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
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
