Adam Hensley is a journalist from Des Moines, Iowa, with experience covering online sports betting and gambling across Catena Media. His byline has appeared in the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated and sites within the USA Today Network. Hensley graduated from the University of Iowa in 2019 and spent his college career working for the Daily Iowan’s sports department, both as an editor and reporter.
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DraftKings Donates $3.5M to Missouri Sports Betting Effort
DraftKings recently contributed another seven-figure sum to the PAC behind the initiative. The group will use the funds for voter education.
Opposition Emerges on Potential Penn Sale
Not everyone is onboard with a possible sale of Penn Entertainment to Boyd Gaming, including the CEO of Gaming & Leisure Properties.
Despite Pessimistic Analysts, PENN Taking Boyd Purchase Offer Seriously
Shortly after analysts from multi-national banks believed Boyd's attempt at purchasing PENN was going nowhere, PENN is entertaining the offer.
MGC Installs Richenberger As Interim Executive Director
The Missouri Gaming Commission's website now lists Heather Richenberger as its interim executive director after Peggy Richardson's retirement.
FanDuel, DraftKings Aids Sports Betting Efforts, Donates $2.5M To PAC In April
Winning for Missouri Education collected a seven-figure sum from sports betting operators FanDuel and DraftKings in April.
Sports Betting PAC Claims Enough Signatures To Put Issue On Ballot
Missouri sports betting group says it already has 250,000 signatures, surpassing the required amount to put the issue on the November ballot.
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Missouri Gaming Chief To Retire As Industry Faces Possible Expansion
Missouri Gaming Commission Executive Director Peggy Richardson is retiring as the state's gambling industry faces possible expansion.
Licensing Process for Sports Betting Underway in Missouri
The application process is underway for operators seeking a sports betting license in Missouri, with betting expected to launch on Dec. 1.
Missouri Sports Betting Applicants Can Seek Both Types of Licenses, Regulators Clarify
Even applicants with existing sports team/casino partnerships can be considered for the two untethered licenses, MO gaming regulators said.
Bet365 Joins Sports Betting Alliance Ahead of Missouri Sports Betting
St. Louis Cardinals betting partner bet365 has joined the Sports Betting Alliance, a group that advocates for sports betting across the US.
Missouri Casinos Post Best Revenue Total In A Year In March
Wagering at Missouri's 13 riverboat casinos was robust in March, as they reported the highest number in a year.
Will Fanatics Seek a Missouri Sports Betting License?
With Missouri readying for sports betting to start on Dec. 1, could Fanatics, considered No. 3 among US operators, seek a license?