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The United States imposed several restrictions for several months to prevent the Coronavirus from spreading. Casinos have gradually resumed operations, and they are witnessing a surge in the number of players. But, many gambling sites lack a dedicated workforce that can run them smoothly. Most casinos in various states have an acute shortage of…
New Jersey, one of the largest gambling states in America, is adding another iGaming platform. Lotto.com has announced that the platform is launching in the state through a partnership with QuickChek.
DraftKings soft-launched its social network for betting and DFS users recently. This will turn DraftKings into a space where users can comment, post, and start discussions about their triumphs and tribulations through wagering on the app.
Horse racing wagering is getting an upgrade on BetMGM thanks to a partnership with NYRA Bets.
Legal betting is becoming mainstream, which has been apparent as states continue to pass legislation. Even though 31 states have realized the future of gambling in America is sports betting, many legislatures have not come to terms with the imminent change occurring in the country.
BetMGM made a statement by announcing a new brand ambassador for the sportsbook. The Great One, Wayne Gretzky, is the newest brand ambassador for BetMGM.
BetMGM takes another step in a positive direction for the industry, as the company recently became the exclusive sports betting partner of The Hockey News.
SBC Digital North America is scheduled for June 8-10 2021 and aims to bring examine what the future has in store for sports betting!
Boost Mobile is partnering with DraftKings to offer its customers exclusive fantasy sports contests and sports betting promotions.
FuboTV is dipping its toes in the sports betting world after a recent announcement from the company. Member can “kinda” wager on the upcoming South American World Cup event directly from the app. However, there will be no real money wagers for this experiment.
Illinois Casino Queen could not be starting expansion for its DraftKings Sportsbook at a better time. The state is on the verge of legalizing wagers on in-state college programs in retail locations, and sports betting is sweeping the nation.
Caesars is looking to move to a new zoning area in Schoolfield, Danville in hopes to showcase a new casino in Virginia.
Check out what is new in sports betting in California. What is the new California Sports Betting Ballot Initiative all about?
Nebraska sports betting has come to fruition following Governor Pete Ricketts signing a gaming expansion bill last week. The bill includes a constitutional amendment to allow for legal sports wagering.
On the final scheduling day for the legislature, another bill was proposed to the General Assembly in relation to college sports betting in Illinois.
The COVID-19 pandemic derailed many in-person networking events throughout the world. However, the United States is beginning to return to normalcy, and that means conferences are back. The gaming industry’s leading trade event, Global Gaming Expo (G2E), will return to Las Vegas in 2021.
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation is zeroing in on a retail betting property in the capital at the XL Center, which is in the heart of downtown Hartford.
Some superstars like xQc are being questioned for showcasing gambling content throughout their streams.
The EGR North America Virtual Awards 2021 winners were announced on May 26th. EGR honors leading suppliers and operators in the iGaming industry across North America in the annual awards show.
Over the COVID-19 pandemic, BetConstruct manufactured two installments of the East & West Virtual iGaming Expo. The first two expos were a significant success, so BetConstruct has planned another East & West iGaming Digital Event for June 1st.
Maine sports betting is just the latest in a long line of states that consider legislation to legalize the practice, which is approved in at least 28 states.
The Circa Survivor and NFL Pick’Em pools will return in 2021. The contest rules will be the same as 2020, but the prize pool is being drastically enhanced.
New York has passed regulations that include all online sportsbooks, no matter where they are operating from.
BetMakers has recently put forth a gigantic offer to acquire Tabcorp’s Wagering and Media business for the tune of (US) $3.09 billion.
The Ohio sports betting legislative process is not a sprint. Sports wagering is slowly moving towards legalization in the state, causing it to resemble a marathon.
Colorado and Ohio are offering a special lottery for residents who are vaccinated. This follows the news of New York’s “Vax-and-Scratch” draws.
The BIG3 recently announced some positive news in the betting market. They have joined forces with Caesars Entertainment
Scientific Games Corporation has been able to acquire a top-notch sports betting player involvement company in SportCast. Find out more here.
William Hill began operation on Wednesday after taking bets in a temporary location since July and includes a full service restaurant, bar, and sportsbook.
Sports betting in Connecticut is on the verge of legalization following the Senate’s approval of the wagering bill late Tuesday night.
BetSperts has acquired the Fantasy Life App in an all-stock transaction which has made the sports betting world buzz.
BetRivers Sportsbook recently introduced new features and a revamped mobile app for users. These new features and technological innovations will allow the sportsbook to continue to grow in a surging legal American betting market.
The Associated Press has reached an agreement with FanDuel to exclusively use their odds and lines in its sports-related articles and game previews.
In the latest gambling news, Bally’s launches Bally Bet mobile app in Colorado. The newest addition to the Colorado betting scene will now have Bally Bet available to local residents. This will be a beta test on the market. There will still be engaging content with a strong focus on development and further testing. Events…
Pilot Games, an industry leader charitable electronic pull tab and linked bingo games, have formed a partnership with the Minnesota Twins.
DraftKings has entered a sponsorship agreement with the 23XI NASCAR Racing Team, which features driver Bubba Wallace and is owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan.
Arizona sports betting appears to be heating up in a positive direction. Just recently, the US Department of Interior approved a new Gaming tribal compact.
DraftKings made a significant announcement on Monday to pledge a financial commitment to the International Center for Responsible Gaming’s (ICRG) Fund to Support Research on Sports Wagering.
The Connecticut House of Representatives moved sports betting one step closer to legalization in the state.
Indiana legalized sports betting in 2019, and the industry has been growing ever since. Over ten sportsbooks are operating in Indiana, including big platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, and William Hill. Hard Rock Sportsbook will enter the pool of operators in the state soon because of an agreement with the Terre Haute Casino.
The National Basketball Association has already dipped its toes into the sports betting world. Last year, the NBA debuted betting-focused telecasts on its League Pass for games at the Disney World bubble.
The Baltimore Ravens have announced that they have entered into a multi-year agreement with BetMGM. Check it out and stay tuned for more!
Paddy Power’s plan to establish sports betting exchange is already in the beta phase. Check out what American Sportz Exchange is all about.
The WNBA and PointsBet announced a new partnership making PointsBet an Authorized Gaming Operator of the WNBA.
Louisiana moving towards legal sports betting. There is a possibility that Louisiana could become the 29th state to legalize wagering in the United States.
Sony Files Esport Patent: Sony, a worldwide video game leader, has been a proponent for Esports betting, and they are now entering the gambling market.
BetChill AB expands its US distribution capabilities by increasing Adrenaline’s play-by-pay portfolio into the sportsbook industry.
LeoVegas, a Swedish company, has recently set up a deal with Caesars Entertainment to offer online gambling to New Jersey in roughly the first half of 2022.
It’s official. Florida has become the 28th state in American to legalize sports betting.
FanDuel made a massive announcement on Tuesday that will continue to help the sportsbook and daily fantasy provider grow to insurmountable heights.
A fourth state has launched the highly popular Barstool Sportsbook. Indiana is the newest location for Barstool, which is just in time for the NBA Playoffs.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed a sports betting law at the last minute, making the state the latest to approve the practice after voters had overwhelmingly expressed their desires in favor of the measure at the ballot box in November. The state is the 19th most populous in the country and the home to…
Northern Quest Resort announced that a tentative agreement to add wagering on sports has been reached with the Washington State Gaming Commission.
Major news came out of the Florida Senate on Tuesday.
Sports betting is inching toward legalization in Nebraska, but there will be one significant caveat. There will not be any wagering on in-state college teams, ruling out the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ home games from sportsbooks in the state.
The Massachusetts legislature will begin its budget amendment discussions on May 24th. There are many senators with the goal of getting legal sports betting on the docket.
SBC Digital North America has been set for June 9th and 10th. SBC Digital Summits are groundbreaking online events for the betting and gaming industry.
The special legislative session to determine Florida legal betting is set to begin on Monday. The session will help determine the future of sports betting in the state.
Texas is the second-most populous state in the country, and attempts to pass legislation for Texas sports betting to become legal will have to wait until 2023.
Fox Corporation Acquires Outkick Media, LLC – Fox Corporation has agreed to acquire Outkick Media, LLC, Clay Travis’ digital media enterprise.
Matt King, the CEO of FanDuel since 2017 will be leaving the company. However, he will stay on while the search for his replacement is conducted.
Expanding on their relationship that unveiled micro-betting products for the NFL playoffs, Simplebet and INTRALOT have announced that their latest development in real money sports betting technology will be used for Major League Baseball (MLB) and NBA game wagering through GamebetDC and at SportsBet Montana locations. The technology makes live game wagering possible at any…
Deadline extension given: As California continues to slowly inch closer to legalizing sports betting within their state, the counties of Los Angeles and San Diego have been granted an extension to help verify over 500,000 signatures. A petition with at least 997,139 signatures is required by state law in order to get the legalization of…
A special legislative session for Florida lawmakers will be held in the state capital of Tallahassee the week of May 17th, beginning with a Senate Appropriations Committee meeting to review a proposed 30 year gaming compact that Governor Ron Desantis negotiated with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Before the compact can be formalized, it requires…
Genius Sports buys Second Spectrum for $200 million – another massive partnership is formed with a potentially significant impact on the betting industry.
On April 22nd, Caesars Entertainment Inc. completed their approximately $4 Billion acquisition of William Hill, a leading sportsbook operator.
Ohio’s Senate has introduced legislation to legalize sports betting after an attempt at joining 25 other states resulted in a lack of approval in 2020.
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Caesar’s and the Arizona Diamondbacks reach an exclusive deal. This came after the passage of HB 2772 and the subsequent signature on the bill by Governor Doug Ducey on April 15th.
PointsBet has launched their very first iGaming platform this week for the players who live in the state of Michigan, USA.
Danish company Better Collective has purchased the Action Network for $240 Million dollars. Not to be outdone, Catena Media purchases Lineups.com.
Better Collective buys Action Network for a massive $240 Million. Read more about how these affiliate groups combining is massive for the sports betting industry.
DraftKings has formed a $50 million partnership with Dan Le Batard and his media company Meadowlark Media, it is DraftKings who are placing a large bet of their own.
Check out what is happening in the Illinois betting industry! New regulations and in-person registration law again after the COVID?
Will legislators be able to legalize Maine sports betting this time around? They certainly have the tax incentive to encourage passage.
Bally’s Acquires MontBleu PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/- Bally’s Acquires MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa — Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY), a leading U.S. omnichannel provider of land-based gaming and interactive entertainment, today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa (“MontBleu”) from Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR)….
Georgia Sports Betting: Sadly for Georgia residents, legal sports betting was not approved this year in their home state. The state House of Representatives adjourned early on Thursday without voting on a pair of Senate bills that would have started the process to bring sports betting to Georgia. The legislature could consider sports betting again…
Registration for Sports Betting: We all know the old saying “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” well that is everyone except Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. In a head-scratching move, the Illinois governor opted to not renew Executive Order 2020-41 among his series of renewals Friday. This means the in-person requirement to obtain access for…
DraftKings Buys VSiN: DraftKings (DK) continued its trek in the sports gambling world by announcing on Tuesday that they acquired the sports betting broadcast company Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN). What is VSiN? VSiN was founded in 2017 by the Musburger family and following former ESPN announcer Brent Musburger’s Departure from VSiN has operated in…
Back in November, voters approved of legal sports betting in Casinos in deadwood. Let’s see how the South Dakota sports betting bill will affect the city of Deadwood…
Ohio Sports Betting: It now seems that Ohio may have the best opportunity of any state to legalize sports betting this year. In fact, it may very well be that the wait for a sports betting bill could only take another month. Kirk Schuring, State Senator from Ohio, chairs the Senate Select Committee on Gaming…
Connecticut online sports betting has taken a positive twist. This is after the recent meeting between Governor Ned Lamont and the Mashantucket Pequot tribe came to an agreement to finalize an agreement. This deal will allow the Foxwoods Casino operator to propel a statewide mobile iGaming and sports betting action. The Mohegan Tribe, of the…
PointsBet Acquires Banach Technology: DENVER – March 15, 2021 – PointsBet, a premier international sportsbook today declared that the company has entered into a binding share contract to buy Banach Technology limited operator,(“Banach”). The acquisition is set to position PointsBet as a frontrunner for in-play sports wagering within the United States, just as in-play wagering…
Georgia Sports Betting Bill: Back in early January Georgia began to take steps towards legalizing sports betting. House Bill 86 that would provide for the lottery game of sports wagering in Georgia was continued to inch closer to legalize sports betting and just got closer. The Bill was originally voted on by the Georgia House…
WynnBET Headed to Virginia: WynBett has now received the Virginia Lottery’s approval for an online sports betting license in Virginia. They will now have an online sports betting app and will soon launch their online gaming sportsbook in the State. WynnBett is looking forward to bringing its online expertise to gaming in Virginia. WynnBet, part…
Michigan Wolverines Big Ten Basketball: For the majority of the season, the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Baylor Bears held the top two spots in Division 1. However Michigan was able to break the stronghold to leap into the second spot. The Bears couldn’t stop Kansas on the road as the Jayhawks shot 51 percent from…
Arizona Sports Betting Bill: “Nothing is easy” is a fitting quote to define what seems to be happening in the Arizona Senate when it comes to their sports betting bill. The Bill was moved to the Appropriations Committee after starting in the Commerce Committee on Tuesday. Once in the Appropriations committee, the pending sports betting…
MEGA Jackpot In Atlantic City at Caesars Entertainment’s Resorts NOW Exceeds $1.1 Million Heading Into Presidents’ Day Weekend One Lucky Winner Who Hits A Royal Flush On A Progressive Game At Tropicana, Caesars, or Harrah’s Resort Will Be An Instant Millionaire Guests Are Eligible By Trying Their Luck On The Progressive Games at Tropicana, Caesars,…
The Kansas sports betting bill is referred to as ‘Senate Bill 84.’ In this bill, many elements would boost the amount of revenue the state of Kansas…
Recently the Golden Nugget and New York hotel, casino, and racetrack Tioga Downs have agreed…
theScore Bet Launches in Iowa theScore Bet offers an authentic and innovative user experience that unites media and betting ecosystem. Score Media and Gaming Inc, the owners of theScore is a publicly traded Toronto based company that is focused on betting and iGaming. theScore Bet has officially launched in Iowa as of February 16th, 2021….
Genius Sports Group is a sports data and technology company that provides data management and services to major sports leagues and organizations. And now Genius and WynnBet partner up! Genius Sports is partnered with over 150 of the world’s largest sportsbooks such as Skybet, DraftKings and, WilliamHill. In May 2019 Genius made a deal to…
Record-Setting Numbers Sports betting in Illinois began in March, 2020. There are 7 casinos that offer sports betting as does Hawthorne Race Course. But, because of Covid-19, these retail operations were closed down in December. So it is fairly extraordinary that in the month of December, 2020 Illinois Sportsbooks, through just 5 mobile online sites,…
Indiana sports betting has been off to a scorching start in 2021. In September of 2019, the state of Indiana legalized sports gambling and has seen a drastic increase in wages ever since. Indiana allows for online betting and in-person wagering at Casinos and Racetracks. The state of Indiana collects a 9.5 percent tax on…
Let’s take a close look at the FansUnite sports betting strategy and vision for the US. Who is FansUnite, who is their competition, and more.
Texas Professional Teams Back Legal Sports Betting Texas is huge. It is the second-most populous state in the Country. There is no denying that the untapped potential to bring in tax revenue from online mobile sports betting is off the charts. At the present time, gambling is illegal in Texas. Texas is no different from…
Hawaii Sports Betting Hawaii doesn’t have a State-run Lottery, and they don’t allow gambling of any kind. At least, not yet. Notably, Hawaii doesn’t have a professional sports franchise, but that doesn’t need to suggest that Islanders don’t love sports. The Hawaii Bowl and the Hula Bowl have much-anticipated college football events that take place…
BetMGM Strikes Deal with Richard Childress Racing BetMGM and Richard Childress Racing agree on a partnership, including sponsorship for select 2021 Sprint Cup Races and marketing and activation events. This is the first deal of its kind between a major Nascar team and a Sports Betting company. In many sports, teams and gambling companies remain…
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, sportsbooks across the U.S. are gearing up for what should be one of, if not the, most wagered on football games in history. To prepare for this onslaught, FOX Bet CEO, Kip Levin, has announced that his sportsbook will offer a free-to-enter contest for this year’s Super Bowl with the…
AJ takes a look at Bally Sports and Regional Cable TV. This month, Sinclair broadcast group owned-Fox Sports regional sports networks and Bally Corporation have begun their rebrand of Fox RSNs to Bally RSNs.