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New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo, Jr. is the American Gambling Awards Policymaker of the Year

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2 years ago

November 15, 2022

The 2022 edition of the American Gambling Awards is pleased to announce Sen. Joseph Addabbo, Jr. (NY) is the 2022 “Policymaker of the Year.” The American Gambling Awards are produced by Gambling.com Group Limited, a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry.

As Chairman of the New York State Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, Addabbo has guided gaming expansion in the Empire State to record heights, including a highly successful mobile sports betting program. Success with mobile wagering, launched in January, has resulted in a multi-million-dollar windfall in tax revenue for elementary and secondary education and grants for youth sports programming.

Addabbo, a Democrat from Queens, now is positioning the state to legalize iGaming, possibly during the 2023 legislative session. He also supports the licensing of three full downstate commercial casinos.

Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer of Gambling.com Group, said, “Senator Addabbo has long been one of New York State’s most prominent advocates for legal, regulated and safe gaming, and is very deserving of receiving the Policymaker of the Year award. With great leadership like Senator Addabbo spearheading the effort, New York state will continue to be a leader in how proper online gambling regulation should look like in the United States.”

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“It is an honor to be named Policymaker of the Year by the American Gambling Awards,” Addabbo said. “Bringing quality, regulated and safe gaming options to the residents of New York has been a major legislative goal of mine, and to see it expand so successfully is incredible. It is through the hard work of my office team and my legislative partners that we were able to bring legal mobile sports betting to the state, and the benefits are already beginning to be witnessed. In less than a year, New York State has collected over $500 million in tax revenue from mobile sports betting, with a large portion of that money going towards our educational system, problem gaming services, and youth sports programs. With the pending three downstate gaming licenses and the effort to consider entry into the iGaming market for our residents, the future is bright for New York, and I will continue to work on safely expanding gaming in our state.”

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FanDuel Sportsbook is the 2023 American Gambling Awards Online Sportsbook of the Year

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1 year ago

October 11, 2023

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The American Gambling Awards has announced FanDuel Sportsbook as the 2023 “Online Sportsbook of the Year.” The American Gambling Awards are produced by Gambling.com Group Limited, a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry.

FanDuel has established itself as the leading online sportsbook in the US with 44% market share and currently stands at 48% gross gaming revenue share year-to-date for 2023, tops among all U.S. operators.

Judges cited FanDuel’s strong commitment to customer engagement through innovative product offerings like being the first to market with Same Game Parlays. The judges also cited FanDuel’s strategic partnerships as another driver of its success. During the judging period, FanDuel was an official sports wagering partner of the Kentucky Derby, making it the only sportsbook where fans could place bets on the race.

Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer of Gambling.com Group, said: “With a fantastic product offering and attention to every detail in the digital experience, FanDuel deserves its place at the top of American sports betting. It is a pleasure to award the Golden Eagle trophy and the Online Sportsbook of the Year award to FanDuel for the second year in a row.”

Karol Corcoran, SVP & GM of FanDuel Sportsbook, said: “FanDuel is honored to be named the American Gambling Awards Online Sportsbook of the Year. This award is another moment to recognize the team behind America’s Number 1 Sportsbook who continue to work hard to improve our product and customer proposition while raising the bar in this category.”

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Gambling.com Group Announces 2023 American Gambling Awards Winners

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1 year ago

October 10, 2023

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The 2023 edition of the American Gambling Awards announced the full list of 11 winners recognized for their leadership and innovation within the regulated, online U.S. gambling industry. The American Gambling Awards are produced by Gambling.com Group Limited, a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry.

In lieu of a traditional awards event, Gambling.com Group is hosting American Gambling Awards winners, judges and other invited partners at an exclusive VIP dinner in November in New York at Carbone. The intimate celebration will serve as a culmination of the program and will commemorate a year of remarkable industry success.

Each winner received the American Gambling Awards’ exclusive Golden Eagle trophy – the icon of achievement in the regulated American market for online gambling – engraved with their details. Designed by Gambling.com Group and manufactured by Society Awards – the firm that produces the Emmys, American Music Awards and MTV Movie Awards – the Golden Eagle trophy is an 11-inch, gold-plated, cast-pewter statuette of an American Bald Eagle, proudly resting in front of a pile of casino chips. The 2023 American Gambling Awards featured nearly 50 finalists, with the nominations evaluated by one of the most distinguished panels of expert judges the industry has seen.

The 2023 American Gambling Awards winners are:

Online Sportsbook of the Year: FanDuel Sportsbook
Online Casino of the Year: BetMGM Casino
Gaming Product of the Year: Adventures Beyond Wonderland Live from Playtech
Online Betting Product of the Year: Simplebet
Platform Provider of the Year: White Hat Gaming
Data Service Provider of the Year: Genius Sports
Payment Service Provider of the Year: Paysafe
Responsible Gaming Award: Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health
Dealmaker of the Year: Moelis & Company for Fanatics’ acquisition of PointsBet’s U.S. business
Policymaker of the Year: Sen. Damon Thayer & Rep. Michael Lee Meredith (KY)
Regulator of the Year: Anna Marin Russell, Ohio Casino Control Commission

Charles Gillespie, CEO of Gambling.com Group, said: “The American Gambling Awards is our gift to the growing industry in America, and I am delighted that this year’s winners are representative of the evolvement of regulated sports betting and online casino in the US. We are for the development of a responsibly regulated, competitive, modern online gambling market that serves the interests of the American consumer. It is our hope that the American Gambling Awards will bring positive attention to the leaders making this a reality.”

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Underdog Fantasy Named American Gambling Awards Fantasy Sports Site of the Year

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2 years ago

November 30, 2022

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Underdog Fantasy has been named “Fantasy Sports Site of the Year” by the 2022 edition of the American Gambling Awards.

The American Gambling Awards are produced by Gambling.com Group Limited, a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry.

Underdog Fantasy is the fastest-growing paid fantasy sports company ever, with a valuation of $485 million after a series B round of fundraising. Underdog’s season-long NFL “Best Ball” game this year has a $10 million grand prize, almost three times larger than the previous biggest season long prize in history. Judges noted that Underdog has built an active, paying, six-figure customer base by offering a differentiated product that resonates with its users.

“Underdog Fantasy’s success is driven by the company’s focus on building new, innovative games and delivering amazing customer experiences – making it very deserving of the Fantasy Sports Site of the Year award. As Underdog continues to grow, its unique focus on product and experience will set the industry standard,” Charles Gillespie, CEO of Gambling.com Group, said.

“We’re honored to be crowned as the Fantasy Sports Site of the Year by the American Gambling Awards. Our differentiated daily fantasy sports products allow fans to enjoy their favorite games in new and unique ways and we look forward to our continued momentum heading into 2023,” Jeremy Levine, President and Chairman of Underdog Fantasy, said.