaced for the company to […]

US Casinos Report Their Best July Period In History, Making $5.4 Billion

It was a phenomenal month for US-based casinos throughout July, as it was recently reported that it was a record-breaking month for betting establishments across the country. In a jaw-dropping revelation, it was revealed that during July 2023, casinos across America pulled in more than $5.4 billion in winnings, putting them on target to have […]