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Genius Sports agrees multi-year exclusive NFL data partnership
Sports data and content provider Genius Sports (Genius) has announced an exclusive multi-year distribution partnership that sees it become the official betting data source for…
US Congress to consider repealing 0.25% federal handle tax
The United States Congress is to consider a new federal bill aiming to remove a national 0.25% excise tax on sports wagering handle. HB2350, also…
Virginia sports betting handle reaches $265.8m in February
Consumers in Virginia wagered $265.8m on sports during February, but adjusted gross revenue (AGR) for the US state remained at a loss for a second…
US national survey highlights problem gambling risk among young people
A survey from The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has suggested younger Americans are at particular risk of gambling-related harm, with half of those…
Allied Esports poker assets generate $1.5m profit ahead of Element sale
Allied Esports has reported a $45.5m loss for 2020, though its poker assets such as the World Poker Tour, which it is in the process of divesting,…
BetMGM and Detroit Tigers sign gaming-focused partnership
Major League Baseball outfit Detroit Tigers today announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with BetMGM, which will become an official gaming partner of the team. The…
Galaxy Gaming revenue drops 52% in 2020
Casino supplier Galaxy Gaming has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020, showing a decline in revenue of 52% for…
Rhode Island sports betting revenue falls to $1.5m in February
Rhode Island sportsbooks revenue totaled at $1.5m in February, a 33.0% decrease from February 2020 and 58.5% drop from January 2021. Players wagered $34.1m on…
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Score Media and Gaming (the Score) has partnered with the PGA Tour, making its theScore Bet sportsbook the Tour’s official betting operator in the US…
Allied Esports accepts increased Element offer in WPT bidding war with Bally’s
The bidding war for Allied Esports Entertainment’s poker assets, including the World Poker Tour, took another twist, as Allied’s board agreed to accept an increased…
BetMGM and Audacy announce multi-year partnership
Sportsbook BetMGM has been named as the preferred sports betting partner for audio platform Audacy, the business previously known as Entercom. The deal will see…
DraftKings acquires Vegas Sports Information Network
Sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has completed the acquisition of US-facing multi-platform broadcast and content provider Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN). Financial…
MGM Resorts appoints Jeff Mochal to senior communications role
MGM International Resorts has appointed Jeff Mochal as senior vice president of corporate communications while Ayesha Molino, who previously held the role, moves up to…
theScore secures Illinois market access with Caesars deal
Canada-based betting operator theScore has agreed a deal with Caesars Entertainment that will allow it to access the Illinois online betting market through Harrah’s Joliet…
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