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
NBA Discussing Changes to Betting Menus with Sportsbook Partners
BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel all have commercial contracts with the NBA that influence the league on what types of wagers are offered.
Illinois Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Block Dave & Buster’s From Allowing Bets on Arcade Games
Rep. Daniel Didech (D-Buffalo Grove) assembled strong support within the Illinois House of Representatives with 27 of his congressional colleagues co-sponsoring the bill.
Rush Street Interactive Reports Record Revenue, EBITDA in Q1 2024
Company grows iCasino, online sports betting businesses by over 35% year-over-year.
Virginia Sports Betting Books 3rd-Largest Monthly Handle in March
Virginians wagered over $635 million, which was a 24.2% jump from March 2023 and a $90 million increase from February’s handle.
Rivalry Reports Massive Gains in Handle, Revenue in 2023
iGaming operator's betting handle came in at $423.2 million for the full year, up 82% year-over-year. Gross gaming revenue spiked 34% to $35.7 million.
Changes at Entain a 'Breath of Fresh Air' for MGM Resorts CEO
The operator recorded $4.4 billion in consolidated net revenues for the first quarter, marking a 13% increase from Q1 2023.
NorthStar Exceeds $1 Billion In Total Wagers
The company enjoyed sizable gains in its gross margin figures. Gross margin skyrocketed 492% year-over-year from $1.2 million in 2022 to $7.1 million in 2023, representing 36% of revenue compared to 21% of revenue in 2022.
Dave & Buster’s to Allow Betting on Arcade Games Through App
The technology is expected to be available for Dave & Buster’s customers nationwide in the coming months.
Micro-Betting Platform nVenue Appoints Global Gaming Vet to President, COO
nVenue provides betting partners and media with in-game predictive content and micro-betting markets.
Football Hall-Of-Famer Bruce Smith Bringing $1.4 Billion Gaming Resort To Virginia
The joint venture partnership, announced today, will be the first of its kind in the gaming and entertainment industry to have a minority-owned business enterprise as a co-development partner.
Choctaw Taps Kambi For Sportsbook Technology
Kambi’s technology supports 40+ customers including Bally’s, Kindred, and Rush Street Interactive, and Choctaw hopes to harness its market-leading sportsbook offering to become an online and retail sports betting powerhouse.
Churchill Downs Reports Record-Setting Q1 Results
Churchill Downs delivered record first quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA for both its live and historical, and TwinSpires segments.
IBIA Reports 65% Increase in Suspicious Betting Alerts
Voice on integrity for the licensed betting industry sees slight uptick in suspicious betting alerts.
Kindred Claims ‘Solid Start to Transformational Year’ in Q1 2024
Gaming operator reported total revenue of £307.7 million for Q1 2024, a mark that stayed in line with Q1 2023’s £306.4 million.
Quebec Online Gaming Coalition Calls For Regulatory Model for Sports Betting in Province
Coalition argues for similar model to Ontario’s competitive, regulated online gaming market.
Betano to Become Front-Of-Shirt Partner for Aston Villa
The Betano logo will be featured on the front of Aston Villa’s men’s team’s jerseys starting from the 2024-25 season.
DraftKings Appoints First-Ever Chief Responsible Gaming Officer
Lori Kalani’s appointment is the latest in a flurry of recent initiatives from the Boston-based sports betting goliath that are focused on responsible gaming.
888 Holdings PLC Drives €431 Million in Revenue in Q1 2024
The company touts internationally renowned brands such as William Hill, 888, and Mr. Green. Its average monthly active users grew 9% year-over-year for its online segment.
‘Risk-Free’ Bets Trigger Class-Action Lawsuit Against DraftKings
Complainant seeking unspecified damages for other New York customers who lost "risk-free bet" that would become less valuable free bet.
iGaming Propels Entain to Revenue Growth in Q1 2024
Entain’s 50% stake in BetMGM delivered a 2% year-over-year increase in net gaming revenue during Q1.