Filter CategoriesFilter - AllBetting News Towards intolerance of illegal operators Online gambling proposal confirmed for California’s November ballot US representatives call on DoJ to shut down Bovada, MyBookie and BetOnline NFL hires first sports betting executive Betfred Sports switches to OpenBet in Iowa GiG pens new deals in Portugal and Spain 888 completes £1.95bn acquisition of William Hill assets Tab NZ misses budget targets amid cost of living pinch Genius Sports expands partnership with Tipsport Giving betting a voice Colorado sports betting handle slips to year-low $360.3m in May SBM sells Betclic stake to FL Entertainment ahead of SPAC deal Bally’s approved to launch BallyBet in Ontario Virginia betting handle surpasses $5bn since 2021 launch Rhode Island sports betting revenue slips to $2.3m in May DC sports betting revenue level year-on-year in May despite handle jump Romanian government publishes plan for 40% tax on withdrawals VBet partners with OGC Nice Playmaker Capital acquires World Soccer Talk Portuguese online gambling revenue jumps 23.6% YoY in Q1 Arizona sports betting handle hits $512.9m in April Entain shares slide amid concerns online slowdown continues into 2023 RSI launches RushBet online casino and sportsbook in Mexico Delaware betting handle hits lowest point since August 2020 Betfred partners Long Shot’s for Maryland sports betting launch NY mobile sports betting handle and revenue slip to record low in June Curaçao to overhaul regime with new regulator, higher bars to entry Curaçao minister: Risk of market exits will not stop us raising standards Iowa sports betting revenue down YoY in June despite handle increase Oregon sports betting revenue dips in June OpenBet to power Sazkabet sportsbook Dutch minister defends Curaçao reform timeline Creating a market for free-to-play betting Delasport secures new licences for Great Britain launch 888 raises €700m to pay off William Hill debts NFL’s Bengals apply for Ohio betting licence Court unlikely to make decision on Florida sports betting until 2023 California Democrats endorse “no” vote on online betting measure Industry shares resilient amid report of white paper details Indiana sports betting handle and revenue slip to year-lows in June IBIA reports 88 suspicious betting alerts in Q2 Sportradar announces tech and content partnership with Turkish Basketball BallyBet launches in New York six months after initial approvals May was second-best month ever for US commercial gaming GLMS files 287 suspicious betting alerts in Q2 Detroit casino revenue down 8.8% YoY in June Genius to distribute NCAA data in new partnership with Scorebreak Peru votes to legalise betting and igaming Diversifying content in the live betting market High school Spire Institute among Ohio betting licence applicants Gambet is a “failed operation”, DC councilmember says Mediatroopers co-founder Benjamin Truman on the standard of betting products in the US Marc Thomas, Metric Gaming COO, on where to find innovation in US sports betting Key industry players partner for women’s sports research Martin Collins on GiG’s plans after its Sportnco acquisition Aspire prepares for a new era Pennsylvania sets $5.04bn gambling revenue record in FY21-22 Italy’s online sports betting revenue dips in May, while casino holds steady Michigan online gambling revenue declines for third consecutive month in June STS revenue declines despite higher stakes in Q2 New Hampshire sports betting handle hits $861.1m in FY22 Belgium to introduce €200 weekly deposit limit LatAm now Betsson’s largest market amid European decline in Q2 Mississippi betting handle declines for third consecutive month in June Internet Vikings goes live in Iowa Internet Vikings goes live in Iowa DIY or third-party: the sportsbook technology debate DIY or third-party: the sportsbook technology debate Arizona sports betting handle reaches $461.5m in May Arizona sports betting handle reaches $461.5m in May Comtrade pens platform supplier deal with Stanleybet Romania Comtrade pens platform supplier deal with Stanleybet Romania Norwich City director: club will “never again” have betting shirt sponsor Norwich City director: club will “never again” have betting shirt sponsor Kambi pivots to modularisation as DraftKings exit continues to hit Q2 revenue Underdog raises $35m to pursue sports betting Pinnacle makes integrity push by joining IBIA UK Tote Group names Spencer and Holt non-executive directors XLMedia’s new focus on US betting pays off as H1 EBITDA exceeds $10m Bet-at-home announces layoffs as it abandons in-house platform German state of Bremen shuts down all bookmakers amid AML concerns Flutter to lay off staff in UK and Ireland iGB op-ed: the Premier League should jump before it’s pushed Churchill Downs considers turning TwinSpires into B2B product Entain takes 1.5 million online bets on Women’s Euro 2022 Tab NZ misses June revenue and turnover budgets AGTech secures further terminal tenders in China Holding back the tide Rhode Island betting handle surpasses $500m in 2021-22 BetRivers launches retail sportsbook in Maryland Gaining altitude or experiencing turbulence? Scout shareholders to vote on 90% share dilution next month GiG reveals Betsson as first Colombia sportsbook partner OpenBet acquires Multi Builder ahead of sale to Endeavor GB gambling revenue drops in June as almost all sectors struggle DC sports betting revenue and handle down in June FuboTV gaming business under strategic review with negative revenue RSI still on track for long-term earnings goals despite higher Q2 losses NY online betting handle drops below $1bn for first time in July Higher stakes drive July sports betting revenue growth in Iowa Oregon sports betting revenue and handle both up in July The house always wins Massachusetts commissioners: legal betting is “going to take some time” Novibet makes progress towards launches in NJ, Mexico and Ontario Influencer Jake Paul and Simplebet co-founder raise $50m for micro-betting site The killer quartet of sportsbook performance Kenyan government orders all operators to close for election day BetMGM becomes official partner of NFL in Canada Kambi to launch in up to seven provinces of Argentina Predictions, exchanges and the rise of political betting Better Collective scores sports betting content deal with Sport1 Entain to buy SuperSport, prepares for wave of Eastern Europe acquisitions Massachusetts Governor signs sports betting bill into law BetVictor and TalkSport team up to launch TalkSport Bet RushBet scores expanded partnership with LaLiga in South America The winners have taken it all Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company pens sports betting deal with Betr Flutter CEO: we are well-placed to “capitalise” on UK reforms Disney continues to work on “important” ESPN betting venture, says CEO Indiana sports betting handle decline continues in July NeoGames’ BtoBet enters Ethiopia with UtopBet GiG sets €65m EBITDA goal for 2024 as Sportnco contributes to record Q2 News Corp venture adjusts wagering plans with TexBet acquisition DC sports betting handle continues downward trend in July Genius beats revenue and earnings guidance in Q2 Entain to pay record £17m for wide-ranging failings in GB Stats Perform pens long-term extension with Spain’s LaLiga GiG CEO: Rationale for Sportnco deal proven by Q2 performance Sportradar shares up 15% after raising full-year revenue guidance Why MaximBet is more than a sum of its parts Penn exercises options to acquire remainder of Barstool Kansas to launch legal sports betting on 1 September A lucky escape for Entain? Michigan online gambling market bounces back in July Michigan online gambling market bounces back in July Mississippi sports betting handle continues to decline in July WynnBet and MaximBet among latest sports betting licence applicants in Ohio How social gaming set Bryan Bennett up to succeed at Betfred Dazn Bet goes live with UK “soft launch” Rush Street Interactive: the exception that proves the rule SuperBook to launch retail sportsbook at Orioles stadium New Hampshire sports betting handle falls to 11-month low in July Kambi pens multi-channel sportsbook deal with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort BetMGM expands strategic partnership with SportsGrid Betting and Gaming Council welcomes Fitzdares as latest member USA Today publisher Gannett alters Tipico deal, removing exclusivity Delaware sets igaming revenue record in July as sports betting struggles continue Delaware sets igaming revenue record in July as sports betting struggles continue FanDuel to launch new television network and streaming platform Sports Interaction secures Ontario licence after Entain acquisition Cost of living represents looming crisis GNOG secures market access in Kansas with Boot Hill Casino BetMakers CEO optimistic as revenue rockets after Sportech acquisition Altenar obtains Ontario supplier licence Licensed sportsbooks prepare for Kansas launch BlueBet set for US debut after marketing spend drives growth Betfred USA Sports goes live in Washington Brazilian operators risk being punished for government inaction Simon Hammon’s lessons from a lifetime in slots: The present BetMGM marks Kansas launch with Chiefs deal Betr launches micro-betting app Caesars rolls out updated PA platform, expands Louisiana retail presence FanDuel mobile and retail sports betting live in Kansas Colorado sports betting handle continues to decline in July Virginia betting handle falls for fourth consecutive month in July BHA appoints former Downing Street spokesperson Swift to comms director role Sportingtech appoints Tommy Molloy as chief sportsbook officer Arizona betting handle declines again in June Swifty Global launches new sports betting and igaming site Betegy to ramp up US push following Yolo investment Hard Rock continues sportsbook roll-out with Indiana and Tennessee launches Maryland opens mobile sports betting applications AGA expects record 46.6 million Americans to bet on NFL 2022 season Fubo Sportsbook goes live in New Jersey GiG finalises Crab Sports deal as Maryland opens licensing process Michigan names 888 as Hannahville tribe’s sports betting provider CDI pens deal with FanDuel British sporting events suspended following death of Queen Elizabeth II MaximBet and Genius pen data, marketing and trading deal WNBA to integrate FanDuel odds following partnership extension Operators challenge German sports betting proximity ban Danske Spil GGR remains steady as slots growth offsets betting decline Amelco to launch in South Africa with new operator LulaBet LiveScore Bet signs up to Dutch industry body NOGA Disney “working hard” on ESPN sports betting app launch Sportradar pens deal with European Table Tennis Union Churchill Downs to acquire Kentucky’s Ellis Park for $79m Delaware breaks igaming record again in August Louisiana halts five-month consecutive online sports betting handle decline in August Rumour Truss will scrap gambling review may be bad news, analyst warns FDJ opens talks over ZEturf Group acquisition Dutch regulator issues 21st online licence Betway fined £400,000 for marketing on “children’s webpages” Colorado sports betting handle reaches $4.82bn in FY2021-22 New Hampshire reports slight sports betting handle improvement in August FanDuel expands responsible gambling efforts German municipalities now unable to tax betting shops Playtech moves away from plans to sell Snai amid good trading Mississippi player spending reaches $21.2m in August English football must distance itself from the Pogos Fitzdares partners with Fulham FC PointsBet launches in Louisiana with Penn National Gaming DC sports betting bounces back in August as handle reaches $13.1m Sweden to open applications for B2B licences on 1 March FSB secures licence approval in Nevada Maryland aims to speed up online betting licensing with rolling approvals World Series of Politics: The NFL, the Wire Act and Brazil Best perspective: emerging sports and integrity Dutch minister defends sponsorship transition timeline GBGB hits out at “misguided” calls to ban greyhound racing in Britain How lotteries can leverage their scale in sports betting DAZN eyes betting expansion with Eleven deal Elys granted approval for DC nightclub sportsbook Danish regulator cancels one of two injunctions against Tipwin GAN debuts sports betting in US with Island View Casino launch Road to World Cup: Preparing your sportsbook product Dutch market an early success, but true battles are ahead RI sports betting bounces back in August as revenue hits five-month high Light & Wonder completes $800m OpenBet sale Virginia halts sports betting handle decline in August as spending hits $284.7m MaximBet continues US expansion with Indiana launch Following the numbers on free-to-play Italy to raise betting taxes this month Italy avoids turnover tax on betting Elys and Grand Central approved for second retail sportsbook in DC Smarkets-owned SBK launches in Indiana Ontario regulator to take action against unlicensed operators from 31 October Genius Sports launches in-play same-game parlay tool 888 launches in Africa, entering four new markets Happyhour to invest in Chile’s Betsala PointsBet pens horse racing betting deal with 1/ST Technology Kambi agrees terms for Penn Entertainment sportsbook migration ATG chief slams bonuses as “embarrassing” Entain to promote online betting brands at NSW hotels in new deal DraftKings shares rocket after reported “large new partnership” with ESPN Lotteritilsynet halts daily fines as Kindred stops targeting Norway New York sports betting revenue hits record $143.3m in September Iowa September betting revenue up 345.6% from 2021 despite handle decline AGA welcomes Xpoint as board-level member World Series of Politics: Brazil, Indiana and Ontario Sportradar granted sublicence, will stop scouting in Genius-FDC settlement Betr becomes first US online operator to ban credit card gambling BetMGM becomes Cincinnati Reds’ official sports betting partner Metric Gaming to launch B2C sportsbook Bhet Sportradar to provide data for XLMedia affiliate sites Nygaard-Andersen: Interest rates won’t stop Entain from acquiring Indiana sports betting handle continues to climb in September Playing the long game Detroit casino revenue declines in September Scout scores sportsbook deal with Apple iSports FuboTV to immediately shut down sportsbook How is safer gambling promoted at retail betting shops? New Jersey gambling revenue continues upward trend in September SunBet eyes African expansion with Sportingtech partnership Genius Sports scores integrity partnership with Australian Professional Leagues MI sports betting and igaming revenue continue upward trend in September Sports betting growth drives PA gambling revenue up 7.9% in September GB problem gambling trends in focus Sportradar gains sub-licence for ATP tennis data Oregon reveals further sports betting growth in September Mississippi reveals year-on-year sports betting handle decline in September Gibraltar to replace one-size-fits-all licence fees with tiered system UFC bans fighters from betting on matches Belgium’s €200 loss limit comes into force Initial 29 applicants register interest in Massachusetts sports betting licences Great Canadian to launch sportsbooks at its casinos with Kambi deal A natural evolution for player props Online slots boost German gambling tax revenue to €596.1m in Q3 ATG warns over impact of “global economic challenges” Arizona sports betting handle reaches $361.0m in August Kindred expands in US with Unibet tribal launch in Washington American Gaming Association CEO on the rebirth and renewal of US gambling Golden Matrix to launch online casino site in Mexico Turnover up but gross win down for PointsBet in Q1 2023 NH sports betting revenue reaches nine-month high in September Bet365 to launch new products through expanded Genius deal SimWin Sports appoints former DraftKings VP as director Saskatchewan to launch legal online gambling on 3 November Ontario report Catering to the next generation World Series of Politics: Bill Miller of the American Gaming Association Genius expands data partnership with Football DataCo Kindred set for strong Q4 as Netherlands “exceeds expectations” in Q3 Sportradar scores long-term NBA data deal with FanDuel Kindred still committed to US, but won’t break even until at least 2026 Nevada gambling revenue rises to $1.25bn in September World Cup could be make-or-break for industry marketing Caesars launches online sportsbook in Ohio ahead of market opening Nigeria introduces new permit for offshore-licensed operators SuperBook launches online sports betting in Iowa Rhode Island falls just short of revenue record in September DC sports betting handle continues to climb in September 888’s Howard Mittman on Betting 2.0 UK gaming tax intake rises in H1 of 2022-23, but remote duty down EPIC brings in Smith as new director of operations BetDex launches first regulated blockchain betting exchange William Hill scores in-stadium betting partnership with Celtic EU ups money laundering risk from online gambling to highest level Austrac orders SportsBet and Bet365 to conduct money laundering audits NorthStar Bets scores Ontario partnership with NBA HOFV among latest to secure sports betting approval in Ohio Colorado sports betting handle surpasses $450m in September Taking cover: How to handle bettors’ sensitive data World Series of Politics episode 7: Election preview special So what went wrong with California sports betting? Betr secures market access in Indiana Fanatics hires Brandt Iden as VP of government affairs Singapore Pools outlines digital plans as revenue beats pre-pandemic total Analysts divided on potential value of FanDuel IPO after court ruling The 2022 US midterm elections: What we are watching Laila Mintas announces new venture, PlayEngine Sports betting on ballot in California as midterms begin Bayes Esports enters Canada with Bet365 deal Fandex receives patent for fantasy sports stock exchange Gambling Commission lifts Lebom suspension after Gamstop integration Flutter revenue up 31% in Q3 as US becomes largest market Flutter CEO: Gambling Act white paper likely pushed back to 2023 Voters reject both California sports betting proposals Kambi to power Liberman Media’s sportsbook launch in Puerto Rico STS launches “real-time” personalisation products with Future Anthem AGA: Q3 US gaming revenue hits record $15bn Genius posts strong revenue growth as US expansion continues The US midterms and what they mean for the industry “No connection” between MGA and subjects of mafia investigation, regulator says DSWV partners IBIA to protect sporting integrity NY sets another online sports betting revenue record in October Peru igaming regulations ban free bets, mandate supplier registration AGA: 20.5 million Americans will wager combined $1.8bn on World Cup SportNation and RedZone to cease trading in UK Former MLB player Puig pleads guilty to lying in illegal gambling investigation Iowa sports betting revenue up year-on-year in October despite handle dip Indiana handle hits seven-month high in October Caesars launches sportsbook app in Maryland ahead of market opening Detroit casino revenue continues to decline in October Codere Q3 revenue hits pre-pandemic levels thanks to strong LatAm growth Sportradar raises guidance after US segment turns Q3 profit Entain and Sportsbet respond to Australian gambling harm inquiry English FA charges Brentford star Toney over 232 betting breaches MaximBet ceases operations amid “challenging” macroeconomic conditions Codere Online losses widen despite revenue growth KSA to investigate illegal affiliate sites targeting self-excluded players What will it take to create a US challenger that’s actually viable? Bwin renews sponsorship agreement with Euroleague Basketball New Jersey betting revenue down as challengers struggle in October Pennsylvania online slots revenue hits record high in October DC sports betting revenue up in October despite year-on-year handle decline Michigan reports record igaming revenue in October The view from Latvia Global regulators release joint World Cup statement Betfred and DraftKings launch sportsbook products in Maryland BetMakers pens distribution deal with Racing Victoria’s media business Mississippi sports betting handle reaches $56.2m in October Oregon posts record sports betting revenue and handle in October Industry gears up for record betting volumes as World Cup begins PressEnter announces management buyout DraftKings hack affects $300,000 in customer funds Industry slams NYT sports betting coverage Betsson’s TonyBet secures online gambling licence in the Netherlands TonyBet secures online gambling licence in the Netherlands BetRivers and Gambling.com Group reveal Maryland launch plans Louisiana online sports betting handle hits record $219.0m in October Swedish monopolies carving out their place in the market Massachusetts receives 15 applications for sports betting licences as deadline passes Genius and the NFL score streaming deal with three Canadian sportsbooks Maryland’s regulated sports betting market officially opens Lahcene Merzoug on PressEnter’s management buyout New Lottery.com subsidiary pens partnership with Data Sports Group New Hampshire sports handle reaches 10-month high in October Elys secures conditional sports betting approval in Ohio Novibet completes online launch in Mexico Waterhouse VC: Crunch time in the US GB gross gambling yield recovers to almost £10bn in 2021-22 World Series of Politics Episode 8: Midterms, Maryland, Minnesota and Texas Dutch operators under tax investigation for pre-2021 activities Kahnawàke council launches legal challenge against Ontario igaming laws The man who revitalised Fremont Street Maryland records 16.5 million geolocation transactions in first five days IBIA signs up Bet99 as latest member Does brand awareness really impact customer loyalty? Luckbox owner to acquire Asia-facing B2B platform Metric partners Racebook HQ for trading services CDI to develop DraftKings horse racing offering Player receives €14,000 in German illegal sports betting reimbursement case South Africa in focus: Can product be a selling point? Intralot scores sports betting deal with Ohio Lottery BetMGM granted Massachusetts betting licence, but with strings attached ParlayBay secures additional €1.0m in funding Pennsylvania smashes igaming revenue record again in November Brentford star Toney faces further FA charges over betting rule breaches Industry insiders say New York Times series paints unfair picture 2022 World Cup breaks betting records, thanks in part to US growth Delaware igaming slips to nine-month low in November PointsBet in talks to sell Australia arm to News Corp venture Top Sport handed another fine in Lithuania Ohio launches legal sports betting Nevada gambling revenue slips to $1.22bn in November BGC highlights World Cup ad decline as Gambling Act review looms SkillOnNet & Bet-at-home get German slots licences as new regulator takes over Ohio leads US with 11.3 million geolocation transactions over New Year’s weekend New Hampshire sports betting handle continues to rise in November Tab NZ misses profit budget again in November Bill proposed in Connecticut to ban greyhound racing Genius and SoftConstruct resolve data rights legal dispute Massachusetts approves Barstool betting license, but will also investigate brand Virginia sports betting handle rises 28.9% year-on-year in November Colorado sports betting handle rises again in November Missouri sports betting bill introduced ICE London partners Gambling Business Group for High Street Gaming Hub Fanatics confirms Amelco will power its sportsbook Stake.com agrees sponsorship deals, expands streaming options for FA Cup Bet365 revenue ticks up, but marketing costs lead to 88% profit decline How much do sportsbooks spend on marketing and will it lead them to profit? DC betting revenue and handle down month-on-month in November Rhode Island betting handle reaches year-high in November Kentucky bill for online betting, poker and fantasy introduced Ohio fines BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings $150k for ad violations New York sports betting handle hits nine-month high in December Elys secures sports betting proprietor licence in Ohio Iowa sports betting revenue bounces back in December despite handle drop Blaze and Parimatch score Brazilian football sponsorship deals Gaming bill filed as Texas gears up for 2023 legislative session Kambi and Rush Street Interactive extend sports betting deal Bet365 to enter Pennsylvania with CDI deal Number of players on Malta-licensed sites hits record high in H1 2022 South Carolina amendment would let legislature legalise betting and igaming Free-to-play comes out of real-money betting’s shadow Elys Game Technology joins US Integrity Virginia bill introduced capping tax deductions for bonuses Detroit casinos post gaming and sports betting revenue drops in 2022 Tipico extends US presence with Iowa launch Stats Perform scores streaming and data deal for Australian Open Entain completes €450m BetCity acquisition Catena earns record revenue from Ohio sports betting launch Bet365 partners with Cleveland Guardians in US expansion Super Group approves $25m share repurchase Gaming Society and UNLV partner for research into women’s sports and betting WagerWire partners with “bet on anything” supplier Sparket to resell bets New York bill would require warning in gambling ads Indiana reports betting handle decline, but revenue growth, in December Fanatics secures sports betting approval in Massachusetts Kindred CEO: “No item is sacred” when it comes to cost-cutting Jake Paul’s Betr launches real money offering in Ohio North Dakota sports betting amendment bill moves to Senate after House approval Delaware sports betting and igaming revenue increase in December PointsBet opens new retail sportsbook in Illinois World Series of Politics Episode 11: GeoComply’s Linsday Slader on Ohio New Jersey gambling revenue matches $5.21bn record in 2022 GAN launches Coolbet brand in Mexico Altenar details global expansion plans Tipico toasts new partnership with Ohio brewery Bet365 named official betting partner of Eubank Jr-Smith fight Conor Grant to join Racecourse Media Group as chairman Pennsylvania smashes gambling revenue records in 2022 SimWin announces strategic partnership with Sports Illustrated PlayCherry joins German Sports Betting Association Kambi to pursue efficiencies as it aims for €150m profit goal Kambi to pursue efficiencies as it aims for €150m profit goal Inspired Entertainment promotes Pierce to CEO Louisiana sets online sports betting revenue record in December IMG Arena pens streaming partnership with top Norwegian football divisions Ontario reinstates UFC betting Genius Sports enters NFL data and betting deal with TSN+ Fanatics opens first retail sportsbook inside NFL stadium NH betting revenue and handle rise year-on-year in December Mississippi sports betting revenue reaches $11.3m in December Caesars enters sports betting partnership with Massachussetts’ Raynham Park Michigan online gambling revenue reaches $1.98bn in 2022 Premier Greyhound Racing signs with UK’s retail betting leaders How crypto could be embedded in online betting Altenar expands into Belgium with Starcasino Plotting out the priorities for US sports betting in 2023 Denmark breaks online casino revenue record as gambling grows in 2022 HKJC blasts proposal to increase football betting duty to 80% James Arnold appointed CEO of The Football Pools Caesars Sportsbook opens at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino SIS pens 24/7 Live Racing deal with BetConstruct US sports betting in 2023: Where do we go from here? US sports betting: The state of play Entain pens retail horse racing content deal with SIS Massachusetts launches sports betting voluntary self-exclusion scheme Rhode Island reveals year-on-year sports betting growth in December US sports betting: Online market share Massachusetts’ sports betting market launches Betfred pens partnership with NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights Bet365 partners Commanders to launch in Virginia Colorado sports betting revenue up year-on-year in December IBIA reports 268 suspicious betting alerts in 2022 US sports betting: What will drive future growth? BetOnline agrees to sportsbook deal with Major League Wrestling France breaks online betting records during 2022 World Cup UK Tote unveils daily North American racing offering Virginia sports betting handle reaches $503.1m in December Betfred partners USL team to launch sports betting in Virginia US sports betting: Is micro betting the sports equivalent of igaming? Sportradar launches AI-led Insight Tech Services suite Playtech extends exclusive SSBT deal with Paddy Power Bet-at-home switches to EveryMatrix sportsbook platform Kambi extends sportsbook deal with South Africa’s Sun International Introducing the US sports betting dashboard AGA expects Americans to wager record $16.0bn on Super Bowl LVII Eyes on the prize Bet365 expands sports betting content with Infront Bettor deal DC sports betting revenue and handle down in December Sisal obtains Morocco’s sports betting concession Playtech enters US retail sports betting market through Gold Rush Gaming partnership New York smashes sports betting revenue and handle records in January Betfred secures online sports betting licence in Maryland 888 approved for Hannahville tribe online casino partnership in Michigan SIS pens deal to offer Italian racing content KeyStar Corp applies for sports betting licence in Tennessee GeoComply records 100 million online betting transactions for Super Bowl LVII IGT expands in Nevada via sports betting partnership with Betfred Delaware sports betting handle reaches $8.5m in January Indiana sports betting handle down year-on-year in January BetParx launches in Ohio through Memorial Tournament partnership FSB launches sports betting in Ontario with Fitzdares Twain Sport enters Canada with Ontario supplier licence Detroit casino revenue up 2.6% to $103.5m in January Iowa sports betting revenue rises despite handle drop in January AdmiralBet and Hamburger SV extend partnership Bally Sport broadcaster Diamond Sports edges toward bankruptcy AGA: Sports betting revenue up 73% as overall GGR hits record total CDI closes $197.2m sale of Arlington Heights property to Chicago Bears Playtech enters F2P and DFS partnership with ITP FDJ hails “very strong” FY22 results DraftKings raises revenue guidance after successful Q4 Genius Sports agrees data distribution deal with XFL Penn Entertainment completes acquisition of Barstool Sports MyRacehorse appoints ex-Betfair racing head as marketing director Kambi scores retail sportsbook deal with New York’s del Lago Resort & Casino Italy’s sports betting revenue dipped in the lead-up to the Fifa World Cup William Hill named as Grand National’s official betting partner Mississippi sports betting revenue and handle decline in January Michigan breaks igaming record for fourth consecutive month in January Betsson launches Betsafe in Ontario following licence approvals Caesars Sportsbook app goes live in Massachusetts Waterhouse VC: The US wagering experience Louisiana online betting handle reaches record $245.2m in January Federal Bill to ban sports betting ads introduced in the US ATG CEO: FY22 results success despite “turbulent and troubled year” Massachusetts overturns affiliate ban in regulation New era for football as white paper recommends new regulator New Hampshire smashes sports betting revenue record in January DC sports betting market continues to decline in January First ilottery and online sports betting solution launched in Brazil Nevada gambling revenue rises 18% year-on-year in January Better Collective signs media partnership with Goal Ballers Sportsbook partners Sportradar to launch sports betting in Puerto Rico TAB NZ hits profit target for the first time in FY22/23 Rhode Island sets new sports betting handle record in January Colorado sports betting revenue edges up in January despite handle dip Kambi scores multi-channel sports betting deal with Wisconsin tribal operator Genius Sports announces two new board appointments Duelling sports betting bills fail in Georgia BetMGM named as an official sports betting partner of the Boston Red Sox ARC confirms departure of chairman Thorpe ZingSports to launch sports betting in Puerto Rico with SB22 DraftKings to launch online sports betting in Massachusetts US sports betting in 2023: Where do we go from here? New Brazil integrity body forms in wake of scandals MGA pens data deal with Badminton World Federation Genius-owned Second Spectrum extends with NBA Massachusetts’ mobile sports betting market goes live March Madness Odds Tracker powered by Kambi Iowa sports betting handle down 10.2% year-on-year in February Indiana sports betting revenue rises in February despite handle decline Rick Perry: Texas voters will back sports betting Fredrik Elmqvist: Other side of the coin Sportradar secures ATP betting and streaming rights Playtech acquires Hard Rock Digital stake in partnership deal Gambling gears up for Cheltenham amid rising concerns over affordability New York mobile sports betting handle declines in February Arizona sports wagering handle reaches $572.5m in December World Series of Politics Episode 13: Governor Rick Perry on Texas sports betting ITV extends free-to-air broadcast deal for British horse racing OPAP selects OpenBet to power online sportsbook US growth drives 30% revenue rise in Sportradar FY22 Delaware igaming spend falls again in February WagerWire launches new media network Betr to expand beyond microbetting into new segments Norway announces new distribution of Norsk Rikstoto profits Spain: Sports betting drives 80% YoY revenue growth Playtech extends partnership with Betfred NJ gambling revenue up 10.4% year-on-year in February Louisiana online sports betting handle slips to seven-month low in February Pennsylvania gambling revenue up 21.6% in February Massachusetts sports betting revenue reaches $2.0m in opening month Are US sportsbooks ready for the age of the influencer? Michigan online gambling revenue reaches $170.8m in February Missouri House votes to approve sports betting bill GiG banks on the power of two Oklahoma tribal sports betting bill clears House Portuguese online gambling revenue reaches record €195.3m in Q4 Taking the industry by storm: Delasport puts personalisation first ARC acquires Arabian Racing Organisation, signs Ascot rights deal GiG secures Maryland and Pennsylvania licences Mississippi sports betting handle continues to decline in February Inspired scores deal with Aristocrat through NFL licence Tab NZ pens long-term strategic partnering with Entain NH sports betting market grows year-on-year in February BetDex Exchange adds cricket markets to platform Vermont sports betting bill passes house ULIS welcomes Lithuanian regulator as latest member Mississippi governor signs sports betting study bill RSI and Connecticut Lottery to wind down sports betting partnership Rhode Island sports betting revenue level in February BetConstruct to enter Denmark with new licence British Columbia Lottery Corporation joins ULIS Italy’s igaming revenue dominated by casino and slots in December Arizona players wager $591.2m on sports in January DraftKings launches DK Horse app in 12 states 12Bet integrates Betradar as new sportsbook provider Paysafe enters Massachusetts market 888-owned Mr Green goes live in Germany Kentucky sports betting bill heads to governor’s desk Kentucky governor signs sports betting bill into law Colorado sports betting handle hits $425.1m in February Entain acquires sports media business 365scores FanDuel partners Spotify for content production DC sports betting revenue up in February despite handle decline Missouri sports betting efforts stall in senate Intralot pens sports betting deal with BCLC Kambi agrees deal extension with BetPlay operator 2023 Masters Odds Tracker powered by Kambi US: Gaming “significantly” more diverse than workforce IGT extends betting partnership with Rhode Island Lottery Sportradar extends with college sport’s Big Ten Network Betfred to sponsor the Oaks and the Derby at Epsom Downs New York online sports wagers reach $16.40bn in FY22 Prophet Exchange receives over $10 million in funding BGC welcomes MP support for Grand National charity bet initiative Beter to move distribution in-house Indiana sports betting handle declines in March Iowa sports betting revenue up despite handle dip in March Not such a special one: The Premier League shirt “ban” Episode 15: A win in Kentucky, plus Texas, North Carolina and more Tonybet seals multi-year Canadian Premier League partnership Bet365 to debut ultra-low latency streaming service Penn launches military scholarship at Penn State Berks Kindred approved to launch proprietary platform in New Jersey Pennsylvania gambling revenue exceeds $500m for the first time in March MA online sports betting handle hits $548.1m in first three weeks Betr brings on the Cavinder twins as equity partners FDJ revenue ticks up across the board in Q1 Record igaming revenue drives growth in Michigan in March Kindred enters Washington State with Swinomish Tribe New Hampshire sets sports betting handle record in March Police raid German sports betting operator Mississippi bounces back in March as handle and revenue climb Waterhouse VC: Are you feeling lucky? NFL suspends five players over betting violations DC sports betting handle and revenue up in March Spain sanctions 20 operators over illegal gambling in H2 IMG Arena nets new deal with NWSL Yahoo acquires sports betting app Wagr UK Tote Group brings in new senior leadership What’s covered in the Gambling Act white paper? PointsBet confirms North American sales talks Colorado sports betting revenue up despite handle drop in March RI sports betting revenue up in March despite handle decline Bally’s to outsource tech stack German regulator classifies DFS as illegal gambling RMG to pay British racecourses £117.6m in rights proceeds IBIA received 40 suspicious alerts in Q1 2023 Delaware sports betting handle continues to decline in March Buying and selling the future of US sports betting New York greenlights $455m racing Belmont development Genius strikes deal with Chinese Taipei Football Association 2023 NBA Playoffs Odds Tracker powered by Kambi Kambi scores sportsbook extension with long-term partner Paf PointsBet launches horse racing product Betfred to sponsor St Leger Festival NY mobile sports betting revenue and handle up in April 85% of Americans support end of federal sports betting ban Episode 16: Hugo Baungartner talks Brazilian gaming regulation SuperBook Sports launches in Maryland Kindred launches new platform in New Jersey English FA charges Accrington player over betting breach Texas House clears online sports betting amendment bill Iowa sports betting handle continues to decline in April Brazil on the brink of sports betting regulation Fanatics Betting and Gaming to acquire PointsBet US Indiana sports betting handle continues to decline in April Texas’ lieutenant governor says sports betting bill won’t progress MA online sports betting handle surpasses $566m in first full month Arizona sports betting handle hits $609.3m in February HBLB expects levy income to surpass forecasts in 2022-23 Independent evaluator bill approved in Maryland NJ gambling revenue up 9.5% in April despite slots decline Michigan revenue takes a tumble after record-breaking month Caesars to launch in Kentucky after Keeneland and Red Mile racetracks deal Brentford’s Toney banned for eight months over betting breach PA gambling revenue reaches $476.7m in April MS sports betting revenue up despite handle dip in April The Gaming Society launches second WNBA prediction game Soft2Bet lands betting and casino licences in Greece Lithuania gambling revenue jumps 26.1% in Q1 BetVictor scores partnership with CEBL DC sports betting revenue and handle down in April Genius Sports and CFL launch CFL Live Stats Novibet pens deal with Irish Guineas Festival SIS and MST partner to bring Italian Gallop Derby to UK & Ireland NH sports betting revenue up in April despite handle drop Underdog pens North America deal with GeoComply Inspired extends virtual sports deal with Paddy Power MA regulator “frustrated” by DraftKings betting violations Bet365’s Hillside rolls out new Platform Innovation Hub Fanatics’ Matt King brings new thinking to US sports betting International growth offsets NA decline in Super Group Q1 SiS extends German Tote content deal FL highlights “solid” Betclic growth in stable Q1 RI sports betting handle slips to eight-month low in April BettorEdge pens deal with Betting Ladies Rivalry launches mobile sports betting in Ontario France to impose role model ban Nevada gambling revenue edges up year-on-year in April North Carolina edges closer to legalising sports betting Administrator appointed as Tipster insolvency ramps up BHA slams “reckless” protests at Epsom Derby Colorado players bet $12.10bn on sports in first three years Churchill Downs suspends racing amid safety concerns Episode 17: More on Brazil plus US sports betting updates Sorare: From pressure point to new regulations Bet365 launches in Iowa Adam Greenblatt outlines BetMGM’s path to profitability Rio’s Loterj issues first sports betting tender in Brazil IBIA signs betting integrity deal with Portuguese regulator Sky Bet and EFL agree five-year partnership extension GB online gross gambling yield reaches £1.30bn in Q4 North Carolina sports betting bill voted through by house BetMGM launches mobile sports betting in Puerto Rico Animal welfare groups call for end to greyhound racing in Scotland Delaware sports betting handle hits eight-month low in April US Integrity partners Grid to develop esports monitoring solution Sports betting apps: Why change is long overdue Iowa sports betting revenue up despite further handle decline in May NY sports betting handle and revenue up in May Indiana sports betting handle falls again in May Gambling Related Harm APPG launches white paper inquiry Arizona sports betting revenue up despite handle fall in March North Carolina governor signs sports betting into law Vermont governor signs sports betting bill into law Where are the next big US sports betting wins? DraftKings enters race to acquire PointsBet US DC sports betting handle continues to decline in May BHA will not be “coerced” into televised debate Romanian tennis player banned over anti-corruption breaches Sweden’s channelisation rate at “critically low” 77% Kambi and LeoVegas extend sportsbook partnership NJ gambling revenue continues to rise in May despite land-based declines Malta regulator cancels MKC Limited’s licence AGCO penalises BetVictor and Fitzdares over sports betting breaches PA gambling revenue continues to rise in May ITIA bans two tennis players for life over betting offences NH reports further handle decline in May Michigan online gambling revenue hits $185.8m in May Genius Sports expands integrity deal with German FA Wynnbet launches online casino and sports betting in WV MS sports betting handle falls again in May France’s LFP sanctions footballers for breaching betting ban Genius extends Premier League data rights deal Delaware sports betting handle continues decline in May IBIA expands membership network with OlyBet BetMakers concludes 10% share buy-back Playing the field with Stefano Vaccarino Epic and Entain to educate MLS players on gambling harm Nevada gambling revenue reaches $1.29bn in May NFL suspends more players for breaching betting rules CFL signs FanDuel as first authorised gaming partner RI sports betting handle slips to 10-month low in May Industry bodies to release women’s sports study at iGB Live Arizona handle slips 16.9% month-on-month on April Ohio’s sports betting tax rate doubles to 20% Azartia Games secures Portuguese licences 2023 Wimbledon Odds Tracker powered by Kambi Soft2Bet to enter Romania with new licence Sportradar wins bid for CONMEBOL data rights Bplay and GiG expand in Argentina with Mendoza launch Bet365 pins down expanded partnership with UFC Genius Sports scores extended data deal with NFL Maverick Gaming appeals tribal sports betting lawsuit dismissal Caesars launches mobile sportsbook in Puerto Rico New York sports betting handle slips to 10-month low in June Kentucky to launch legal sports betting on 7 September Episode 19: Looking at Ontario’s legal gaming market with Paul Burns Sportradar pens extension with Caesars Sportsbook Kindred expands US presence with tech platform launch in PA Iowa sports betting handle down again in June Gambling Commission fines Star Racing £594,000 FA charges Nottingham Forest’s Toffolo over betting breaches Kambi and Eyas target Brazil with Lance! Betting launch Indiana sports wagering handle continues to decline in June Colorado betting handle falls again in May Women’s sports boom raises corruption risk, new report warns Penn migrates Barstool Sportsbook to proprietary platform Entain to acquire Angstrom Sports in £200m deal NJ gambling revenue up 13.9% year-on-year in June HKJC betting turnover reaches HK$141.1bn in 2022-23 season Delaware igaming spend slips to year-low in June GiG powers Crab Sports’ launch in Maryland MA online sports betting handle down 27% to $323.5m in June Football tops suspicious betting alerts for IBIA in Q2 Pennsylvania gambling revenue records tumble in 2022-23 DC sports betting handle falls again in June Kindred leading in Netherlands as revenue up 29% in Q2 NFL suspends Broncos’ Eyioma Uwazurike for betting violations Missing an open goal Gaming revenue growth continues to decelerate in US Shape Games, operator margins lift Kambi Q2 results Record-breaking Derby Week lifts CDI Q2 figures Philippoussis sanctioned for breaching tennis betting rules Illinois approves Hard Rock Casino sportsbook Fox Bet to close by 31 August Nevada gambling revenue dips in June Massachusetts casinos fined for college betting rule breaches Sports betting decline hits Michigan igaming revenue in June Bolivian tennis official suspended for 12 years over corruption Colorado handle declines again in June Mississippi betting handle continues decline in June New Hampshire sports betting revenue hits $81.0m in FY23 Bet-at-home H1 cost-cutting pushes earnings despite revenue decline Caesars Digital becomes EBITDA positive in Q2 PlayUp accused of falsifying documents as Mintas case expands scope BetMGM close to profitability as MGM hits record revenue in Q2 Pagcor details new regulatory framework for offshore gaming FL Entertainment lauds betting and gaming segment in H1 Rhode Island sports betting handle declines in FY23 Arizona sports betting handle down again in May DraftKings further increases full-year guidance after Q2 growth IBIA welcomes Galera.bet as latest member Victoria bans sports betting on minors Amelco secures gaming related supplier licence in Ontario Genius benefits from betting growth as revenue rises 22.1% in Q2 BetMGM clinches Kentucky market access agreement FanDuel expands golf betting with IMG Arena integration IBIA expands Brazilian network with KTO ESPN makes its betting move as Penn lets go of Barstool Flutter’s US business reaches “profitability inflection point” in H1 Jackson highlights scale, product as profit drivers for Flutter Stats Perform scores extension to Premier League rights data deal Online growth drives Lithuania H1 gambling revenue up 21.5% ESPN Bet to launch in November Wynn talks up “substantial” UAE growth potential as Q2 revenue rises Entain hails record online players after revenue hits £2.40bn in H1 FanDuel and DraftKings neck-and-neck in New York during July Bet365 and FanDuel among applicants for KY mobile betting licence ITIA suspends three tennis players for match fixing Risky business: The perils of setting Premier League odds Four more charged in Iowa State gambling investigation Dearth of igaming legislation prompts major WynnBet roll-back World Series of Politics takes on Florida sports betting in bumper 20th episode Indiana sports betting revenue up despite handle dip in July Iowa betting revenue up despite another handle drop in July Detroit casino revenue remains level at $107.2m in July Starlizard flags 79 suspicious football matches in H1 Online growth drives US gaming revenue to record $16.1bn iGB pens strategic partnership with Glücksspielwesen.de Massachusetts sports betting handle dips below $300m in July FL sports betting hits latest obstacle as rehearing petition filed Fanatics launches online sportsbook in four states Caesars upgrades William Hill Nevada mobile sportsbook Impairments push Rank Group to FY loss despite land-based recovery New Hampshire sports betting spend dips to $36.9m in July New Jersey gambling revenue surpasses $500m in July Arizona betting handle reaches $393m in June LiveScore Bet backs Women’s World Cup to reach new heights ITIA bans French tennis player for life over match-fixing Italy igaming dashboard Caesars extends online racebook to New York Washington DC sports betting handle slumps to $7.7m in July Pennsylvania gambling revenue up 8.9% to $467m in July Mississippi sports betting revenue level at $2.5m in July Australia launches national self-exclusion register BetStop Fanatics partners Guardians to open first MLB ballpark sportsbook Kentucky opens online betting pre-registration as launch nears How will ESPN Bet carve out its place in the industry? College betting lands Fox Bet with $80,000 New Jersey penalty Delaware igaming wagers continue to decline in July Commission-free exchange Novig raises $6.4m in pre-seed round CDI closes deal for historical racing specialist Exacta Kentucky approves online and retail sports betting licences Sportradar scores betting data deal with US Soccer Michigan online gambling revenue tops $176m in July Dazn Bet granted German sports betting licence Entain CEE adds another piece to the puzzle with STS Fanatics expands retail network with new Columbus sportsbook FansUnite expects to save $7.1m from DragonBet migration Nascar secures micro-betting partnership with nVenue Bet365 grabs Arizona licence Nascar seeks US betting boost through Sportradar deal Bally Bet relaunches Kambi-powered app in Ohio Sporttrade now live in Colorado Episode 21: The next step for Brazil Nevada posts record monthly win in July Ontario: The state of play Fanatics completes PointsBet deal in eight US states DOI blasts West Flagler over Florida sports betting rehearing request Boom Entertainment acquires NBC Sports’ predictions app Revenue dips as US plans gear up at BlueBet Rhode Island sports betting handle slips to three-year low in July Malta regulator cancels Tipster’s licences Net profit up 56.4% at STS in H1 Betr launches real-money sportsbook in Virginia NCAA demands help in the wake of soaring college gambling problems Kentucky launches legal retail sports betting Turnover is vanity, profit is sanity BetMGM rolls out revamped sports betting app as NFL season kicks off LeoVegas breaks ground with BetMGM UK Kansas sports betting wagers reach $94.4m in August Iowa athletes plead guilty to reduced charges NY online sports betting revenue slips to 13-month low in August IBIA pens betting integrity deal with Buenos Aires regulator Iowa betting revenue down year-on-year in August despite handle jump Missouri sports betting fight could be reignited as new petitions filed 2023 NFL Odds Tracker powered by Kambi West Flagler mulls Supreme Court appeal after rehearing denied Colorado sports betting handle dips below $300m in July Indiana sports betting handle level year-on-year at $238m in August Online casino included in imminent Brazil gambling regs BetMGM ups the ante for the 2023-24 NFL season FA hands suspended ban to Forest’s Toffolo over betting breaches Brazil lower house approves gambling bill Sweden gambling regulator nets funding boost Spajic tapped as Betfred USA CEO Genius shares down 10% as Apax sells $121m in stock Arrests made in Spain as match-fixing network dismantled Delaware igaming spend down again in August DraftKings claims NJ sports betting top spot in August EGBA urges Norway to drop online gambling monopoly Massachusetts sports betting revenue falls despite handle rise in August Dazn Bet launches in Germany West Flagler files motion to stay ahead of Supreme Court appeal OpenBet enters newly regulated Brazilian sports betting market with Play7.Bet French competition authority clears FDJ for ZeTurf acquisition GC clashes with Racing Post over coverage of proposed risk checks Pennsylvania sports betting revenue drops 35% in August Michigan online gambling revenue rises 13.2% in August Spanish gambling revenue up 55.1% year-on-year to €312.6m in Q2 Entain online revenue fails to meet expectations in Q3 New Hampshire reveals year-on-year sports betting decline in August BetMGM signs Hollywood star Chris Rock to support UK launch ITIA hands provisional suspension to French tennis player Broville Genius Sports unveils BetVision sports streaming solution West Flagler files challenge against DeSantis and FL legislature Flutter acquires majority stake in Serbia’s MaxBet for €141m Waterhouse VC: Ordem e progresso Arizona sports betting spend hits $323.2m in July Portugal online gambling revenue reaches record €205.9m in Q2 Envisioning a world beyond bonuses WagerWire pens marketplace technology sports betting deal with SB22 Betsson secures online sports betting licence in France Kentucky opens legal online sports betting market Kambi scores extended sportsbook deal with Sweden’s ATG DC Circuit denies West Flagler’s motion to stay FDJ completes acquisition of ZEturf Super Group exits India over new online betting tax Nevada gambling revenue level year-on-year at $1.21bn in August Kambi pens multichannel sportsbook deal with Svenska Spel Rhode Island sports betting revenue declines in August Mobile gaming dashboard powered by H2 Novig to launch in Colorado with new licence Fanatics completes PointsBet US purchase in New York and Wyoming Paddy Power closes 21 shops in Ireland LeoVegas returns to the Netherlands with new website Kambi to power 711’s expansion into Dutch online sports betting market New York mobile sports betting revenue hits record $165.6m in September IBIA pens sports betting integrity partnership with IXUP Inspired scores virtual sports partnership with NBA Iowa sports betting handle jumps to $245.8m in September Colorado bounces back in August as sports betting handle hits $306.1m Sportradar secures deal to power Taiwan Sports Lottery NorthStar Gaming to expand reach across Canada Episode 22: A home run for sports betting in Missouri? Sportradar and Genius slapped with patent suit Best Bookies’ Price halts Australian service after ACMA warning UK’s Grand National cuts runners for 2024 race Elys launches new SportBet.com brand in US Ontario igaming revenue more than doubles in Q2 Indiana sports betting handle surpasses $400m in September Kansas smashes sports betting handle record in September Juventus contacts Italian FA over Fagioli betting reports Betfred launches Maryland sportsbook with Long Shot’s Massachusetts: DraftKings takes record $290m sports bets in September New Jersey gambling revenue up 7.5% in September despite land-based dip G2E 2023: Like Covid never happened Italian footballer suspended for seven months amid illegal betting scandal IBIA reports 50 suspicious betting alerts in Q3 North Carolina sports betting rules outline pick’em ban ESPN Bet unveils brand Mississippi sports betting handle surpasses $50m in September Record igaming revenue drives Pennsylvania market growth in September Washington DC: Caesars retains sports betting top spot in September Netherlands’ NGR up 85% in 2022 AS Roma backs El Shaarawy and Zalewski over illegal betting allegations Red card for double standards Superbook Sports launches online sportsbook in Virginia Eight in ten Spaniards gambled in 2022 Delaware sports betting handle hits eight-month high in September GAN Sports set for Nevada entry Kentuckians wager $250m on sports since opening HKJC aims to expand World Pool after strong 2023 LiveScore Group’s Sam Sadi builds his media empire Michigan: online casino jump offsets sports betting dip in September Arizona sports betting spend surpasses $358m in August A force to be reckoned with ATG bucks the Swedish market with big rise in profits BetMGM seals Sportradar NBA tracking data deal US Supreme Court denies West Flagler’s motion to stay Louisiana sportsbooks take record $43.1m in revenue during September New Hampshire sports betting handle dips year-on-year in September Italy’s Sandro Tonali handed 10-month ban NHL issues first sports betting ban to Ottawa Senators star Pinto PGA Tour suspends US golfers over betting rule breaches Asian Games boosts Chinese lottery figures in September Detroit casino revenue slips to $101.6m in September Rhode Island sports betting handle hits six-month high in September Tribal sports betting ballots filed in California Kambi scores sports betting partnership with LiveScore Group Exploring the potential and pitfalls of AI in sports betting DraftKings partners Passamaquoddy tribe for Maine sportsbook How Adam Greenblatt is sharpening BetMGM’s competitive edge Nevada gambling revenue climbs to $1.27bn in September Seminole Tribe plans Florida sports betting relaunch in December ESPN Bet to launch on 14 November Maine to launch legal sports betting on 3 November Hungary national lottery partners OddsMatrix for sportsbook revamp Oklahoma governor sets out legal sports betting plans Maine sports betting market opens for business Jockey Club CEO launches petition against affordability checks India government orders blocking of 22 betting websites BHA aims to slow decline on British horseracing betting EveryMatrix winning streak continues as casino record broken again in Q3 Elys set for US mobile sports betting debut with Caesars in Colorado West Flagler files motion to suspend Hard Rock Bet in Florida Stake acquires Betfair Colombia NCAA football payouts cost Colorado in September Lithuania revenue up to €161m in first nine months after online growth IGT enters Puerto Rico online sports betting market with Ponce Plaza Affordability checks: GC chief dismisses black market fears New York sets US-first with $2bn online sports betting handle in October ITIA bans seven Belgian tennis players for match-fixing Kenya Gambling Control Bill 2023 proposes new regulator and sweeping reform Kansas sets new sports betting handle and revenue records in October ESPN BET launch: everything you need to know Indiana posts year-on-year sports betting decline in October Iowa sports betting handle hits 21-month high in October Australia lower house passes credit card gambling ban bill Forging a new path in daily fantasy sports ESPN Bet launches across 17 US states FanDuel and Genius Sports launch NFL BetVision streaming solution Detroit casinos hit by strikes as revenue slips to $82.8m in October DraftKings smashes more Massachusetts sports betting records in October Arizona sports betting handle hits six-month high in September Mississippi sports betting market shrinks in October Fanatics continues PointsBet US takeover with West Virginia launch Washington DC sports betting market declines year-on-year in October New Jersey gambling revenue up 9.3% year-on-year in October Pennsylvania sports betting handle hits record $829m in October Florida Supreme Court rejects West Flagler motion to block Hard Rock Bet GC’s Andrew Rhodes walks the tightrope on affordability checks Louisiana sets sports betting handle and revenue records in October Delaware: sports betting grows but igaming declines in October Nearly half of German players still using black market, says study Fanatics launches in Virginia as PointsBet switchover continues Michigan online sports betting handle hits record $533m in October Bet365 extends US reach with Louisiana launch Global Tote agrees contract extension with Meadowlands Racing Brazil sports betting tax rate set at 12% as attempt to remove igaming fails Road to ICE 2024: Sports betting heads to LatAm Road to ICE 2024: Sports betting heads to LatAm The art of harnessing artificial intelligence for sportsbooks Wyoming smashes online sports betting records in October ARC and RMG to launch shared channels for international racing wagering Slovenian tennis official banned for betting on matches and data manipulation Brazil Football Confederation appoints Gussem to oversee integrity Brazil’s upcoming vote: Everything you need to know New Hampshire sports betting handle hits seven-month high in October PointsBet CEO: On course to deliver growth in FY25 Penn Entertainment’s ESPN Bet and theScore Bet strike partnerships with NHL Brazil’s Senate plenary to delay final voting on regulation until December Nevada gambling revenue exceeds $1.3bn in October North Carolina approves online sports betting licence applications Oddset Sportwetten pledges support to Germany’s DSWV Gambling Commission figures show land-based gambling surge Connecticut Lottery names Fanatics as sports betting partner Maine sports wagers surpass $37.0m in opening month Rhode Island betting handle and revenue reach 10-month high in October ESPN Bet: The view from the top DeSantis team requests to dismiss petition against betting in Florida BetMGM expects to reach $500m EBITDA by 2026 Fanatics takes over from PointsBet in Colorado ESPN Bet to debut in North Carolina with PGA sponsorship deal Amendments submitted for California sports betting ballot Australian Senate approves credit card online gambling ban legislation Churchill Downs opens $90m Derby City Gaming Downtown in Kentucky DraftKings CEO Robins “keeping a close eye” on ESPN Bet launch Brazil: Could today’s vote be delayed? Brazil gambling regulation vote delayed to 12 December Greenblatt: 2024 the year BetMGM unlocks Las Vegas Fitch “neutral” on global gaming outlook for 2024 Stats Perform pens 2030 extension to WTA rights data deal New York sets $2.11bn handle record in November FanDuel lobbied against New York rules on advertising near colleges Kentucky online sports wagers reach $323.6m in opening weeks Iowa sports betting handle rises again in November Sportradar scores global tennis data and streaming deal with ATP IMG wins exclusive media rights for 85 CAF territories until 2025 Brazil’s senate votes to approve sports betting – igaming removed Colorado sports betting handle tops $554m in October Fanatics soft launches sports betting in Connecticut Bill Hornbuckle on MGM Resorts’ global growth ambitions Strikes hit Detroit casino revenue again in November Tennessee passes $500m handle for first time in November Vermont to launch online mobile sports betting on 11 January 2024 Indiana sports betting handle hits record $513.7m in November Road to ICE 2024: A fascinating year for US sports betting Kansas smashes sports betting handle record in November ACMA flags gambling giants for breaching in-play betting rules Spain gambling revenue jumps 23.6% to €304.2m in Q3 Sun International acquires Peermont in ZAR7.3bn deal Episode 24: Victor Rocha on California’s betting ballot measure Massachusetts’ November revenue – are we seeing ESPN Bet’s first surge? STS appoints new CEO and chair following Entain CEE buy-out SharpLink: The personalisation effect Washington DC revenue down 38.6% in November BetMGM and NHL announce multi-year extension to partnership MGA publishes performance report for H1 2023 Michigan operators boosted by record monthly igaming receipts Pennsylvania blames ESPN Bet for November betting revenue drop Mississippi sports betting handle hits 11-month high in November Louisiana smashes sports betting handle record again in November UK MPs call for reduction in football gambling adverts to protect children Arizona sees sports betting handle surge in October National Thoroughbred League announces new Las Vegas headquarters Brazil’s chamber of deputies gives final approval to regulate gambling – igaming included New Hampshire sports betting spend continues to rise in November Netherlands minister Weerwind announces new plans to counter problem gambling British, Irish and Japanese horse racing industries form committee Rhode Island: Handle and revenue down in November Delaware: Igaming revenue rises in November – sports betting declines Delaware Lottery launches first online sportsbook Episode 25: Predictions for gaming regulation in 2024 ITIA bans four more tennis officials over corruption charges Arkansas generates $3.8m in gambling revenue for December GambleAware CEO “welcomes” statutory UK industry levy New York smashes online sports betting revenue record in December Portugal sets €215.3m online gambling revenue record in Q3 BetMGM to become new sponsor of Premier League Darts Betfred extends sponsorship of Derby Festival Iowa reveals year-on-year sports betting growth in December DraftKings and BetMGM secure market access in North Carolina Kambi CEO Kristian Nylén announces resignation Corinthians signs record R$370m deal with VaideBet Maine sports betting handle exceeds $44.0m in December GiG powers Betway launch in Portugal LiveScore FY23 sees revenue boost of 48.9% Georgia sports betting bill returns to senate Road to ICE 2024: Sports betting advertising coming under fire Maryland breaks sports betting handle again in December Vermont opens legal sports betting market North Carolina sports betting launch edges closer as internal controls deadline set Sports Betting Alliance opposes California sports betting ballots Sportradar and Asian Football Confederation renew integrity partnership ITIA bans French tennis player for match fixing Indiana sets $55.6m sports betting revenue record in December UK affordability checks to be debated in February after successful petition Kansas smashes sports betting revenue record in December Tennessee: Betting handle tops $493.3m in December Macau Jockey Club to cease operating horse racing from April Delaware: Sports betting revenue up in December as igaming remains steady ITIA bans tennis official for 16 years over corruption charges All-time high in New Jersey as 2023 revenue hits $5.78bn International cricketer banned for two years for anti-corruption breaches Tiers and turbulence in US sports betting The analyst’s take: Bet365’s 2022-23 financial results Massachusetts sets $658.7m sports betting handle record in December Arizona to accept new event wagering licence applications in February Gamma Intermediate completes sale of 6.4% stake in Lottomatica Flutter earnings call: FanDuel ready to “get ahead” in igaming Pennsylvania gambling revenue hits record $5.70bn in 2023 Oregon sets sports betting revenue and handle records in December Waterhouse VC: A year in review Mississippi sports betting market shrinks in December Intralot extends contract with Morocco’s MDJS until 2025 Michigan online gambling revenue hits record $2.30bn in 2023 ATG CEO Skarplöth calls for differentiated tax following 4% rise proposal ITIA suspends another player over Belgian tennis match-fixing case Louisiana sets sports betting handle and revenue records in December Fanatics launches sportsbook and online casino in Pennsylvania Betr secures market access deals in Colorado, Pennsylvania and Kentucky Underdog partners with McConnell Golf for North Carolina sports betting Road to ICE 2024: Entain’s sports betting acquisitions spark trouble Road to ICE 2024: White paper opens up opportunities for land-based casinos Road to ICE 2024: Affordability checks looming large amid criticism DC December: sports betting revenue up despite handle decline North Carolina to launch mobile sports betting on 11 March CNIGA issues “warning” after California sports betting initiative scrapped Home field advantage: Strive creates a PAM for North America New Hampshire sports betting market declines year-on-year in December IBIA partnership with Norway signals end of monopoly Data is the new oil Svenska Spel loses appeal against ATG over naming rights Arizona sets new sports betting handle record in November Online sports betting bills filed in Mississippi Kindred pens expanded partnership with Stats Perform Sportradar: Alpha Odds delivered 10% average profit increase in 2023 Genius Sports announces “first-of-its-kind” Edge automated pricing tool FairPlay Sports Media announces Quarter4 purchase “It’s showtime!” – BetMGM bets big on the UK Caesars agrees tribal deal to launch online sports betting in North Carolina Rhode Island posts further year-on-year sports betting declines in December NFL: Super Bowl viewers will see three sports betting ads during game Bet365 and BlueBet expand US presence with new launches Top horse racing live data companies merge IBIA reports 35% decrease in suspicious activity for 2023 DraftKings partners with LeBron James PointsBet reports record net win of AU$69.9m for Q2 FY24 The UK in 2024: Can the sports betting industry be saved? Macau’s January revenue of MOP19.3bn nearly breaks post-Covid record Endeavor to integrate IMG Arena into Openbet Mississippi House to consider another online sports betting bill Mississippi House clears online sports betting bill Georgia senate passes amended online sports betting bill Colorado smashes monthly betting handle as $716.4m wagered in December Nevada gambling revenue hits record $15.52bn in 2023 AGA: Super Bowl LVIII bets to reach $23.10bn in US Fanatics replaces PointsBet in Iowa Episode 27: Representative Dina Titus on the Gaming Caucus and GRIT Bet365 extends US reach with Arizona launch BetMGM signs exclusive sports betting partnership with X Iowa sports betting handle and revenue rise in January New York breaks online sports betting revenue record again in January More than 14,500 bets per second recorded ahead of Super Bowl Barstool scores sports betting partnership with DraftKings US sports betting: What’s your edge? Indiana sets monthly revenue record of $53.5m for January WynnBet ceases operations in Massachusetts Maryland’s January sports betting revenue up 23.4% year-on-year Nevada breaks state record for Super Bowl bets with $185.6m wagered Flutter pens inaugural external B2B sportsbook deal with PMU Penn to acquire Wynn’s NY sports betting licences, launch ESPN Bet in state Maine sports betting receipts hit new high despite handle dip in January Study finds New York generates over 37% of all US sports betting tax Tennessee: January betting handle drops 5.6% month-on-month Detroit casino revenue down 8.8% year-on-year FDJ reports “solid” 6.5% year-on-year revenue growth for 2023 Minnesota governor vows to pass betting bill at start of 2024 session Penn reports Q4 net loss of $358.8m following ESPN Bet launch Connecticut report says 1.8% of state residents suffer from problem gambling Super Bowl wagers hit $71.5m in Pennsylvania DraftKings ups 2024 forecast after strong end to 2023 Super Bowl Sunday: Stats showdown Alabama gambling bills passed by the house Massachusetts smashes sports betting revenue record in January New Jersey smashes gambling revenue records in January Kansas sports betting handle tops $239m in January Brazil ban on celebrity sports betting ads to be considered Igaming dashboard powered by H2 Louisiana sports betting growth curve flattens in January Mississippi sports betting revenue up in January despite handle dip PFL strikes regulatory compliance partnership with ProhiBet US gaming revenue tops $66.5bn for third consecutive record year Pennsylvania gambling revenue edges up year-on-year in January Michigan igaming revenue reaches record $181.9m in January Fanatics launches online sports betting and casino in Michigan Waterhouse VC: The mathematics of betting North Carolina’s sports betting market: The latest updates Sturgis’ review of Gambling Commission’s survey stoking the fire Yield Sec: Two-thirds of Super Bowl bets in US were illegal Ohio bans player prop bets on NCAA games Affordability checks: Everything you need to know Sportradar scores extension with Bundesliga International Webis upbeat on growth prospects despite wider net loss in H1 Arizona sports betting revenue reaches record high in December Netherlands regulator KSA presents 2024 supervisory agenda Spain: online gambling revenue edges up to €315.3m in Q4 Betsson CEO Lindwall celebrates “record year for the group” and outlines 2024 plans Fanatics Sportsbook goes live in Indiana Georgia moves closer to sports betting after bill passes senate Rhode Island’s sports betting handle declines by 6.5% in January BlueBet nets record wagering turnover revenue in H1 – offsets US loss New Hampshire sports betting decline continues in January Analysing the data: Breaking down Spain’s 2023 in numbers North Carolina issues eight online sports betting licences ahead of launch Fanatics hits milestone with sportsbook launch in New York Nevada gambling revenue hits $1.28bn in record-breaking January Caesars first to launch sports betting in North Carolina with tribal partnership New York confirms plans for $1bn Belmont Park racing makeover FanDuel named as Carolina Panthers’ sports betting partner AI roots out 73% of suspicious matches in Sportradar’s 2023 Integrity Report GC’s Gambling Survey for Great Britain: Lottery reigns supreme Ohio online sports betting nets higher revenue despite handle decline LaLiga clamps down on “nefarious” betting behaviour with US Integrity link EGBA lauds EU’s proposed introduction of digital identification Colorado sports betting revenue tops $53.4m in January Super Group’s FY2023 sees €199.7m drop in profit despite record revenue Austrac launches investigation into Bet365 over potential AML failings ICE and iGB Affiliate reveal record attendance figures in 2024 Montenegro’s electronic payments ban raises industry concerns IBIA report highlights role restrictions play in supporting unregulated market Betsson rolls out flagship brand in Italy Alabama advances scaled-back gambling bills with sports betting excluded FanDuel takes DC as lottery gives up on Gambet Online New York handle drops to $1.77bn in February despite Super Bowl North Carolina prepares to launch online sports betting Tennessee online handle continues month-on-month decline Entain, Betfred and Flutter join GC Industry Forum led by Nick Rust OBE Maryland second state with lower February sports betting handle Waterhouse VC: Spotlight on industry leaders Genius Sports set to extend Premier League data deal until 2029 Georgia Senate sports betting bill gets first look in house Indiana sports betting handle surpasses $400m in February Retail loss fails to halt February year-on-year sports betting growth in Iowa GeoComply: Expect North Carolina to be a top market Genius Sports announces move into free-to-play games vertical Arizona breaks sports betting revenue record again in January Minnesota senate tax committee doubles wagering tax, moves bill forward Bally’s planning late Q2 sports betting launch in Massachusetts Kansas reveals year-on-year sports betting growth in February ATG calls on banks to help combat “worrying” Sweden channelisation rates Caesars-licensee BIG Brazil nearing lottery accreditation in Rio de Janeiro Massachusetts online sportsbooks report $5.98bn handle in first 12 months New Hampshire sports betting declines again in February Delaware reveals year-on-year igaming and betting growth in February Don’t expect Georgia lawmakers to legalise sports betting in 2024 Australia’s ACMA requests blocking of another eight gambling sites Michigan sports betting handle drags down February gaming totals Pennsylvania igaming revenue reaches record $184.9m in February NCAA launches ‘Draw the Line’ gambling education campaign US Representative Tonko to file bill requiring federal approval for states to offer wagering Sportradar nears upper end of FY23 revenue guidance with US growth New Washington, DC bill would allow competitive digital sports betting market Baseball star Ohtani’s lawyers: Interpreter stole for illegal sports betting Racecourse Media Group names Dowding as chief betting officer Mississippi sports betting market shrinks in February Peru receives 145 licence applications for online gambling in 30 days DC sports betting revenue level despite handle drop in February Florida Supreme Court won’t hear sports betting case Penta working with JP Morgan to explore “strategic options” for Fortuna Heavily amended Minnesota wagering bill gets out of committee Defendant claims “character assassination” from DraftKings in preliminary injunction case State of the Union: A look back at the week that was in the US Louisiana sports betting handle hits $274.8m in February Australia rugby league clubs continue blocking of sports betting adverts India government cracks down on celebrities advertising offshore gambling Former BetCity owners fire €104 million demand back at Entain More changes proposed to Georgia wagering bills; vote planned Wednesday Ohtani: ‘I have never bet on sports or willfully sent money to the bookmaker’ Leading US operators launch Responsible Online Gaming Association NCAA seeks college prop bets ban Georgia house committee sets up 11th-hour sports betting sprint GST leaves India out of its depth Slovaks place €21.4bn in bets over 2023 as online market surges Georgia committee passes wagering bill with most generous RG cutout in US IGA executive director confident of California sports betting with tribal help Fanatics replaces PointsBet in Kansas The evolution of Las Vegas PGAM 2024: How is the industry raising RG standards? Georgia lawmakers fail (again) to legalise sports betting State of the Union: A look back at the week that was in North America Pari-mutuels to SCOTUS: Florida court decision in conflict with federal opinion Nevada gambling revenue climbs again to $1.34bn in February Virginia wagering revenue report: February handle up 26% over last year Ohio sports betting revenue down by 41.4% despite Super Bowl Nearly $200m wagered in first week of North Carolina sports betting Mississippi senate committee keeps online sports betting bill alive Ukraine considers ban on online gambling for armed forces Rhode Island sports betting revenue plummets 42% in February Swedish memorandum would strengthen match-fixing battle Botafogo owner reported to Brazilian federal police over match-fixing claims Tracks and tribes key sticking points in Minnesota wagering debate OpenBet owner Endeavor taken private in $13bn deal Betano set for UK launch through BVGroup Ontario market growing two years on, shifting focus to consumer protections ESPN Bet can challenge market leaders, Truist report shows US federal government asks for second extension in Florida wagering case Fanatics sportsbook goes live in Arizona CNIGA’s Siva loves a good compromise; wants to expand role as tribal leader to IGA PNR Tecnologia and Lema request Loterj accreditation amid IBJR criticism State of the Union: A look at the week that was in North America Rivalry hails diversification impact as revenue rises to $35.7m in 2023 New York sports betting handle hits $19.64bn in FY23 Legalising sports betting in Minnesota just got a lot trickier Belgium report warns of impact of over-regulation on channelisation Maryland online casino is dead. What else is left for 2024 US gambling expansion? CDI completes United Tote stake sale to NYRA Solving sports betting – the AI way Howe: California sports betting will be done “with and through” state tribes Colorado sports betting revenue down despite handle increase in February Detroit casino revenue edges up to $123.9m in March Operator-branded platforms won’t have a home in legal California wagering Record handle fails to halt Maine sports betting revenue decline in March France regulator ANJ notes “significant progress” in problem gambling prevention Spain Supreme Court overturns gambling ad restrictions Brazil betting regulation to be ready by end of July Maryland sports handle jumps by 21.3% in March to $536.7m BlueBet agrees to acquire Betr wagering business BetMakers acquires Racelab Global assets Caesars launches mobile sports betting at Harrah’s casino in Mississippi Jdigital labels Spain ad restrictions annulments “very positive” but urges caution Kajuru to lead parliamentary inquiry on Brazil sports betting New Jersey senator formally introduces bill to hike online tax to 30% Feds say Ohtani “considered a victim” and interpreter stole $16m from star for gambling debts Kansas sports wagers reach $252.9m in March ITIA bans Spanish tennis player for 15 years over corruption Denmark helpline StopSpillet receives nearly 3,000 calls in first five years Charting Nigeria’s online gambling growth amid regulatory battles ASA reiterates ad guidelines ahead of Euro 2024 and warns against targeting minors State of the Union: A look at the week that was in North America Ex-Ohtani interpreter Mizuhara out on bond in illegal wagering case Indiana betting handle falls just short of monthly record in March Tennessee market bounces back in March as gross wagers hit $473.6m FanDuel likely has two-year head start on competition in Washington, DC New Hampshire sports betting handle halts decline in March
Filter CategoriesFilter - AllBetting News Towards intolerance of illegal operators Online gambling proposal confirmed for California’s November ballot US representatives call on DoJ to shut down Bovada, MyBookie and BetOnline NFL hires first sports betting executive Betfred Sports switches to OpenBet in Iowa GiG pens new deals in Portugal and Spain 888 completes £1.95bn acquisition of William Hill assets Tab NZ misses budget targets amid cost of living pinch Genius Sports expands partnership with Tipsport Giving betting a voice Colorado sports betting handle slips to year-low $360.3m in May SBM sells Betclic stake to FL Entertainment ahead of SPAC deal Bally’s approved to launch BallyBet in Ontario Virginia betting handle surpasses $5bn since 2021 launch Rhode Island sports betting revenue slips to $2.3m in May DC sports betting revenue level year-on-year in May despite handle jump Romanian government publishes plan for 40% tax on withdrawals VBet partners with OGC Nice Playmaker Capital acquires World Soccer Talk Portuguese online gambling revenue jumps 23.6% YoY in Q1 Arizona sports betting handle hits $512.9m in April Entain shares slide amid concerns online slowdown continues into 2023 RSI launches RushBet online casino and sportsbook in Mexico Delaware betting handle hits lowest point since August 2020 Betfred partners Long Shot’s for Maryland sports betting launch NY mobile sports betting handle and revenue slip to record low in June Curaçao to overhaul regime with new regulator, higher bars to entry Curaçao minister: Risk of market exits will not stop us raising standards Iowa sports betting revenue down YoY in June despite handle increase Oregon sports betting revenue dips in June OpenBet to power Sazkabet sportsbook Dutch minister defends Curaçao reform timeline Creating a market for free-to-play betting Delasport secures new licences for Great Britain launch 888 raises €700m to pay off William Hill debts NFL’s Bengals apply for Ohio betting licence Court unlikely to make decision on Florida sports betting until 2023 California Democrats endorse “no” vote on online betting measure Industry shares resilient amid report of white paper details Indiana sports betting handle and revenue slip to year-lows in June IBIA reports 88 suspicious betting alerts in Q2 Sportradar announces tech and content partnership with Turkish Basketball BallyBet launches in New York six months after initial approvals May was second-best month ever for US commercial gaming GLMS files 287 suspicious betting alerts in Q2 Detroit casino revenue down 8.8% YoY in June Genius to distribute NCAA data in new partnership with Scorebreak Peru votes to legalise betting and igaming Diversifying content in the live betting market High school Spire Institute among Ohio betting licence applicants Gambet is a “failed operation”, DC councilmember says Mediatroopers co-founder Benjamin Truman on the standard of betting products in the US Marc Thomas, Metric Gaming COO, on where to find innovation in US sports betting Key industry players partner for women’s sports research Martin Collins on GiG’s plans after its Sportnco acquisition Aspire prepares for a new era Pennsylvania sets $5.04bn gambling revenue record in FY21-22 Italy’s online sports betting revenue dips in May, while casino holds steady Michigan online gambling revenue declines for third consecutive month in June STS revenue declines despite higher stakes in Q2 New Hampshire sports betting handle hits $861.1m in FY22 Belgium to introduce €200 weekly deposit limit LatAm now Betsson’s largest market amid European decline in Q2 Mississippi betting handle declines for third consecutive month in June Internet Vikings goes live in Iowa Internet Vikings goes live in Iowa DIY or third-party: the sportsbook technology debate DIY or third-party: the sportsbook technology debate Arizona sports betting handle reaches $461.5m in May Arizona sports betting handle reaches $461.5m in May Comtrade pens platform supplier deal with Stanleybet Romania Comtrade pens platform supplier deal with Stanleybet Romania Norwich City director: club will “never again” have betting shirt sponsor Norwich City director: club will “never again” have betting shirt sponsor Kambi pivots to modularisation as DraftKings exit continues to hit Q2 revenue Underdog raises $35m to pursue sports betting Pinnacle makes integrity push by joining IBIA UK Tote Group names Spencer and Holt non-executive directors XLMedia’s new focus on US betting pays off as H1 EBITDA exceeds $10m Bet-at-home announces layoffs as it abandons in-house platform German state of Bremen shuts down all bookmakers amid AML concerns Flutter to lay off staff in UK and Ireland iGB op-ed: the Premier League should jump before it’s pushed Churchill Downs considers turning TwinSpires into B2B product Entain takes 1.5 million online bets on Women’s Euro 2022 Tab NZ misses June revenue and turnover budgets AGTech secures further terminal tenders in China Holding back the tide Rhode Island betting handle surpasses $500m in 2021-22 BetRivers launches retail sportsbook in Maryland Gaining altitude or experiencing turbulence? Scout shareholders to vote on 90% share dilution next month GiG reveals Betsson as first Colombia sportsbook partner OpenBet acquires Multi Builder ahead of sale to Endeavor GB gambling revenue drops in June as almost all sectors struggle DC sports betting revenue and handle down in June FuboTV gaming business under strategic review with negative revenue RSI still on track for long-term earnings goals despite higher Q2 losses NY online betting handle drops below $1bn for first time in July Higher stakes drive July sports betting revenue growth in Iowa Oregon sports betting revenue and handle both up in July The house always wins Massachusetts commissioners: legal betting is “going to take some time” Novibet makes progress towards launches in NJ, Mexico and Ontario Influencer Jake Paul and Simplebet co-founder raise $50m for micro-betting site The killer quartet of sportsbook performance Kenyan government orders all operators to close for election day BetMGM becomes official partner of NFL in Canada Kambi to launch in up to seven provinces of Argentina Predictions, exchanges and the rise of political betting Better Collective scores sports betting content deal with Sport1 Entain to buy SuperSport, prepares for wave of Eastern Europe acquisitions Massachusetts Governor signs sports betting bill into law BetVictor and TalkSport team up to launch TalkSport Bet RushBet scores expanded partnership with LaLiga in South America The winners have taken it all Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company pens sports betting deal with Betr Flutter CEO: we are well-placed to “capitalise” on UK reforms Disney continues to work on “important” ESPN betting venture, says CEO Indiana sports betting handle decline continues in July NeoGames’ BtoBet enters Ethiopia with UtopBet GiG sets €65m EBITDA goal for 2024 as Sportnco contributes to record Q2 News Corp venture adjusts wagering plans with TexBet acquisition DC sports betting handle continues downward trend in July Genius beats revenue and earnings guidance in Q2 Entain to pay record £17m for wide-ranging failings in GB Stats Perform pens long-term extension with Spain’s LaLiga GiG CEO: Rationale for Sportnco deal proven by Q2 performance Sportradar shares up 15% after raising full-year revenue guidance Why MaximBet is more than a sum of its parts Penn exercises options to acquire remainder of Barstool Kansas to launch legal sports betting on 1 September A lucky escape for Entain? Michigan online gambling market bounces back in July Michigan online gambling market bounces back in July Mississippi sports betting handle continues to decline in July WynnBet and MaximBet among latest sports betting licence applicants in Ohio How social gaming set Bryan Bennett up to succeed at Betfred Dazn Bet goes live with UK “soft launch” Rush Street Interactive: the exception that proves the rule SuperBook to launch retail sportsbook at Orioles stadium New Hampshire sports betting handle falls to 11-month low in July Kambi pens multi-channel sportsbook deal with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort BetMGM expands strategic partnership with SportsGrid Betting and Gaming Council welcomes Fitzdares as latest member USA Today publisher Gannett alters Tipico deal, removing exclusivity Delaware sets igaming revenue record in July as sports betting struggles continue Delaware sets igaming revenue record in July as sports betting struggles continue FanDuel to launch new television network and streaming platform Sports Interaction secures Ontario licence after Entain acquisition Cost of living represents looming crisis GNOG secures market access in Kansas with Boot Hill Casino BetMakers CEO optimistic as revenue rockets after Sportech acquisition Altenar obtains Ontario supplier licence Licensed sportsbooks prepare for Kansas launch BlueBet set for US debut after marketing spend drives growth Betfred USA Sports goes live in Washington Brazilian operators risk being punished for government inaction Simon Hammon’s lessons from a lifetime in slots: The present BetMGM marks Kansas launch with Chiefs deal Betr launches micro-betting app Caesars rolls out updated PA platform, expands Louisiana retail presence FanDuel mobile and retail sports betting live in Kansas Colorado sports betting handle continues to decline in July Virginia betting handle falls for fourth consecutive month in July BHA appoints former Downing Street spokesperson Swift to comms director role Sportingtech appoints Tommy Molloy as chief sportsbook officer Arizona betting handle declines again in June Swifty Global launches new sports betting and igaming site Betegy to ramp up US push following Yolo investment Hard Rock continues sportsbook roll-out with Indiana and Tennessee launches Maryland opens mobile sports betting applications AGA expects record 46.6 million Americans to bet on NFL 2022 season Fubo Sportsbook goes live in New Jersey GiG finalises Crab Sports deal as Maryland opens licensing process Michigan names 888 as Hannahville tribe’s sports betting provider CDI pens deal with FanDuel British sporting events suspended following death of Queen Elizabeth II MaximBet and Genius pen data, marketing and trading deal WNBA to integrate FanDuel odds following partnership extension Operators challenge German sports betting proximity ban Danske Spil GGR remains steady as slots growth offsets betting decline Amelco to launch in South Africa with new operator LulaBet LiveScore Bet signs up to Dutch industry body NOGA Disney “working hard” on ESPN sports betting app launch Sportradar pens deal with European Table Tennis Union Churchill Downs to acquire Kentucky’s Ellis Park for $79m Delaware breaks igaming record again in August Louisiana halts five-month consecutive online sports betting handle decline in August Rumour Truss will scrap gambling review may be bad news, analyst warns FDJ opens talks over ZEturf Group acquisition Dutch regulator issues 21st online licence Betway fined £400,000 for marketing on “children’s webpages” Colorado sports betting handle reaches $4.82bn in FY2021-22 New Hampshire reports slight sports betting handle improvement in August FanDuel expands responsible gambling efforts German municipalities now unable to tax betting shops Playtech moves away from plans to sell Snai amid good trading Mississippi player spending reaches $21.2m in August English football must distance itself from the Pogos Fitzdares partners with Fulham FC PointsBet launches in Louisiana with Penn National Gaming DC sports betting bounces back in August as handle reaches $13.1m Sweden to open applications for B2B licences on 1 March FSB secures licence approval in Nevada Maryland aims to speed up online betting licensing with rolling approvals World Series of Politics: The NFL, the Wire Act and Brazil Best perspective: emerging sports and integrity Dutch minister defends sponsorship transition timeline GBGB hits out at “misguided” calls to ban greyhound racing in Britain How lotteries can leverage their scale in sports betting DAZN eyes betting expansion with Eleven deal Elys granted approval for DC nightclub sportsbook Danish regulator cancels one of two injunctions against Tipwin GAN debuts sports betting in US with Island View Casino launch Road to World Cup: Preparing your sportsbook product Dutch market an early success, but true battles are ahead RI sports betting bounces back in August as revenue hits five-month high Light & Wonder completes $800m OpenBet sale Virginia halts sports betting handle decline in August as spending hits $284.7m MaximBet continues US expansion with Indiana launch Following the numbers on free-to-play Italy to raise betting taxes this month Italy avoids turnover tax on betting Elys and Grand Central approved for second retail sportsbook in DC Smarkets-owned SBK launches in Indiana Ontario regulator to take action against unlicensed operators from 31 October Genius Sports launches in-play same-game parlay tool 888 launches in Africa, entering four new markets Happyhour to invest in Chile’s Betsala PointsBet pens horse racing betting deal with 1/ST Technology Kambi agrees terms for Penn Entertainment sportsbook migration ATG chief slams bonuses as “embarrassing” Entain to promote online betting brands at NSW hotels in new deal DraftKings shares rocket after reported “large new partnership” with ESPN Lotteritilsynet halts daily fines as Kindred stops targeting Norway New York sports betting revenue hits record $143.3m in September Iowa September betting revenue up 345.6% from 2021 despite handle decline AGA welcomes Xpoint as board-level member World Series of Politics: Brazil, Indiana and Ontario Sportradar granted sublicence, will stop scouting in Genius-FDC settlement Betr becomes first US online operator to ban credit card gambling BetMGM becomes Cincinnati Reds’ official sports betting partner Metric Gaming to launch B2C sportsbook Bhet Sportradar to provide data for XLMedia affiliate sites Nygaard-Andersen: Interest rates won’t stop Entain from acquiring Indiana sports betting handle continues to climb in September Playing the long game Detroit casino revenue declines in September Scout scores sportsbook deal with Apple iSports FuboTV to immediately shut down sportsbook How is safer gambling promoted at retail betting shops? New Jersey gambling revenue continues upward trend in September SunBet eyes African expansion with Sportingtech partnership Genius Sports scores integrity partnership with Australian Professional Leagues MI sports betting and igaming revenue continue upward trend in September Sports betting growth drives PA gambling revenue up 7.9% in September GB problem gambling trends in focus Sportradar gains sub-licence for ATP tennis data Oregon reveals further sports betting growth in September Mississippi reveals year-on-year sports betting handle decline in September Gibraltar to replace one-size-fits-all licence fees with tiered system UFC bans fighters from betting on matches Belgium’s €200 loss limit comes into force Initial 29 applicants register interest in Massachusetts sports betting licences Great Canadian to launch sportsbooks at its casinos with Kambi deal A natural evolution for player props Online slots boost German gambling tax revenue to €596.1m in Q3 ATG warns over impact of “global economic challenges” Arizona sports betting handle reaches $361.0m in August Kindred expands in US with Unibet tribal launch in Washington American Gaming Association CEO on the rebirth and renewal of US gambling Golden Matrix to launch online casino site in Mexico Turnover up but gross win down for PointsBet in Q1 2023 NH sports betting revenue reaches nine-month high in September Bet365 to launch new products through expanded Genius deal SimWin Sports appoints former DraftKings VP as director Saskatchewan to launch legal online gambling on 3 November Ontario report Catering to the next generation World Series of Politics: Bill Miller of the American Gaming Association Genius expands data partnership with Football DataCo Kindred set for strong Q4 as Netherlands “exceeds expectations” in Q3 Sportradar scores long-term NBA data deal with FanDuel Kindred still committed to US, but won’t break even until at least 2026 Nevada gambling revenue rises to $1.25bn in September World Cup could be make-or-break for industry marketing Caesars launches online sportsbook in Ohio ahead of market opening Nigeria introduces new permit for offshore-licensed operators SuperBook launches online sports betting in Iowa Rhode Island falls just short of revenue record in September DC sports betting handle continues to climb in September 888’s Howard Mittman on Betting 2.0 UK gaming tax intake rises in H1 of 2022-23, but remote duty down EPIC brings in Smith as new director of operations BetDex launches first regulated blockchain betting exchange William Hill scores in-stadium betting partnership with Celtic EU ups money laundering risk from online gambling to highest level Austrac orders SportsBet and Bet365 to conduct money laundering audits NorthStar Bets scores Ontario partnership with NBA HOFV among latest to secure sports betting approval in Ohio Colorado sports betting handle surpasses $450m in September Taking cover: How to handle bettors’ sensitive data World Series of Politics episode 7: Election preview special So what went wrong with California sports betting? Betr secures market access in Indiana Fanatics hires Brandt Iden as VP of government affairs Singapore Pools outlines digital plans as revenue beats pre-pandemic total Analysts divided on potential value of FanDuel IPO after court ruling The 2022 US midterm elections: What we are watching Laila Mintas announces new venture, PlayEngine Sports betting on ballot in California as midterms begin Bayes Esports enters Canada with Bet365 deal Fandex receives patent for fantasy sports stock exchange Gambling Commission lifts Lebom suspension after Gamstop integration Flutter revenue up 31% in Q3 as US becomes largest market Flutter CEO: Gambling Act white paper likely pushed back to 2023 Voters reject both California sports betting proposals Kambi to power Liberman Media’s sportsbook launch in Puerto Rico STS launches “real-time” personalisation products with Future Anthem AGA: Q3 US gaming revenue hits record $15bn Genius posts strong revenue growth as US expansion continues The US midterms and what they mean for the industry “No connection” between MGA and subjects of mafia investigation, regulator says DSWV partners IBIA to protect sporting integrity NY sets another online sports betting revenue record in October Peru igaming regulations ban free bets, mandate supplier registration AGA: 20.5 million Americans will wager combined $1.8bn on World Cup SportNation and RedZone to cease trading in UK Former MLB player Puig pleads guilty to lying in illegal gambling investigation Iowa sports betting revenue up year-on-year in October despite handle dip Indiana handle hits seven-month high in October Caesars launches sportsbook app in Maryland ahead of market opening Detroit casino revenue continues to decline in October Codere Q3 revenue hits pre-pandemic levels thanks to strong LatAm growth Sportradar raises guidance after US segment turns Q3 profit Entain and Sportsbet respond to Australian gambling harm inquiry English FA charges Brentford star Toney over 232 betting breaches MaximBet ceases operations amid “challenging” macroeconomic conditions Codere Online losses widen despite revenue growth KSA to investigate illegal affiliate sites targeting self-excluded players What will it take to create a US challenger that’s actually viable? Bwin renews sponsorship agreement with Euroleague Basketball New Jersey betting revenue down as challengers struggle in October Pennsylvania online slots revenue hits record high in October DC sports betting revenue up in October despite year-on-year handle decline Michigan reports record igaming revenue in October The view from Latvia Global regulators release joint World Cup statement Betfred and DraftKings launch sportsbook products in Maryland BetMakers pens distribution deal with Racing Victoria’s media business Mississippi sports betting handle reaches $56.2m in October Oregon posts record sports betting revenue and handle in October Industry gears up for record betting volumes as World Cup begins PressEnter announces management buyout DraftKings hack affects $300,000 in customer funds Industry slams NYT sports betting coverage Betsson’s TonyBet secures online gambling licence in the Netherlands TonyBet secures online gambling licence in the Netherlands BetRivers and Gambling.com Group reveal Maryland launch plans Louisiana online sports betting handle hits record $219.0m in October Swedish monopolies carving out their place in the market Massachusetts receives 15 applications for sports betting licences as deadline passes Genius and the NFL score streaming deal with three Canadian sportsbooks Maryland’s regulated sports betting market officially opens Lahcene Merzoug on PressEnter’s management buyout New Lottery.com subsidiary pens partnership with Data Sports Group New Hampshire sports handle reaches 10-month high in October Elys secures conditional sports betting approval in Ohio Novibet completes online launch in Mexico Waterhouse VC: Crunch time in the US GB gross gambling yield recovers to almost £10bn in 2021-22 World Series of Politics Episode 8: Midterms, Maryland, Minnesota and Texas Dutch operators under tax investigation for pre-2021 activities Kahnawàke council launches legal challenge against Ontario igaming laws The man who revitalised Fremont Street Maryland records 16.5 million geolocation transactions in first five days IBIA signs up Bet99 as latest member Does brand awareness really impact customer loyalty? Luckbox owner to acquire Asia-facing B2B platform Metric partners Racebook HQ for trading services CDI to develop DraftKings horse racing offering Player receives €14,000 in German illegal sports betting reimbursement case South Africa in focus: Can product be a selling point? Intralot scores sports betting deal with Ohio Lottery BetMGM granted Massachusetts betting licence, but with strings attached ParlayBay secures additional €1.0m in funding Pennsylvania smashes igaming revenue record again in November Brentford star Toney faces further FA charges over betting rule breaches Industry insiders say New York Times series paints unfair picture 2022 World Cup breaks betting records, thanks in part to US growth Delaware igaming slips to nine-month low in November PointsBet in talks to sell Australia arm to News Corp venture Top Sport handed another fine in Lithuania Ohio launches legal sports betting Nevada gambling revenue slips to $1.22bn in November BGC highlights World Cup ad decline as Gambling Act review looms SkillOnNet & Bet-at-home get German slots licences as new regulator takes over Ohio leads US with 11.3 million geolocation transactions over New Year’s weekend New Hampshire sports betting handle continues to rise in November Tab NZ misses profit budget again in November Bill proposed in Connecticut to ban greyhound racing Genius and SoftConstruct resolve data rights legal dispute Massachusetts approves Barstool betting license, but will also investigate brand Virginia sports betting handle rises 28.9% year-on-year in November Colorado sports betting handle rises again in November Missouri sports betting bill introduced ICE London partners Gambling Business Group for High Street Gaming Hub Fanatics confirms Amelco will power its sportsbook Stake.com agrees sponsorship deals, expands streaming options for FA Cup Bet365 revenue ticks up, but marketing costs lead to 88% profit decline How much do sportsbooks spend on marketing and will it lead them to profit? DC betting revenue and handle down month-on-month in November Rhode Island betting handle reaches year-high in November Kentucky bill for online betting, poker and fantasy introduced Ohio fines BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings $150k for ad violations New York sports betting handle hits nine-month high in December Elys secures sports betting proprietor licence in Ohio Iowa sports betting revenue bounces back in December despite handle drop Blaze and Parimatch score Brazilian football sponsorship deals Gaming bill filed as Texas gears up for 2023 legislative session Kambi and Rush Street Interactive extend sports betting deal Bet365 to enter Pennsylvania with CDI deal Number of players on Malta-licensed sites hits record high in H1 2022 South Carolina amendment would let legislature legalise betting and igaming Free-to-play comes out of real-money betting’s shadow Elys Game Technology joins US Integrity Virginia bill introduced capping tax deductions for bonuses Detroit casinos post gaming and sports betting revenue drops in 2022 Tipico extends US presence with Iowa launch Stats Perform scores streaming and data deal for Australian Open Entain completes €450m BetCity acquisition Catena earns record revenue from Ohio sports betting launch Bet365 partners with Cleveland Guardians in US expansion Super Group approves $25m share repurchase Gaming Society and UNLV partner for research into women’s sports and betting WagerWire partners with “bet on anything” supplier Sparket to resell bets New York bill would require warning in gambling ads Indiana reports betting handle decline, but revenue growth, in December Fanatics secures sports betting approval in Massachusetts Kindred CEO: “No item is sacred” when it comes to cost-cutting Jake Paul’s Betr launches real money offering in Ohio North Dakota sports betting amendment bill moves to Senate after House approval Delaware sports betting and igaming revenue increase in December PointsBet opens new retail sportsbook in Illinois World Series of Politics Episode 11: GeoComply’s Linsday Slader on Ohio New Jersey gambling revenue matches $5.21bn record in 2022 GAN launches Coolbet brand in Mexico Altenar details global expansion plans Tipico toasts new partnership with Ohio brewery Bet365 named official betting partner of Eubank Jr-Smith fight Conor Grant to join Racecourse Media Group as chairman Pennsylvania smashes gambling revenue records in 2022 SimWin announces strategic partnership with Sports Illustrated PlayCherry joins German Sports Betting Association Kambi to pursue efficiencies as it aims for €150m profit goal Kambi to pursue efficiencies as it aims for €150m profit goal Inspired Entertainment promotes Pierce to CEO Louisiana sets online sports betting revenue record in December IMG Arena pens streaming partnership with top Norwegian football divisions Ontario reinstates UFC betting Genius Sports enters NFL data and betting deal with TSN+ Fanatics opens first retail sportsbook inside NFL stadium NH betting revenue and handle rise year-on-year in December Mississippi sports betting revenue reaches $11.3m in December Caesars enters sports betting partnership with Massachussetts’ Raynham Park Michigan online gambling revenue reaches $1.98bn in 2022 Premier Greyhound Racing signs with UK’s retail betting leaders How crypto could be embedded in online betting Altenar expands into Belgium with Starcasino Plotting out the priorities for US sports betting in 2023 Denmark breaks online casino revenue record as gambling grows in 2022 HKJC blasts proposal to increase football betting duty to 80% James Arnold appointed CEO of The Football Pools Caesars Sportsbook opens at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino SIS pens 24/7 Live Racing deal with BetConstruct US sports betting in 2023: Where do we go from here? US sports betting: The state of play Entain pens retail horse racing content deal with SIS Massachusetts launches sports betting voluntary self-exclusion scheme Rhode Island reveals year-on-year sports betting growth in December US sports betting: Online market share Massachusetts’ sports betting market launches Betfred pens partnership with NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights Bet365 partners Commanders to launch in Virginia Colorado sports betting revenue up year-on-year in December IBIA reports 268 suspicious betting alerts in 2022 US sports betting: What will drive future growth? BetOnline agrees to sportsbook deal with Major League Wrestling France breaks online betting records during 2022 World Cup UK Tote unveils daily North American racing offering Virginia sports betting handle reaches $503.1m in December Betfred partners USL team to launch sports betting in Virginia US sports betting: Is micro betting the sports equivalent of igaming? Sportradar launches AI-led Insight Tech Services suite Playtech extends exclusive SSBT deal with Paddy Power Bet-at-home switches to EveryMatrix sportsbook platform Kambi extends sportsbook deal with South Africa’s Sun International Introducing the US sports betting dashboard AGA expects Americans to wager record $16.0bn on Super Bowl LVII Eyes on the prize Bet365 expands sports betting content with Infront Bettor deal DC sports betting revenue and handle down in December Sisal obtains Morocco’s sports betting concession Playtech enters US retail sports betting market through Gold Rush Gaming partnership New York smashes sports betting revenue and handle records in January Betfred secures online sports betting licence in Maryland 888 approved for Hannahville tribe online casino partnership in Michigan SIS pens deal to offer Italian racing content KeyStar Corp applies for sports betting licence in Tennessee GeoComply records 100 million online betting transactions for Super Bowl LVII IGT expands in Nevada via sports betting partnership with Betfred Delaware sports betting handle reaches $8.5m in January Indiana sports betting handle down year-on-year in January BetParx launches in Ohio through Memorial Tournament partnership FSB launches sports betting in Ontario with Fitzdares Twain Sport enters Canada with Ontario supplier licence Detroit casino revenue up 2.6% to $103.5m in January Iowa sports betting revenue rises despite handle drop in January AdmiralBet and Hamburger SV extend partnership Bally Sport broadcaster Diamond Sports edges toward bankruptcy AGA: Sports betting revenue up 73% as overall GGR hits record total CDI closes $197.2m sale of Arlington Heights property to Chicago Bears Playtech enters F2P and DFS partnership with ITP FDJ hails “very strong” FY22 results DraftKings raises revenue guidance after successful Q4 Genius Sports agrees data distribution deal with XFL Penn Entertainment completes acquisition of Barstool Sports MyRacehorse appoints ex-Betfair racing head as marketing director Kambi scores retail sportsbook deal with New York’s del Lago Resort & Casino Italy’s sports betting revenue dipped in the lead-up to the Fifa World Cup William Hill named as Grand National’s official betting partner Mississippi sports betting revenue and handle decline in January Michigan breaks igaming record for fourth consecutive month in January Betsson launches Betsafe in Ontario following licence approvals Caesars Sportsbook app goes live in Massachusetts Waterhouse VC: The US wagering experience Louisiana online betting handle reaches record $245.2m in January Federal Bill to ban sports betting ads introduced in the US ATG CEO: FY22 results success despite “turbulent and troubled year” Massachusetts overturns affiliate ban in regulation New era for football as white paper recommends new regulator New Hampshire smashes sports betting revenue record in January DC sports betting market continues to decline in January First ilottery and online sports betting solution launched in Brazil Nevada gambling revenue rises 18% year-on-year in January Better Collective signs media partnership with Goal Ballers Sportsbook partners Sportradar to launch sports betting in Puerto Rico TAB NZ hits profit target for the first time in FY22/23 Rhode Island sets new sports betting handle record in January Colorado sports betting revenue edges up in January despite handle dip Kambi scores multi-channel sports betting deal with Wisconsin tribal operator Genius Sports announces two new board appointments Duelling sports betting bills fail in Georgia BetMGM named as an official sports betting partner of the Boston Red Sox ARC confirms departure of chairman Thorpe ZingSports to launch sports betting in Puerto Rico with SB22 DraftKings to launch online sports betting in Massachusetts US sports betting in 2023: Where do we go from here? New Brazil integrity body forms in wake of scandals MGA pens data deal with Badminton World Federation Genius-owned Second Spectrum extends with NBA Massachusetts’ mobile sports betting market goes live March Madness Odds Tracker powered by Kambi Iowa sports betting handle down 10.2% year-on-year in February Indiana sports betting revenue rises in February despite handle decline Rick Perry: Texas voters will back sports betting Fredrik Elmqvist: Other side of the coin Sportradar secures ATP betting and streaming rights Playtech acquires Hard Rock Digital stake in partnership deal Gambling gears up for Cheltenham amid rising concerns over affordability New York mobile sports betting handle declines in February Arizona sports wagering handle reaches $572.5m in December World Series of Politics Episode 13: Governor Rick Perry on Texas sports betting ITV extends free-to-air broadcast deal for British horse racing OPAP selects OpenBet to power online sportsbook US growth drives 30% revenue rise in Sportradar FY22 Delaware igaming spend falls again in February WagerWire launches new media network Betr to expand beyond microbetting into new segments Norway announces new distribution of Norsk Rikstoto profits Spain: Sports betting drives 80% YoY revenue growth Playtech extends partnership with Betfred NJ gambling revenue up 10.4% year-on-year in February Louisiana online sports betting handle slips to seven-month low in February Pennsylvania gambling revenue up 21.6% in February Massachusetts sports betting revenue reaches $2.0m in opening month Are US sportsbooks ready for the age of the influencer? Michigan online gambling revenue reaches $170.8m in February Missouri House votes to approve sports betting bill GiG banks on the power of two Oklahoma tribal sports betting bill clears House Portuguese online gambling revenue reaches record €195.3m in Q4 Taking the industry by storm: Delasport puts personalisation first ARC acquires Arabian Racing Organisation, signs Ascot rights deal GiG secures Maryland and Pennsylvania licences Mississippi sports betting handle continues to decline in February Inspired scores deal with Aristocrat through NFL licence Tab NZ pens long-term strategic partnering with Entain NH sports betting market grows year-on-year in February BetDex Exchange adds cricket markets to platform Vermont sports betting bill passes house ULIS welcomes Lithuanian regulator as latest member Mississippi governor signs sports betting study bill RSI and Connecticut Lottery to wind down sports betting partnership Rhode Island sports betting revenue level in February BetConstruct to enter Denmark with new licence British Columbia Lottery Corporation joins ULIS Italy’s igaming revenue dominated by casino and slots in December Arizona players wager $591.2m on sports in January DraftKings launches DK Horse app in 12 states 12Bet integrates Betradar as new sportsbook provider Paysafe enters Massachusetts market 888-owned Mr Green goes live in Germany Kentucky sports betting bill heads to governor’s desk Kentucky governor signs sports betting bill into law Colorado sports betting handle hits $425.1m in February Entain acquires sports media business 365scores FanDuel partners Spotify for content production DC sports betting revenue up in February despite handle decline Missouri sports betting efforts stall in senate Intralot pens sports betting deal with BCLC Kambi agrees deal extension with BetPlay operator 2023 Masters Odds Tracker powered by Kambi US: Gaming “significantly” more diverse than workforce IGT extends betting partnership with Rhode Island Lottery Sportradar extends with college sport’s Big Ten Network Betfred to sponsor the Oaks and the Derby at Epsom Downs New York online sports wagers reach $16.40bn in FY22 Prophet Exchange receives over $10 million in funding BGC welcomes MP support for Grand National charity bet initiative Beter to move distribution in-house Indiana sports betting handle declines in March Iowa sports betting revenue up despite handle dip in March Not such a special one: The Premier League shirt “ban” Episode 15: A win in Kentucky, plus Texas, North Carolina and more Tonybet seals multi-year Canadian Premier League partnership Bet365 to debut ultra-low latency streaming service Penn launches military scholarship at Penn State Berks Kindred approved to launch proprietary platform in New Jersey Pennsylvania gambling revenue exceeds $500m for the first time in March MA online sports betting handle hits $548.1m in first three weeks Betr brings on the Cavinder twins as equity partners FDJ revenue ticks up across the board in Q1 Record igaming revenue drives growth in Michigan in March Kindred enters Washington State with Swinomish Tribe New Hampshire sets sports betting handle record in March Police raid German sports betting operator Mississippi bounces back in March as handle and revenue climb Waterhouse VC: Are you feeling lucky? NFL suspends five players over betting violations DC sports betting handle and revenue up in March Spain sanctions 20 operators over illegal gambling in H2 IMG Arena nets new deal with NWSL Yahoo acquires sports betting app Wagr UK Tote Group brings in new senior leadership What’s covered in the Gambling Act white paper? PointsBet confirms North American sales talks Colorado sports betting revenue up despite handle drop in March RI sports betting revenue up in March despite handle decline Bally’s to outsource tech stack German regulator classifies DFS as illegal gambling RMG to pay British racecourses £117.6m in rights proceeds IBIA received 40 suspicious alerts in Q1 2023 Delaware sports betting handle continues to decline in March Buying and selling the future of US sports betting New York greenlights $455m racing Belmont development Genius strikes deal with Chinese Taipei Football Association 2023 NBA Playoffs Odds Tracker powered by Kambi Kambi scores sportsbook extension with long-term partner Paf PointsBet launches horse racing product Betfred to sponsor St Leger Festival NY mobile sports betting revenue and handle up in April 85% of Americans support end of federal sports betting ban Episode 16: Hugo Baungartner talks Brazilian gaming regulation SuperBook Sports launches in Maryland Kindred launches new platform in New Jersey English FA charges Accrington player over betting breach Texas House clears online sports betting amendment bill Iowa sports betting handle continues to decline in April Brazil on the brink of sports betting regulation Fanatics Betting and Gaming to acquire PointsBet US Indiana sports betting handle continues to decline in April Texas’ lieutenant governor says sports betting bill won’t progress MA online sports betting handle surpasses $566m in first full month Arizona sports betting handle hits $609.3m in February HBLB expects levy income to surpass forecasts in 2022-23 Independent evaluator bill approved in Maryland NJ gambling revenue up 9.5% in April despite slots decline Michigan revenue takes a tumble after record-breaking month Caesars to launch in Kentucky after Keeneland and Red Mile racetracks deal Brentford’s Toney banned for eight months over betting breach PA gambling revenue reaches $476.7m in April MS sports betting revenue up despite handle dip in April The Gaming Society launches second WNBA prediction game Soft2Bet lands betting and casino licences in Greece Lithuania gambling revenue jumps 26.1% in Q1 BetVictor scores partnership with CEBL DC sports betting revenue and handle down in April Genius Sports and CFL launch CFL Live Stats Novibet pens deal with Irish Guineas Festival SIS and MST partner to bring Italian Gallop Derby to UK & Ireland NH sports betting revenue up in April despite handle drop Underdog pens North America deal with GeoComply Inspired extends virtual sports deal with Paddy Power MA regulator “frustrated” by DraftKings betting violations Bet365’s Hillside rolls out new Platform Innovation Hub Fanatics’ Matt King brings new thinking to US sports betting International growth offsets NA decline in Super Group Q1 SiS extends German Tote content deal FL highlights “solid” Betclic growth in stable Q1 RI sports betting handle slips to eight-month low in April BettorEdge pens deal with Betting Ladies Rivalry launches mobile sports betting in Ontario France to impose role model ban Nevada gambling revenue edges up year-on-year in April North Carolina edges closer to legalising sports betting Administrator appointed as Tipster insolvency ramps up BHA slams “reckless” protests at Epsom Derby Colorado players bet $12.10bn on sports in first three years Churchill Downs suspends racing amid safety concerns Episode 17: More on Brazil plus US sports betting updates Sorare: From pressure point to new regulations Bet365 launches in Iowa Adam Greenblatt outlines BetMGM’s path to profitability Rio’s Loterj issues first sports betting tender in Brazil IBIA signs betting integrity deal with Portuguese regulator Sky Bet and EFL agree five-year partnership extension GB online gross gambling yield reaches £1.30bn in Q4 North Carolina sports betting bill voted through by house BetMGM launches mobile sports betting in Puerto Rico Animal welfare groups call for end to greyhound racing in Scotland Delaware sports betting handle hits eight-month low in April US Integrity partners Grid to develop esports monitoring solution Sports betting apps: Why change is long overdue Iowa sports betting revenue up despite further handle decline in May NY sports betting handle and revenue up in May Indiana sports betting handle falls again in May Gambling Related Harm APPG launches white paper inquiry Arizona sports betting revenue up despite handle fall in March North Carolina governor signs sports betting into law Vermont governor signs sports betting bill into law Where are the next big US sports betting wins? DraftKings enters race to acquire PointsBet US DC sports betting handle continues to decline in May BHA will not be “coerced” into televised debate Romanian tennis player banned over anti-corruption breaches Sweden’s channelisation rate at “critically low” 77% Kambi and LeoVegas extend sportsbook partnership NJ gambling revenue continues to rise in May despite land-based declines Malta regulator cancels MKC Limited’s licence AGCO penalises BetVictor and Fitzdares over sports betting breaches PA gambling revenue continues to rise in May ITIA bans two tennis players for life over betting offences NH reports further handle decline in May Michigan online gambling revenue hits $185.8m in May Genius Sports expands integrity deal with German FA Wynnbet launches online casino and sports betting in WV MS sports betting handle falls again in May France’s LFP sanctions footballers for breaching betting ban Genius extends Premier League data rights deal Delaware sports betting handle continues decline in May IBIA expands membership network with OlyBet BetMakers concludes 10% share buy-back Playing the field with Stefano Vaccarino Epic and Entain to educate MLS players on gambling harm Nevada gambling revenue reaches $1.29bn in May NFL suspends more players for breaching betting rules CFL signs FanDuel as first authorised gaming partner RI sports betting handle slips to 10-month low in May Industry bodies to release women’s sports study at iGB Live Arizona handle slips 16.9% month-on-month on April Ohio’s sports betting tax rate doubles to 20% Azartia Games secures Portuguese licences 2023 Wimbledon Odds Tracker powered by Kambi Soft2Bet to enter Romania with new licence Sportradar wins bid for CONMEBOL data rights Bplay and GiG expand in Argentina with Mendoza launch Bet365 pins down expanded partnership with UFC Genius Sports scores extended data deal with NFL Maverick Gaming appeals tribal sports betting lawsuit dismissal Caesars launches mobile sportsbook in Puerto Rico New York sports betting handle slips to 10-month low in June Kentucky to launch legal sports betting on 7 September Episode 19: Looking at Ontario’s legal gaming market with Paul Burns Sportradar pens extension with Caesars Sportsbook Kindred expands US presence with tech platform launch in PA Iowa sports betting handle down again in June Gambling Commission fines Star Racing £594,000 FA charges Nottingham Forest’s Toffolo over betting breaches Kambi and Eyas target Brazil with Lance! Betting launch Indiana sports wagering handle continues to decline in June Colorado betting handle falls again in May Women’s sports boom raises corruption risk, new report warns Penn migrates Barstool Sportsbook to proprietary platform Entain to acquire Angstrom Sports in £200m deal NJ gambling revenue up 13.9% year-on-year in June HKJC betting turnover reaches HK$141.1bn in 2022-23 season Delaware igaming spend slips to year-low in June GiG powers Crab Sports’ launch in Maryland MA online sports betting handle down 27% to $323.5m in June Football tops suspicious betting alerts for IBIA in Q2 Pennsylvania gambling revenue records tumble in 2022-23 DC sports betting handle falls again in June Kindred leading in Netherlands as revenue up 29% in Q2 NFL suspends Broncos’ Eyioma Uwazurike for betting violations Missing an open goal Gaming revenue growth continues to decelerate in US Shape Games, operator margins lift Kambi Q2 results Record-breaking Derby Week lifts CDI Q2 figures Philippoussis sanctioned for breaching tennis betting rules Illinois approves Hard Rock Casino sportsbook Fox Bet to close by 31 August Nevada gambling revenue dips in June Massachusetts casinos fined for college betting rule breaches Sports betting decline hits Michigan igaming revenue in June Bolivian tennis official suspended for 12 years over corruption Colorado handle declines again in June Mississippi betting handle continues decline in June New Hampshire sports betting revenue hits $81.0m in FY23 Bet-at-home H1 cost-cutting pushes earnings despite revenue decline Caesars Digital becomes EBITDA positive in Q2 PlayUp accused of falsifying documents as Mintas case expands scope BetMGM close to profitability as MGM hits record revenue in Q2 Pagcor details new regulatory framework for offshore gaming FL Entertainment lauds betting and gaming segment in H1 Rhode Island sports betting handle declines in FY23 Arizona sports betting handle down again in May DraftKings further increases full-year guidance after Q2 growth IBIA welcomes Galera.bet as latest member Victoria bans sports betting on minors Amelco secures gaming related supplier licence in Ontario Genius benefits from betting growth as revenue rises 22.1% in Q2 BetMGM clinches Kentucky market access agreement FanDuel expands golf betting with IMG Arena integration IBIA expands Brazilian network with KTO ESPN makes its betting move as Penn lets go of Barstool Flutter’s US business reaches “profitability inflection point” in H1 Jackson highlights scale, product as profit drivers for Flutter Stats Perform scores extension to Premier League rights data deal Online growth drives Lithuania H1 gambling revenue up 21.5% ESPN Bet to launch in November Wynn talks up “substantial” UAE growth potential as Q2 revenue rises Entain hails record online players after revenue hits £2.40bn in H1 FanDuel and DraftKings neck-and-neck in New York during July Bet365 and FanDuel among applicants for KY mobile betting licence ITIA suspends three tennis players for match fixing Risky business: The perils of setting Premier League odds Four more charged in Iowa State gambling investigation Dearth of igaming legislation prompts major WynnBet roll-back World Series of Politics takes on Florida sports betting in bumper 20th episode Indiana sports betting revenue up despite handle dip in July Iowa betting revenue up despite another handle drop in July Detroit casino revenue remains level at $107.2m in July Starlizard flags 79 suspicious football matches in H1 Online growth drives US gaming revenue to record $16.1bn iGB pens strategic partnership with Glücksspielwesen.de Massachusetts sports betting handle dips below $300m in July FL sports betting hits latest obstacle as rehearing petition filed Fanatics launches online sportsbook in four states Caesars upgrades William Hill Nevada mobile sportsbook Impairments push Rank Group to FY loss despite land-based recovery New Hampshire sports betting spend dips to $36.9m in July New Jersey gambling revenue surpasses $500m in July Arizona betting handle reaches $393m in June LiveScore Bet backs Women’s World Cup to reach new heights ITIA bans French tennis player for life over match-fixing Italy igaming dashboard Caesars extends online racebook to New York Washington DC sports betting handle slumps to $7.7m in July Pennsylvania gambling revenue up 8.9% to $467m in July Mississippi sports betting revenue level at $2.5m in July Australia launches national self-exclusion register BetStop Fanatics partners Guardians to open first MLB ballpark sportsbook Kentucky opens online betting pre-registration as launch nears How will ESPN Bet carve out its place in the industry? College betting lands Fox Bet with $80,000 New Jersey penalty Delaware igaming wagers continue to decline in July Commission-free exchange Novig raises $6.4m in pre-seed round CDI closes deal for historical racing specialist Exacta Kentucky approves online and retail sports betting licences Sportradar scores betting data deal with US Soccer Michigan online gambling revenue tops $176m in July Dazn Bet granted German sports betting licence Entain CEE adds another piece to the puzzle with STS Fanatics expands retail network with new Columbus sportsbook FansUnite expects to save $7.1m from DragonBet migration Nascar secures micro-betting partnership with nVenue Bet365 grabs Arizona licence Nascar seeks US betting boost through Sportradar deal Bally Bet relaunches Kambi-powered app in Ohio Sporttrade now live in Colorado Episode 21: The next step for Brazil Nevada posts record monthly win in July Ontario: The state of play Fanatics completes PointsBet deal in eight US states DOI blasts West Flagler over Florida sports betting rehearing request Boom Entertainment acquires NBC Sports’ predictions app Revenue dips as US plans gear up at BlueBet Rhode Island sports betting handle slips to three-year low in July Malta regulator cancels Tipster’s licences Net profit up 56.4% at STS in H1 Betr launches real-money sportsbook in Virginia NCAA demands help in the wake of soaring college gambling problems Kentucky launches legal retail sports betting Turnover is vanity, profit is sanity BetMGM rolls out revamped sports betting app as NFL season kicks off LeoVegas breaks ground with BetMGM UK Kansas sports betting wagers reach $94.4m in August Iowa athletes plead guilty to reduced charges NY online sports betting revenue slips to 13-month low in August IBIA pens betting integrity deal with Buenos Aires regulator Iowa betting revenue down year-on-year in August despite handle jump Missouri sports betting fight could be reignited as new petitions filed 2023 NFL Odds Tracker powered by Kambi West Flagler mulls Supreme Court appeal after rehearing denied Colorado sports betting handle dips below $300m in July Indiana sports betting handle level year-on-year at $238m in August Online casino included in imminent Brazil gambling regs BetMGM ups the ante for the 2023-24 NFL season FA hands suspended ban to Forest’s Toffolo over betting breaches Brazil lower house approves gambling bill Sweden gambling regulator nets funding boost Spajic tapped as Betfred USA CEO Genius shares down 10% as Apax sells $121m in stock Arrests made in Spain as match-fixing network dismantled Delaware igaming spend down again in August DraftKings claims NJ sports betting top spot in August EGBA urges Norway to drop online gambling monopoly Massachusetts sports betting revenue falls despite handle rise in August Dazn Bet launches in Germany West Flagler files motion to stay ahead of Supreme Court appeal OpenBet enters newly regulated Brazilian sports betting market with Play7.Bet French competition authority clears FDJ for ZeTurf acquisition GC clashes with Racing Post over coverage of proposed risk checks Pennsylvania sports betting revenue drops 35% in August Michigan online gambling revenue rises 13.2% in August Spanish gambling revenue up 55.1% year-on-year to €312.6m in Q2 Entain online revenue fails to meet expectations in Q3 New Hampshire reveals year-on-year sports betting decline in August BetMGM signs Hollywood star Chris Rock to support UK launch ITIA hands provisional suspension to French tennis player Broville Genius Sports unveils BetVision sports streaming solution West Flagler files challenge against DeSantis and FL legislature Flutter acquires majority stake in Serbia’s MaxBet for €141m Waterhouse VC: Ordem e progresso Arizona sports betting spend hits $323.2m in July Portugal online gambling revenue reaches record €205.9m in Q2 Envisioning a world beyond bonuses WagerWire pens marketplace technology sports betting deal with SB22 Betsson secures online sports betting licence in France Kentucky opens legal online sports betting market Kambi scores extended sportsbook deal with Sweden’s ATG DC Circuit denies West Flagler’s motion to stay FDJ completes acquisition of ZEturf Super Group exits India over new online betting tax Nevada gambling revenue level year-on-year at $1.21bn in August Kambi pens multichannel sportsbook deal with Svenska Spel Rhode Island sports betting revenue declines in August Mobile gaming dashboard powered by H2 Novig to launch in Colorado with new licence Fanatics completes PointsBet US purchase in New York and Wyoming Paddy Power closes 21 shops in Ireland LeoVegas returns to the Netherlands with new website Kambi to power 711’s expansion into Dutch online sports betting market New York mobile sports betting revenue hits record $165.6m in September IBIA pens sports betting integrity partnership with IXUP Inspired scores virtual sports partnership with NBA Iowa sports betting handle jumps to $245.8m in September Colorado bounces back in August as sports betting handle hits $306.1m Sportradar secures deal to power Taiwan Sports Lottery NorthStar Gaming to expand reach across Canada Episode 22: A home run for sports betting in Missouri? Sportradar and Genius slapped with patent suit Best Bookies’ Price halts Australian service after ACMA warning UK’s Grand National cuts runners for 2024 race Elys launches new SportBet.com brand in US Ontario igaming revenue more than doubles in Q2 Indiana sports betting handle surpasses $400m in September Kansas smashes sports betting handle record in September Juventus contacts Italian FA over Fagioli betting reports Betfred launches Maryland sportsbook with Long Shot’s Massachusetts: DraftKings takes record $290m sports bets in September New Jersey gambling revenue up 7.5% in September despite land-based dip G2E 2023: Like Covid never happened Italian footballer suspended for seven months amid illegal betting scandal IBIA reports 50 suspicious betting alerts in Q3 North Carolina sports betting rules outline pick’em ban ESPN Bet unveils brand Mississippi sports betting handle surpasses $50m in September Record igaming revenue drives Pennsylvania market growth in September Washington DC: Caesars retains sports betting top spot in September Netherlands’ NGR up 85% in 2022 AS Roma backs El Shaarawy and Zalewski over illegal betting allegations Red card for double standards Superbook Sports launches online sportsbook in Virginia Eight in ten Spaniards gambled in 2022 Delaware sports betting handle hits eight-month high in September GAN Sports set for Nevada entry Kentuckians wager $250m on sports since opening HKJC aims to expand World Pool after strong 2023 LiveScore Group’s Sam Sadi builds his media empire Michigan: online casino jump offsets sports betting dip in September Arizona sports betting spend surpasses $358m in August A force to be reckoned with ATG bucks the Swedish market with big rise in profits BetMGM seals Sportradar NBA tracking data deal US Supreme Court denies West Flagler’s motion to stay Louisiana sportsbooks take record $43.1m in revenue during September New Hampshire sports betting handle dips year-on-year in September Italy’s Sandro Tonali handed 10-month ban NHL issues first sports betting ban to Ottawa Senators star Pinto PGA Tour suspends US golfers over betting rule breaches Asian Games boosts Chinese lottery figures in September Detroit casino revenue slips to $101.6m in September Rhode Island sports betting handle hits six-month high in September Tribal sports betting ballots filed in California Kambi scores sports betting partnership with LiveScore Group Exploring the potential and pitfalls of AI in sports betting DraftKings partners Passamaquoddy tribe for Maine sportsbook How Adam Greenblatt is sharpening BetMGM’s competitive edge Nevada gambling revenue climbs to $1.27bn in September Seminole Tribe plans Florida sports betting relaunch in December ESPN Bet to launch on 14 November Maine to launch legal sports betting on 3 November Hungary national lottery partners OddsMatrix for sportsbook revamp Oklahoma governor sets out legal sports betting plans Maine sports betting market opens for business Jockey Club CEO launches petition against affordability checks India government orders blocking of 22 betting websites BHA aims to slow decline on British horseracing betting EveryMatrix winning streak continues as casino record broken again in Q3 Elys set for US mobile sports betting debut with Caesars in Colorado West Flagler files motion to suspend Hard Rock Bet in Florida Stake acquires Betfair Colombia NCAA football payouts cost Colorado in September Lithuania revenue up to €161m in first nine months after online growth IGT enters Puerto Rico online sports betting market with Ponce Plaza Affordability checks: GC chief dismisses black market fears New York sets US-first with $2bn online sports betting handle in October ITIA bans seven Belgian tennis players for match-fixing Kenya Gambling Control Bill 2023 proposes new regulator and sweeping reform Kansas sets new sports betting handle and revenue records in October ESPN BET launch: everything you need to know Indiana posts year-on-year sports betting decline in October Iowa sports betting handle hits 21-month high in October Australia lower house passes credit card gambling ban bill Forging a new path in daily fantasy sports ESPN Bet launches across 17 US states FanDuel and Genius Sports launch NFL BetVision streaming solution Detroit casinos hit by strikes as revenue slips to $82.8m in October DraftKings smashes more Massachusetts sports betting records in October Arizona sports betting handle hits six-month high in September Mississippi sports betting market shrinks in October Fanatics continues PointsBet US takeover with West Virginia launch Washington DC sports betting market declines year-on-year in October New Jersey gambling revenue up 9.3% year-on-year in October Pennsylvania sports betting handle hits record $829m in October Florida Supreme Court rejects West Flagler motion to block Hard Rock Bet GC’s Andrew Rhodes walks the tightrope on affordability checks Louisiana sets sports betting handle and revenue records in October Delaware: sports betting grows but igaming declines in October Nearly half of German players still using black market, says study Fanatics launches in Virginia as PointsBet switchover continues Michigan online sports betting handle hits record $533m in October Bet365 extends US reach with Louisiana launch Global Tote agrees contract extension with Meadowlands Racing Brazil sports betting tax rate set at 12% as attempt to remove igaming fails Road to ICE 2024: Sports betting heads to LatAm Road to ICE 2024: Sports betting heads to LatAm The art of harnessing artificial intelligence for sportsbooks Wyoming smashes online sports betting records in October ARC and RMG to launch shared channels for international racing wagering Slovenian tennis official banned for betting on matches and data manipulation Brazil Football Confederation appoints Gussem to oversee integrity Brazil’s upcoming vote: Everything you need to know New Hampshire sports betting handle hits seven-month high in October PointsBet CEO: On course to deliver growth in FY25 Penn Entertainment’s ESPN Bet and theScore Bet strike partnerships with NHL Brazil’s Senate plenary to delay final voting on regulation until December Nevada gambling revenue exceeds $1.3bn in October North Carolina approves online sports betting licence applications Oddset Sportwetten pledges support to Germany’s DSWV Gambling Commission figures show land-based gambling surge Connecticut Lottery names Fanatics as sports betting partner Maine sports wagers surpass $37.0m in opening month Rhode Island betting handle and revenue reach 10-month high in October ESPN Bet: The view from the top DeSantis team requests to dismiss petition against betting in Florida BetMGM expects to reach $500m EBITDA by 2026 Fanatics takes over from PointsBet in Colorado ESPN Bet to debut in North Carolina with PGA sponsorship deal Amendments submitted for California sports betting ballot Australian Senate approves credit card online gambling ban legislation Churchill Downs opens $90m Derby City Gaming Downtown in Kentucky DraftKings CEO Robins “keeping a close eye” on ESPN Bet launch Brazil: Could today’s vote be delayed? Brazil gambling regulation vote delayed to 12 December Greenblatt: 2024 the year BetMGM unlocks Las Vegas Fitch “neutral” on global gaming outlook for 2024 Stats Perform pens 2030 extension to WTA rights data deal New York sets $2.11bn handle record in November FanDuel lobbied against New York rules on advertising near colleges Kentucky online sports wagers reach $323.6m in opening weeks Iowa sports betting handle rises again in November Sportradar scores global tennis data and streaming deal with ATP IMG wins exclusive media rights for 85 CAF territories until 2025 Brazil’s senate votes to approve sports betting – igaming removed Colorado sports betting handle tops $554m in October Fanatics soft launches sports betting in Connecticut Bill Hornbuckle on MGM Resorts’ global growth ambitions Strikes hit Detroit casino revenue again in November Tennessee passes $500m handle for first time in November Vermont to launch online mobile sports betting on 11 January 2024 Indiana sports betting handle hits record $513.7m in November Road to ICE 2024: A fascinating year for US sports betting Kansas smashes sports betting handle record in November ACMA flags gambling giants for breaching in-play betting rules Spain gambling revenue jumps 23.6% to €304.2m in Q3 Sun International acquires Peermont in ZAR7.3bn deal Episode 24: Victor Rocha on California’s betting ballot measure Massachusetts’ November revenue – are we seeing ESPN Bet’s first surge? STS appoints new CEO and chair following Entain CEE buy-out SharpLink: The personalisation effect Washington DC revenue down 38.6% in November BetMGM and NHL announce multi-year extension to partnership MGA publishes performance report for H1 2023 Michigan operators boosted by record monthly igaming receipts Pennsylvania blames ESPN Bet for November betting revenue drop Mississippi sports betting handle hits 11-month high in November Louisiana smashes sports betting handle record again in November UK MPs call for reduction in football gambling adverts to protect children Arizona sees sports betting handle surge in October National Thoroughbred League announces new Las Vegas headquarters Brazil’s chamber of deputies gives final approval to regulate gambling – igaming included New Hampshire sports betting spend continues to rise in November Netherlands minister Weerwind announces new plans to counter problem gambling British, Irish and Japanese horse racing industries form committee Rhode Island: Handle and revenue down in November Delaware: Igaming revenue rises in November – sports betting declines Delaware Lottery launches first online sportsbook Episode 25: Predictions for gaming regulation in 2024 ITIA bans four more tennis officials over corruption charges Arkansas generates $3.8m in gambling revenue for December GambleAware CEO “welcomes” statutory UK industry levy New York smashes online sports betting revenue record in December Portugal sets €215.3m online gambling revenue record in Q3 BetMGM to become new sponsor of Premier League Darts Betfred extends sponsorship of Derby Festival Iowa reveals year-on-year sports betting growth in December DraftKings and BetMGM secure market access in North Carolina Kambi CEO Kristian Nylén announces resignation Corinthians signs record R$370m deal with VaideBet Maine sports betting handle exceeds $44.0m in December GiG powers Betway launch in Portugal LiveScore FY23 sees revenue boost of 48.9% Georgia sports betting bill returns to senate Road to ICE 2024: Sports betting advertising coming under fire Maryland breaks sports betting handle again in December Vermont opens legal sports betting market North Carolina sports betting launch edges closer as internal controls deadline set Sports Betting Alliance opposes California sports betting ballots Sportradar and Asian Football Confederation renew integrity partnership ITIA bans French tennis player for match fixing Indiana sets $55.6m sports betting revenue record in December UK affordability checks to be debated in February after successful petition Kansas smashes sports betting revenue record in December Tennessee: Betting handle tops $493.3m in December Macau Jockey Club to cease operating horse racing from April Delaware: Sports betting revenue up in December as igaming remains steady ITIA bans tennis official for 16 years over corruption charges All-time high in New Jersey as 2023 revenue hits $5.78bn International cricketer banned for two years for anti-corruption breaches Tiers and turbulence in US sports betting The analyst’s take: Bet365’s 2022-23 financial results Massachusetts sets $658.7m sports betting handle record in December Arizona to accept new event wagering licence applications in February Gamma Intermediate completes sale of 6.4% stake in Lottomatica Flutter earnings call: FanDuel ready to “get ahead” in igaming Pennsylvania gambling revenue hits record $5.70bn in 2023 Oregon sets sports betting revenue and handle records in December Waterhouse VC: A year in review Mississippi sports betting market shrinks in December Intralot extends contract with Morocco’s MDJS until 2025 Michigan online gambling revenue hits record $2.30bn in 2023 ATG CEO Skarplöth calls for differentiated tax following 4% rise proposal ITIA suspends another player over Belgian tennis match-fixing case Louisiana sets sports betting handle and revenue records in December Fanatics launches sportsbook and online casino in Pennsylvania Betr secures market access deals in Colorado, Pennsylvania and Kentucky Underdog partners with McConnell Golf for North Carolina sports betting Road to ICE 2024: Entain’s sports betting acquisitions spark trouble Road to ICE 2024: White paper opens up opportunities for land-based casinos Road to ICE 2024: Affordability checks looming large amid criticism DC December: sports betting revenue up despite handle decline North Carolina to launch mobile sports betting on 11 March CNIGA issues “warning” after California sports betting initiative scrapped Home field advantage: Strive creates a PAM for North America New Hampshire sports betting market declines year-on-year in December IBIA partnership with Norway signals end of monopoly Data is the new oil Svenska Spel loses appeal against ATG over naming rights Arizona sets new sports betting handle record in November Online sports betting bills filed in Mississippi Kindred pens expanded partnership with Stats Perform Sportradar: Alpha Odds delivered 10% average profit increase in 2023 Genius Sports announces “first-of-its-kind” Edge automated pricing tool FairPlay Sports Media announces Quarter4 purchase “It’s showtime!” – BetMGM bets big on the UK Caesars agrees tribal deal to launch online sports betting in North Carolina Rhode Island posts further year-on-year sports betting declines in December NFL: Super Bowl viewers will see three sports betting ads during game Bet365 and BlueBet expand US presence with new launches Top horse racing live data companies merge IBIA reports 35% decrease in suspicious activity for 2023 DraftKings partners with LeBron James PointsBet reports record net win of AU$69.9m for Q2 FY24 The UK in 2024: Can the sports betting industry be saved? Macau’s January revenue of MOP19.3bn nearly breaks post-Covid record Endeavor to integrate IMG Arena into Openbet Mississippi House to consider another online sports betting bill Mississippi House clears online sports betting bill Georgia senate passes amended online sports betting bill Colorado smashes monthly betting handle as $716.4m wagered in December Nevada gambling revenue hits record $15.52bn in 2023 AGA: Super Bowl LVIII bets to reach $23.10bn in US Fanatics replaces PointsBet in Iowa Episode 27: Representative Dina Titus on the Gaming Caucus and GRIT Bet365 extends US reach with Arizona launch BetMGM signs exclusive sports betting partnership with X Iowa sports betting handle and revenue rise in January New York breaks online sports betting revenue record again in January More than 14,500 bets per second recorded ahead of Super Bowl Barstool scores sports betting partnership with DraftKings US sports betting: What’s your edge? Indiana sets monthly revenue record of $53.5m for January WynnBet ceases operations in Massachusetts Maryland’s January sports betting revenue up 23.4% year-on-year Nevada breaks state record for Super Bowl bets with $185.6m wagered Flutter pens inaugural external B2B sportsbook deal with PMU Penn to acquire Wynn’s NY sports betting licences, launch ESPN Bet in state Maine sports betting receipts hit new high despite handle dip in January Study finds New York generates over 37% of all US sports betting tax Tennessee: January betting handle drops 5.6% month-on-month Detroit casino revenue down 8.8% year-on-year FDJ reports “solid” 6.5% year-on-year revenue growth for 2023 Minnesota governor vows to pass betting bill at start of 2024 session Penn reports Q4 net loss of $358.8m following ESPN Bet launch Connecticut report says 1.8% of state residents suffer from problem gambling Super Bowl wagers hit $71.5m in Pennsylvania DraftKings ups 2024 forecast after strong end to 2023 Super Bowl Sunday: Stats showdown Alabama gambling bills passed by the house Massachusetts smashes sports betting revenue record in January New Jersey smashes gambling revenue records in January Kansas sports betting handle tops $239m in January Brazil ban on celebrity sports betting ads to be considered Igaming dashboard powered by H2 Louisiana sports betting growth curve flattens in January Mississippi sports betting revenue up in January despite handle dip PFL strikes regulatory compliance partnership with ProhiBet US gaming revenue tops $66.5bn for third consecutive record year Pennsylvania gambling revenue edges up year-on-year in January Michigan igaming revenue reaches record $181.9m in January Fanatics launches online sports betting and casino in Michigan Waterhouse VC: The mathematics of betting North Carolina’s sports betting market: The latest updates Sturgis’ review of Gambling Commission’s survey stoking the fire Yield Sec: Two-thirds of Super Bowl bets in US were illegal Ohio bans player prop bets on NCAA games Affordability checks: Everything you need to know Sportradar scores extension with Bundesliga International Webis upbeat on growth prospects despite wider net loss in H1 Arizona sports betting revenue reaches record high in December Netherlands regulator KSA presents 2024 supervisory agenda Spain: online gambling revenue edges up to €315.3m in Q4 Betsson CEO Lindwall celebrates “record year for the group” and outlines 2024 plans Fanatics Sportsbook goes live in Indiana Georgia moves closer to sports betting after bill passes senate Rhode Island’s sports betting handle declines by 6.5% in January BlueBet nets record wagering turnover revenue in H1 – offsets US loss New Hampshire sports betting decline continues in January Analysing the data: Breaking down Spain’s 2023 in numbers North Carolina issues eight online sports betting licences ahead of launch Fanatics hits milestone with sportsbook launch in New York Nevada gambling revenue hits $1.28bn in record-breaking January Caesars first to launch sports betting in North Carolina with tribal partnership New York confirms plans for $1bn Belmont Park racing makeover FanDuel named as Carolina Panthers’ sports betting partner AI roots out 73% of suspicious matches in Sportradar’s 2023 Integrity Report GC’s Gambling Survey for Great Britain: Lottery reigns supreme Ohio online sports betting nets higher revenue despite handle decline LaLiga clamps down on “nefarious” betting behaviour with US Integrity link EGBA lauds EU’s proposed introduction of digital identification Colorado sports betting revenue tops $53.4m in January Super Group’s FY2023 sees €199.7m drop in profit despite record revenue Austrac launches investigation into Bet365 over potential AML failings ICE and iGB Affiliate reveal record attendance figures in 2024 Montenegro’s electronic payments ban raises industry concerns IBIA report highlights role restrictions play in supporting unregulated market Betsson rolls out flagship brand in Italy Alabama advances scaled-back gambling bills with sports betting excluded FanDuel takes DC as lottery gives up on Gambet Online New York handle drops to $1.77bn in February despite Super Bowl North Carolina prepares to launch online sports betting Tennessee online handle continues month-on-month decline Entain, Betfred and Flutter join GC Industry Forum led by Nick Rust OBE Maryland second state with lower February sports betting handle Waterhouse VC: Spotlight on industry leaders Genius Sports set to extend Premier League data deal until 2029 Georgia Senate sports betting bill gets first look in house Indiana sports betting handle surpasses $400m in February Retail loss fails to halt February year-on-year sports betting growth in Iowa GeoComply: Expect North Carolina to be a top market Genius Sports announces move into free-to-play games vertical Arizona breaks sports betting revenue record again in January Minnesota senate tax committee doubles wagering tax, moves bill forward Bally’s planning late Q2 sports betting launch in Massachusetts Kansas reveals year-on-year sports betting growth in February ATG calls on banks to help combat “worrying” Sweden channelisation rates Caesars-licensee BIG Brazil nearing lottery accreditation in Rio de Janeiro Massachusetts online sportsbooks report $5.98bn handle in first 12 months New Hampshire sports betting declines again in February Delaware reveals year-on-year igaming and betting growth in February Don’t expect Georgia lawmakers to legalise sports betting in 2024 Australia’s ACMA requests blocking of another eight gambling sites Michigan sports betting handle drags down February gaming totals Pennsylvania igaming revenue reaches record $184.9m in February NCAA launches ‘Draw the Line’ gambling education campaign US Representative Tonko to file bill requiring federal approval for states to offer wagering Sportradar nears upper end of FY23 revenue guidance with US growth New Washington, DC bill would allow competitive digital sports betting market Baseball star Ohtani’s lawyers: Interpreter stole for illegal sports betting Racecourse Media Group names Dowding as chief betting officer Mississippi sports betting market shrinks in February Peru receives 145 licence applications for online gambling in 30 days DC sports betting revenue level despite handle drop in February Florida Supreme Court won’t hear sports betting case Penta working with JP Morgan to explore “strategic options” for Fortuna Heavily amended Minnesota wagering bill gets out of committee Defendant claims “character assassination” from DraftKings in preliminary injunction case State of the Union: A look back at the week that was in the US Louisiana sports betting handle hits $274.8m in February Australia rugby league clubs continue blocking of sports betting adverts India government cracks down on celebrities advertising offshore gambling Former BetCity owners fire €104 million demand back at Entain More changes proposed to Georgia wagering bills; vote planned Wednesday Ohtani: ‘I have never bet on sports or willfully sent money to the bookmaker’ Leading US operators launch Responsible Online Gaming Association NCAA seeks college prop bets ban Georgia house committee sets up 11th-hour sports betting sprint GST leaves India out of its depth Slovaks place €21.4bn in bets over 2023 as online market surges Georgia committee passes wagering bill with most generous RG cutout in US IGA executive director confident of California sports betting with tribal help Fanatics replaces PointsBet in Kansas The evolution of Las Vegas PGAM 2024: How is the industry raising RG standards? Georgia lawmakers fail (again) to legalise sports betting State of the Union: A look back at the week that was in North America Pari-mutuels to SCOTUS: Florida court decision in conflict with federal opinion Nevada gambling revenue climbs again to $1.34bn in February Virginia wagering revenue report: February handle up 26% over last year Ohio sports betting revenue down by 41.4% despite Super Bowl Nearly $200m wagered in first week of North Carolina sports betting Mississippi senate committee keeps online sports betting bill alive Ukraine considers ban on online gambling for armed forces Rhode Island sports betting revenue plummets 42% in February Swedish memorandum would strengthen match-fixing battle Botafogo owner reported to Brazilian federal police over match-fixing claims Tracks and tribes key sticking points in Minnesota wagering debate OpenBet owner Endeavor taken private in $13bn deal Betano set for UK launch through BVGroup Ontario market growing two years on, shifting focus to consumer protections ESPN Bet can challenge market leaders, Truist report shows US federal government asks for second extension in Florida wagering case Fanatics sportsbook goes live in Arizona CNIGA’s Siva loves a good compromise; wants to expand role as tribal leader to IGA PNR Tecnologia and Lema request Loterj accreditation amid IBJR criticism State of the Union: A look at the week that was in North America Rivalry hails diversification impact as revenue rises to $35.7m in 2023 New York sports betting handle hits $19.64bn in FY23 Legalising sports betting in Minnesota just got a lot trickier Belgium report warns of impact of over-regulation on channelisation Maryland online casino is dead. What else is left for 2024 US gambling expansion? CDI completes United Tote stake sale to NYRA Solving sports betting – the AI way Howe: California sports betting will be done “with and through” state tribes Colorado sports betting revenue down despite handle increase in February Detroit casino revenue edges up to $123.9m in March Operator-branded platforms won’t have a home in legal California wagering Record handle fails to halt Maine sports betting revenue decline in March France regulator ANJ notes “significant progress” in problem gambling prevention Spain Supreme Court overturns gambling ad restrictions Brazil betting regulation to be ready by end of July Maryland sports handle jumps by 21.3% in March to $536.7m BlueBet agrees to acquire Betr wagering business BetMakers acquires Racelab Global assets Caesars launches mobile sports betting at Harrah’s casino in Mississippi Jdigital labels Spain ad restrictions annulments “very positive” but urges caution Kajuru to lead parliamentary inquiry on Brazil sports betting New Jersey senator formally introduces bill to hike online tax to 30% Feds say Ohtani “considered a victim” and interpreter stole $16m from star for gambling debts Kansas sports wagers reach $252.9m in March ITIA bans Spanish tennis player for 15 years over corruption Denmark helpline StopSpillet receives nearly 3,000 calls in first five years Charting Nigeria’s online gambling growth amid regulatory battles ASA reiterates ad guidelines ahead of Euro 2024 and warns against targeting minors State of the Union: A look at the week that was in North America Ex-Ohtani interpreter Mizuhara out on bond in illegal wagering case Indiana betting handle falls just short of monthly record in March Tennessee market bounces back in March as gross wagers hit $473.6m FanDuel likely has two-year head start on competition in Washington, DC New Hampshire sports betting handle halts decline in March
