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Jersey City, NJ — July 23, 2021 — PointsBet, a premier global online gaming operator, today launched its’ proprietary iGaming platform in the state of New Jersey. New Jersey represents the second jurisdiction for the PointsBet online casino product, following the launch of PointsBet’s inaugural iGaming operations in Michigan this past May 2021. In PointsBet unveiling…
On Thursday, Sportradar and Bally’s Interactive announced a five-year sports betting partnership in the United States.
Americans can now bet on if Joe Biden will finish his four-year term. According to the sportsbooks, the chance of him finishing his term is declining rapidly.
SBC, the leading international gambling industry events organizer, has announced the launch of the inaugural SBC Awards North America, which will take place in New York City on December 2, 2021. The awards, which form part of the three-day SBC Summit North America conference and trade show, are designed to celebrate and reward excellence among operators, affiliates, and…
On Monday, Massachusetts sports betting took a massive step forward.
PointsBet aims to offer online sports wagering in the state of Arizona, following prospective license award & regulatory approval Camp Verde, AZ & Denver, CO — July 20, 2021 — PointsBet Arizona LLC – the wholly owned subsidiary of PointsBet Holdings Ltd., a premier global online gaming operator and official partner of NBC Sports – today announced…
BetMGM Sportsbook launched in partnership with Nationals Park. Bettors will now have three mobile betting operator selections in Washington D.C.
International regulators, betting operators, investors, lawyers, affiliates, SEO specialists, betting platform providers, payment providers and more will be coming together this week in Athens for the inaugural GAME Greece, set to take place from 22 – 23 July 2021 at the beautiful Electra Palace Athens. Eventus International has confirmed high-profile speakers to provide valuable insight…
Cold Hard Football Facts is the site that you should use for advanced NFL analytics this season.
Louisiana sports betting was supposedly delayed because of a vacancy in the Gaming Control Board chair position.
On Thursday, the Maryland Gaming Commission unanimously approved a draft of the state’s sports betting rules.
Covid-19 bashed Iowa sports betting numbers in April 2020. Since then, the state has been building its numbers back up, with a spike in Iowa’s betting handle.
Flutter released a statement naming Amy Howe as the interim Chief Executive Officer.
Caesars Entertainment recently formed a multi-year agreement with Prophet, a New Jersey based sports betting exchange.
Eventus International opened the Call for Presentations today for the second annual All American Sports Betting Summit (AASBS), which will be held from 16 – 17 September 2021 in New York. Proposals must be received by 2 August 2021 in order to be considered. For more event details and past events information, visit www.eventus-international.com/aasbs The…
To earn money, you must spend money. This is the strategy that FanDuel and DraftKings are taking in Florida to operate mobile sportsbooks in the state.
On Thursday, Penn National executives announced that the company would be opening the Hollywood Casino York to the public on Thursday, August 12.
DENVER, CO — July 13, 2021 — PointsBet, a premier global online gaming operator, announced today that it has expanded its corporate profile in Canada with the appointment of gaming and sports betting industry lawyer Chantal Cipriano as Vice President, Legal, Compliance & People for PointsBet Canada. Cipriano joins Nic Sulsky – PointsBet Canada’s recently appointed Chief…
The Wyoming Gaming Commission has announced that it will open the application process for operators on Thursday.
DraftKings is expanding its existing daily fantasy sports and betting partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB).
INTRALOT Online Operations Director Anny Tzivanaki and Kaizen Gaming Senior Advisor, Business Development John Kalamvokis have been confirmed as high-profile speakers at next week’s inaugural GAME (Gaming & Affiliate Marketing Expo) in Athens, Greece. Dennis Tsalikis, CEO, FSI – Fantasy Sports Interactive, has also been named on the stellar line-up of speakers for the July 22 – 23 event. Attendees will…
Washington state has taken a step forward for legal sports betting. Governor Jay Inslee and 16 tribal nations passed sports betting agreements recently.
On Friday, the New York State Gaming Commission began accepting applications for mobile sports betting.
Raketech, one of the fastest-growing content marketing companies in the world, has announced the acquisition of P&P Vegas Group.
WynnBet just partnered up with Colorado Rockies and Coors Field! This is, without doubt, a huge deal that will change betting in Denver.
Better Collective, a worldwide sports betting media group, is set to host the first Bookmakers Awards iGB Live!
Alaska might be entertaining the expansion of gambling. The recent news comes from a study that is ongoing within the state.
PointsBet, a premier global online gaming operator announced this week that Drew Brees has joined PointsBet as an ambassador for the sportsbook.
On Friday, the owners of Miami’s Magic City Casino and Bonita Springs Poker Room created some buzz in the state of Florida.
The SBC Summit Barcelona conference and trade show is set to be one of 2021’s biggest business opportunities for the international betting and igaming industry, with scores of major suppliers already confirmed as exhibiting. SBC’s flagship event at Fira de Barcelona on 21-24 September will provide a much-needed opportunity for sportsbook, online casino, safer gambling, and payments and…
A new Harrah’s casino and racetrack will be opening in late 2022 in Columbus, Nebraska.
Caesars and PlayStar Casino have formed a partnership that will bring the latter to Pennsylvania.
Flutter Entertainment plc, a global sports betting company, is in a predicament over a FanDuel IPO because of Fox.
WynnBET, powered by Wynn Resorts, is the latest operator to join the AZ market through a deal with the San Carlos Apache Tribe.
NASCAR and BettorView formed a partnership that will allow various NASCAR content at venues located within legal online betting sales across the nation!
Eventus International will be taking on Europe from July onwards, offering its first three in-person gaming events of 2021 in Greece, Netherlands and Sweden. In light of recent positive news regarding the global pandemic subsiding within these 3 countries, the Eventus International team is pleased to continue with all preparations to ensure safe and successful…
The state of New York plans to implement mobile sports betting in its 2021-2022 budget stipulating that the New York Gaming Commission release an RFP by July 1.
Entering the first week of July has been very exciting for Eventus International as it draws us closer to GAME Greece, scheduled for the 22nd & 23rd of July 2021 at the Electra Palace Athens. With just two weeks away, the anticipation is rising and Eventus International is all geared up to host its first-ever…
The classic format for the Westgate SuperContest is still intact, but there are a few improvements for the 2021 season.
Golden Nugget will be the Official Casino Partner of the Rocket Mortgage Classic in 2021 and 2022.
There is no doubt that the NCAA NIL rules will bleed into the sports betting industry as it continues to sweep the United States.
Arizona sports betting should be live by football season, and the number of mobile betting providers has been doubled.
Legalizing Ohio sports betting may come later than expected. The primary stumbling block appears to be the equality between casinos and sportsbook operations.
The DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) is turning into a sports betting hotbed. Virginia and Washington D.C. have live wagering, and Maryland sports betting is inching closer to a launch.
Wisconsin sports betting is pending approval from the US Department of the Interior.
At the age of 23, Zimmermann is already revolutionizing the sports betting industry through his company, Verse Gaming.
On Wednesday, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, which operates Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, unveiled Mohegan Digital.
Louisiana sports betting planning is in progress, but a slight hiccup has occurred in the process, as Senate President Patrick Page Cortez would say
WNBA team Phoenix Mercury signed a 15-year long deal with Bally’s corporation. This deal makes Bally’s official gaming partner of Mercury.
Scientific Games is removing itself from the sports betting and lottery markets to focus on its core competency of gaming.
PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) and Phoenix Mercury Basketball, LLC (the “Phoenix Mercury”), a 25-year member of the Women’s National Basketball Association (the “WNBA”), today announced entry into a significant, purpose-driven team sponsorship and sports betting partnership. This groundbreaking agreement marks the first gaming access deal with a professional women’s sports team providing Bally’s with market…
Sportradar, a leading global provider of sports betting and entertainment products and services, has finalized a 10 year deal with the National Hockey League.
LAS VEGAS, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bally’s Interactive, a division of Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) that operates the omni-channel provider’s sports betting, iGaming, free-to-play, and daily fantasy sports platforms, today announced the beta launch of its mobile sportsbook, Bally Bet, in Iowa. The launch expands the sports betting platform’s presence into its second state, following last month’s launch of…
Betway Sportsbook will be the next sportsbook to launch in Pennsylvania, thanks to Cordish Gaming Group.
DraftKings & Domino’s have found a way to offer a free-to-play gambling option while ordering pizza! This partnership is something completely new for the industry.
Sports betting belongs to the Seminole tribe currently, but companies like FanDuel and DraftKings are trying to alter this fact in the state through a Florida petition.
Sportradar emBET project could pave the way for proper integration of live betting content into OTT streaming. Let’s talk about that!
Daily Fantasy Sports Leader Will Sponsor Falcons “Gameday Predictions” Fan Poll Series on Social Media Series During 2021 NFL Season ATLANTA, JUNE 29 — PrizePicks, the largest independently owned daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator, today announced an exciting new partnership with the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, one that will include PrizePicks bringing some of…
Unibet has partnered with the Stewart-Haas NASCAR team of driver Kevin Harvick to be the primary sponsor in the NASCAR Cup Series races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Martinsville Speedway.
Lawmakers in New Jersey approved a measure on Thursday to place a referendum vote on the November ballot for in-state college betting.
One platform that is establishing itself in the betting and cryptocurrency industries is Chipz Stakes.
If you are on the edge of your seat for every moment of a competition, Betthouse Sportsbook is your best bet.
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) has been very active with Caesars and Hard Rock lately.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, one of the best gaming locations in North Carolina, is undergoing a massive expansion.
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, has some exciting news for the expansion of the company. Their existing partnership with Scientific Games launched their sports betting technology in two states.
Sports Illustrated is the latest media conglomerate to journey down the path of legal sports betting.
Fanatics, the sports merchandise conglomerate, has hired FanDuel CEO Matt King. This move has caused a lot of speculation in the sports betting industry.
Canada sports betting legalization is finally here! What does this new bill mean for the betting industry and which bets can Canadians place?
The Supreme Court and Justice Gorsuch ruled against the NCAA unanimously (9-0) in an antitrust case. But how the Supreme Court ruling affects betting industry?
Quarter4, an AI-driven predictive sports data and analytics provider, has announced the closure of its seed funding round.
Sports betting is continuing to grow as Louisiana joined the list of states who have legalized wagering. On Tuesday, Governor John Bel Edwards signed two bills into law that legalized sports gambling in the state.
SuperBook, Nevada’s premier sportsbook, is expanding to Colorado. The SuperBook will open at the Lodge Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado, on June 25, 2021.
Sporttrade, the company with the goal of launching the first legal sports betting exchange, announced a $36 million funding round.
Last week, a sports betting bill passed in the Senate with ease. However, the bill’s momentum has been derailed as problems are already being encountered.
CHICAGO BEARS, BETRIVERS AND RIVERS CASINO ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP Hometown partnership marks Bears’ first exclusive deal in Casino and Sportsbook categories CHICAGO, IL (June 22, 2021) – The Chicago Bears, Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) (“RSI”), a Chicago-based gaming company that operates BetRivers.com, and Rivers Casino, Chicago’s leading casino, announced today that they have…
MGM Resorts invests $500m to upgrade Yonkers Raceway. The new upgrades were finished just in time for opening day and lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
Bally’s Corporation announced a multi-year deal with Boot Hill Casino & Resort for sports betting on Monday. Boot Hill is located in Dodge City, and the property’s leadership is committed to offering sports betting when it’s legalized in the state.
Read the official press release about the PayNearMe Launch in Michigan. We also had a feature interview we did with the team.
MGM Resorts announced an air service for guests from 75 different cities throughout the US all the way to Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in New Jersey.
It appears that Maine could be the next state in the region to legalize sports betting. Maine’s sports betting bill, LD 1352, is now in the hands of Governor Janet Mills for the second time this year.
The hardworking folks at SBC Digital North America have made their presence know. They’ve established a good connection with the delegates and we can confirm the event was a big success for everyone involved.
A big portion of the sports entertainment industry is through technology, and the sports betting industry. Let’s take a look at the top 3 US sportsbooks today.
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is dipping his toes into the sports betting world through Wagr. Wagr is a revolutionary sports betting app that is expected to revolutionize the industry. Ohanian is heading the investment team, dropping $4 million into the product.
The future of North Carolina sports betting does not look promising during the 2021 legislative session. The wagering bill is still sitting on the docket for the North Carolina General Assembly, waiting to be heard.
The sports betting market continues to expand as WynnBet announces its sponsorship agreement with the Cincinnati Reds.
DraftKings’ stock (DKNG) dropped 5% on Tuesday after a report came out allegedly about illegal gambling activities, according to Hindenburg Research.
Sports betting is not legal throughout the nation, so the company has created a platform that can be used in all 50 states called FOX Bet Super 6.
Penn National Gaming is set to open the first physical Barstool sportsbook in PA. Let’s see what the fuss is all about!
Bally’s and KO Entertainment, a subsidiary of Golden Boy Promotions, Inc. by Oscar de la Hoya, has been in talks of forming a deal to boost both MMA and boxing.
Bally’s Corporation recently announced their completed transaction of Jumer’s Casino & Hotel from Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.
On Thursday, the Massachusetts legislature will hold a hearing to address the current sports betting bills that have been proposed. It’s apparent that many legislators in MA want to pass a bill, but there is no guarantee that this will occur in the state.
Kindred Group, which owns and operates Unibet, announced a new feature for the sportsbook called BetShare. BetShare is a tool that allows users to adjust their betting slip and share it on social media to show off their wins
There have been rumors that ESPN, the worldwide leader in sports, is also considering a sportsbook in its name. The rumor of an ESPN sportsbook would make sense based on the company’s trajectory since the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act was abolished.
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The Kindred Group and Golden Race have partnership agreement that will provide their virtual sports betting offerings to markets in the United States.
BetMGM enters the Washington, D.C. area with a new partnership. This latest event has BetMGM joining up with the Washington Nationals to offer their mobile app. This news means that BetMGM will be the only mobile sports betting application at the Nationals home field. This expansion in their gaming platform will provide Nationals fans the…
SBC is the latest company to announce an in-person networking event. Last week, SBC confirmed that its SBC Summit North America 2021 conference is happening as scheduled at New Jersey’s Meadowlands Exposition Center. The event will run from November 30 through December 2.
PlayUp is expanding in the US after gaining market access in Indiana, Iowa, and New Jersey. The platform already had a deal in NJ for sports betting intact, but PlayUp will also be launching iGaming in the state.
Members of the iGaming community came together for the first time in over a year on Wednesday at the SiGMA iGathering in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
SiGMA and Knup Solutions are partnering to host a first-of-its-kind iGathering in Fort Lauderdale on June 9, 2021.