August 19, 2022

August 19, 2022

WynnBet and MaximBet among latest sports betting licence applicants in Ohio

A further four operators have submitted applications for mobile management services licences in Ohio, with WynnBet and Maximbet among the brands seeking approval in the state.

As confirmed by the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), the two operators, along with Digital Gaming Corporation – which has the rights to the Betway brand in the US – and Stake Trade, more commonly known as Prophet Exchange, have put their names forward for a license

WynnBet, the online gaming division of Wynn Resorts, applied in partnership with Jack Thistledown Racino. WynnBet’s efforts to launch in Ohio date back to January last year when it announced it had secured a market access deal in the state with an unnamed partner.

Carousel Group-operated MaximBet put forward its application with Jack Cleveland Casino, having in September last year revealed it had agreed a market access deal in Ohio, again with an unnamed partner.

Meanwhile, Digital Gaming Corporation sent its application to the OCCC in partne..

August 19, 2022

Mississippi sports betting handle continues to decline in July

Player spending on sports betting in Mississippi declined for the fourth consecutive month in July, while the state’s handle also fell year-on-year.

Consumers wagered a total of $18.3m (£15.4m/€18.2m) in sports during the month, down 27.1% from $25.1m in June this year and also 40.4% lower than $30.7m in July of 2021.

Revenue improved month-on-month, rising 19.5% from $2.1m in June to $2.5m, though this figure was 13.8% behind the $2.9m reported in July last year.

Coastal casinos were once again the busiest of the state’s sports betting venues drawing a total of $11.4m in bets and turning $1.5m in revenue.

Player spending at central casinos reached $4.1m and revenue amounted to $481,362, while northern casinos took $2.8m in wagers and posted $513,693 in revenue for the month.

Baseball drew the largest portion of bets during July, with consumers wagering $6.5m at coastal casinos, $1.9m at central casinos and $1.6m at northern casinos.

August 19, 2022

Michigan online gambling market bounces back in July

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) reported $148.2m (£125.1m/€147.3m) in combined online casino and internet sports betting revenue in July, halting three consecutive months of decline in the state.

Gross internet gaming and sports betting receipts from commercial and tribal operators in July was 8.3% higher than $136.9m in June this year, while the total was also 32.4% up from $111.9m in July of 2021.

Online gaming gross receipts were 37.2% higher year-on-year at $126.6m, while gross sports betting gross receipts jumped 10.2% to $21.6m, helped by a 9.6% increase in handle.

Total adjusted gross receipts, which account for promotional spending, reached $131.2m, up 37.4% on July last year. Of this total, $117.2m came from igaming and $14.0m from sports wagering.

Licensed operators submitted $24.9m in taxes and payments to the state during July, with $24.1m coming from igaming taxes and fees and $815,409 sports betting.

In terms of year-to-date, aggregate internet gaming adjust..

August 19, 2022

Michigan online gambling market bounces back in July

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) reported $148.2m (£125.1m/€147.3m) in combined online casino and internet sports betting revenue in July, halting three consecutive months of decline in the state.

Gross internet gaming and sports betting receipts from commercial and tribal operators in July was 8.3% higher than $136.9m in June this year, while the total was also 32.4% up from $111.9m in July of 2021.

Online gaming gross receipts were 37.2% higher year-on-year at $126.6m, while gross sports betting gross receipts jumped 10.2% to $21.6m, helped by a 9.6% increase in handle.

Total adjusted gross receipts, which account for promotional spending, reached $131.2m, up 37.4% on July last year. Of this total, $117.2m came from igaming and $14.0m sports wagering.

Licensed operators submitted $24.9m in taxes and payments to the state during July, with $24.1m coming from igaming taxes and fees and $815,409 sports betting.

In terms of year-to-date, aggregate internet gaming adjusted gr..

August 19, 2022

A lucky escape for Entain?

iGB op-ed: this week, the gambling industry was the subject of front-page news when gaming giant Entain paid a record settlement of £17m (€20.1m/$20.4m) to the GB Gambling Commission for a range of regulatory failings. Marese O’Hagan ponders whether another operator would have had its licence revoked outright.

News of the scale of Entain’s £17m regulatory settlement this week generally ignites sharp debate between anti-industry campaigners and those in support of the sector. And with social media playing such a large part in communication today, it is easier than ever to absorb both sides of the debate.

However, there was little sympathy for Entain on Wednesday morning when the penalty was announced.

In total, Entain has agreed to pay £14m for social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) failures carried out by its online gaming business LC International Limited – which operates 13 UK sites, including Coral.co.uk, Ladbrokes.com and FoxyBingo.com – and a further £3m for simi..

August 19, 2022

Kansas to launch legal sports betting on 1 September

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced that licensed operators in the US state can begin to accept wagers on 1 September.

The four state-owned land-based casinos – Boot Hill Casino & Resort, Kansas Star Casino, Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, and Kansas Crossing Casino & Hotel – will be able to accept bets in-person and on mobile platforms.

Tribal casinos are also working to align on compacts with the state for sports wagering, with these casinos to be authorised to launch as soon as agreements are reached.

“Legalising sports betting is a common-sense solution that keeps Kansans’ money in Kansas and drives business to sporting events, casinos, restaurants, and other entertainment venues,” Kelly said. “I want to thank all our partners for working with us to get this done in time for football season.”

Kansas Lottery executive director Stephen Durrell added: “This announcement represents a lot of hard work and collaboration between the Kansas Lottery, the Kansas Racing and Gam..

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