theScore Gains Approval For Mobile Sports Betting in New Jersey

Canadian digital media company theScore Inc. has received approval from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement to “proceed with full implementation” of its mobile sportsbook, which comes under the license of Monmouth Park Racetrack.

Earlier this month, theScore received an approval to undergo a soft launch in order to test its software ahead of a full launch.

“This is a significant moment for theScore, becoming the first media company in North America to announce its plans to launch online and mobile sports betting in the United States. Sports betting has long been part of our company DNA in how we’ve delivered content to fans. Providing the ability to actually bet on games is the natural next phase for theScore,” John Levy, founder and CEO of theScore said.

“theScore has one of the leading sports apps in North America, a world-class reputation for mobile sports development, and a large and highly-engaged audience. Combined with Bet.Works’ best-in-class technology and their team of experienced sportsbook operators that will power theScore’s digital sports betting platform, we’re thrilled to welcome them to our exclusive family of partners offering sports wagering in New Jersey,” Dennis Drazin, CEO and Chairman of Darby Development LLC, the operator of the Monmouth Park Racetrack, remarked late last year.