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Bally’s signs new partnership with Major League Baseball
Bally’s Corporation has entered into a partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB), in a deal that marks its third link-up with a professional sports league…
Sports betting launches in North Carolina
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and William Hill have opened The Book, North Carolina’s first legal sports betting venue, at both of its Harrah’s…
Wyoming sports betting bill moves to Senate after initial rejection
A bill to legalise online sports wagering in the state of Wyoming has finally passed the House of Representatives and moves onto the Senate after…
Churchill Downs raises $500m through senior notes offering and term loan
Racing and gambling operator Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has raised a total of $500m through a term loan and an offering of senior notes. Both…
XLMedia to acquire Sports Betting Dime for $26m
Affiliate business XLMedia has reached an agreement to acquire US-focused sportsbook review website Sports Betting Dime (SBD) for $26.0m. Founded in 2012, SBD operates as…
HBK Investments to contest Caesars’ William Hill acquisition
Investment management fund HBK Investments (HBK) is set to challenge the proposed merger between Caesars and William Hill. The Scheme Court Hearing date set to…
GAN pens simulated gaming deal with Gila River Gaming Enterprises
Online gaming solutions provider GAN has agreed a deal to provide social casino and simulated gaming products to land-based casino operator Gila River Gaming Enterprises.…
William Hill launches Problem Gambling Awareness Month RG campaign
Leading US operator William Hill has outlined plans for its responsible gaming campaign, which is set to run throughout Problem Gambling Awareness Month this March.…
Bally’s and Barstool granted approval for sports betting in Virginia
Barstool Sportsbook and Bally’s have both been approved to launch sports betting in Virginia This permit will allow Virginia-based sports fans to avail of both…
New York State Senate passes budget with online sports betting measures
The New York State Senate has passed its 2021-22 state budget proposal, which includes provisions and requirements for the operation of mobile sports betting in…
PA February igaming revenue up YoY but monthly growth streak ends
Pennsylvania’s streak of record monthly igaming revenue came to an end in February, but revenue was still four times the amount recorded in February 2020.…
NJ sports betting market slows in February despite YoY growth
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has reported year-on-year growth across the US state’s sports betting and online casino markets for February, but…
Mixed February sees MI sports betting revenue fall as igaming increases
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has reported a 171.8% month-on-month increase in igaming revenue in February, though revenue from sports betting in the US state…
Golden Nugget Online Gaming gains Virginia sports betting license
Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) today announced it has been granted an online sports betting license in the state of Virginia. The company has also…