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Delaware igaming revenue down in May despite 125.6% hike in spend
Online gambling revenue in Delaware declined 17.3% year-on-year to $910,282 in May despite player spending more than doubling to $26.7m. Revenue was down from $1.1m…
Hard Rock scores partnership with soccer icon Messi
Land-based operator Hard Rock International has entered into a partnership with Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi. The five-year global agreement will see Messi serve as…
BetMGM enters DC market with Washington Nationals partnership
BetMGM is to expand into Washington DC’s regulated sports betting market through an exclusive partnership with the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball (MLB) team. Under…
Iowa reveals month-on-month betting revenue and handle declines in May
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has reported a month-on-month decline in sports betting revenue and handle for May. Net receipts for the month…
DraftKings to collaborate with AGA responsible betting campaign
DraftKings has announced a collaboration with the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) “Have a Game Plan, Bet Responsibly” campaign. The campaign will be featured on DraftKings’…
Smarkets receives investment from Susquehanna to expand US presence
Betting exchange operator Smarkets has announced a series B investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity, which will help Smarkets to increase its expansion across the US.…
PointsBet secures Maryland market access deal with Riverboat Group
Sportsbook operator PointsBet has entered into an agreement with the Riverboat Group’s Riverboat on-the-Potomac venue in Maryland to secure market access in the US state.…
IBIA-H2 report hails NV and NJ regulatory regimes, but ranks Canada 19th of 20
A new report from the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and H2 Gambling Capital has ranked New Jersey and Nevada among the strongest regulated online…
Detroit casino revenue edges up month-on-month in May
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported a slight month-on-month rise in revenue from the three land-based commercial casinos in Detroit, with revenue up…
MGM names Mandadi first chief strategy, innovation and technology officer
MGM Resorts International has appointed former Disney executive Tilak Mandadi to the newly created position of chief strategy, innovation and technology officer. In the new…
Penn National Gaming appoints Vimla Black-Gupta to board
Penn National Gaming has named marketer Vimla Black-Gupta as a new addition to the operator’s board of directors, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Black-Gupta has…
Louisiana Governor signs off on sports betting tax bill
Louisiana has taken a step closer to legal sports wagering after Governor John Bel Edwards signed the first of two bills required to regulate betting…
Oregon sports betting revenue up 293.0% YoY in May but down from April
The Oregon Lottery has reported a 293.0% year-on-year increase in sports betting revenue to $2.4m in May, while the US state’s handle also jumped 280.8%…
Lotto.com partners QuickChek to launch in New Jersey
Lotto.com, a digital platform for buying lottery tickets, has linked up with convenience store chain QuickChek to launch in the US state of New Jersey.…