GENIUS SPORTS SECURES CONNECTICUT SPORTS BETTING LICENSE

Genius Sports has been certified by the State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Affairs, as an Online Gaming Service Provider. 

The addition of Connecticut means Genius Sports is now authorised to operate in seventeen US states, powering official data, streaming, and marketing solutions for sportsbooks and lotteries. 

Online sports betting was authorized in Connecticut in May 2021, making the state the latest to legalise sports betting and begin operations. Connecticut’s online sportsbooks are set to launch 7 October, ahead of NFL Week 5. Earlier this week, Connecticut’s federal officials confirmed that FanDuel and DraftKings will both be authorised to take retail bets at the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino respectively.

“We are thrilled that Connecticut has awarded Genius Sports its inaugural online gaming service provider permit, allowing authorized sportsbooks access to our industry-leading solutions,” said Mark Locke, CEO of Genius Sports. “There are an increasing number of U.S. states looking to provide their residents with the best quality fan experiences, while capturing the full value available to the state. Genius Sports welcomes the opportunity to work with states like Connecticut, using our official sports data-powered solutions to underpin their authorized sportsbooks.”

Staying with Genius Sports and the United States, last month, the company signed an official data and trading agreement with Golden Nugget Online Gaming.