Analysis
The great tech debt
As technology continues to develop, operators are having to choose between keeping up with the times or sticking to what they know best, a decision…
Under the hood: What drove BetMGM’s Sportsbook app revamp
Steered in part by customer feedback and taking inspiration from the best digital-first products from outside of the betting sector, the BetMGM app has received…
State of the Union: Maryland, Caesars, BetMGM and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, features progress in Maryland’s mobile sports betting saga, a new appointment from Caesars and…
That’s Entertainment: Penn National Race Course at 50
Penn National Race Course celebrated its 50th year this year, a year in which its parent company rebranded from Penn National Gaming to Penn Entertainment.…
The Friday effect
BetMGM’s new partnership with media brand Almost Friday – announced today (25 August) – is the latest in a long line of efforts to target…
If ESPN won’t sportsbook, will sportsbooks ESPN?
Sportsbooks and media entities have taken plenty of steps towards partnerships since the repeal of PASPA. Media brands, the thinking goes, offer an obvious audience…
Telehealth: gambling disorder treatment in a post-covid world
The treatment of gambling addiction in the US has experienced decades of stability, but recent pandemic-induced lockdowns have upset the balance. Kindbridge Research Institute Director…
Collaboration is key to North American esports betting
Esports betting in North America clearly offers a huge amount of potential, but almost all of this has so far been untapped. Pandascore head of…
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Read now!Slots M&A the right way
The world of gambling has been dominated by mergers and acquisitions in recent years, with slots studios especially liable to be snapped up. Cole Rush…
Incorporating esports into casinos
Land-based casinos have taken steps to present esports venues alongside their offerings, but have struggled to actually have any real success at using the vertical…
California’s sports betting showdown
With two different measures to be placed in front of California voters at the ballot box this November, Cole Rush examines what the future may…
State of the Union: North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes North Carolina’s failed attempt to pass sports betting legislation, as well as results…
State of the Union: Maryland, Colorado, Acies and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes criticism of licensing authorities in two different states. While an audit found Colorado’s…
State of the Union: theScore, Las Vegas Sands, Caesars and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes a market exit from one sports betting brand, as well as Las Vegas…
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