Edward Gaming's triumphant return, Dan 'apEX' Madesclaire's leadership, Ibai Llanos' new club, and Evan 'M0nkey M00n' Rogez's dominance highlight the year's esports milestones.
Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale, the 70-year-old owner of Gallery Furniture, has lost $11.4 million in sports bets over just ten weeks. His bad run started in November with a $3.3 million loss on the Houston Astros.
New York state has officially launched online sports betting, with major operators like Caesars and DraftKings approved to operate. The move is expected to generate significant tax revenue for the state.
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) forecasts a significant rise in gambling revenue, with online betting set to dominate. Land-based gambling, however, is expected to remain below 2019 levels.
Ariel, a poker player, is improving her game by using statistical analysis and a solver. Her coach is introducing a new strategy called 'slowplay' to help her improve her game.
FanDuel, part of Flutter Entertainment, and Grupo Globo have partnered to introduce a new daily fantasy sports platform, Cartola Express, in Brazil. The initiative aims to expand the existing Cartola FC brand, which has a significant presence in the Brazilian fantasy sports market.
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, has invested $4 million in Wagr, a new betting app that combines social media with sports betting. The app aims to make betting fun and accessible by allowing users to bet with friends and record their betting history.
Jiahan Yu, a DraftKings shareholder, has filed a lawsuit against company executives, including CEO Jason Robins and SBTech founder Shalom Mackenzie, alleging malfeasance and insider trading. The lawsuit focuses on illegal dealings in Asia and reaffirms earlier findings by Hindenburg Research.
New Jersey has become the first state to legalize esports betting, with specific restrictions. The new law, signed in June 2021, allows online casinos to accept wagers on esports competitions. However, initial limits cap bets at $100 with a maximum payout of $500.