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GiG secures Virginia license for WSN.com
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has secured a vendor registration license in the US state of Virginia for its World Sports network (WSN.com) affiliate site. Issued…
Connecticut agrees gaming expansion deal with Mohegan Tribe
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has struck an agreement with the Mohegan Tribe to launch new gambling products, including sports betting and igaming, in the state. …
Sands sells Las Vegas empire for $6.25bn
Land-based gaming giant Las Vegas Sands has agreed to sell all of its Las Vegas properties and operations, in order to shift its focus to…
FanDuel faces class action lawsuit over delayed data claims
Flutter Entertainment-owned FanDuel is facing a class action lawsuit in the US state of Illinois after a customer claimed the operator was intentionally delaying real-time…
FuboTV completes Vigtory acquisition
Sports-focused streaming platform FuboTV has completed its acquisition of sportsbook operator Vigtory. The company said its expected expansion into wagering and interactivity will further differentiate…
WynnBet becomes Detroit Pistons’ fourth sportsbook partner
WynnBet, the casino and sports betting app operated by land-based giant Wynn Resorts, has partnered the Detroit Pistons, becoming the fourth sports operator to strike…
IGT posts $838.7m loss as Covid-19 closures drive 2020 revenue down
International Game Technology (IGT) has reported a net loss of $838.7m for its 2020 financial year, after the closure of casinos and other restrictions caused…
US federal court approves Big Fish Washington settlement
A US federal court has approved a settlement agreed by Churchill Downs Incorporated, former owner of Big Fish Games, and its current owner Aristocrat Leisure,…
Legal online and retail sports betting targeted in new Florida bill
Florida’s House of Representatives is to consider a new bill that seeks to legalize online and retail sports wagering in the US state. Introduced by…
SG 2020 revenue declines 19.9% amid lower product sales
Scientific Games saw revenue decline 19.9% to $2.72bn, as product sales collapsed amid land-based closures, but this was partially offset by growth in social and…
Delaware sports betting revenue climbs to $1.7m in January
Sports wagering revenue in Delaware increased 13.3% year-on-year in January, as players in the US state bet $11.7m on sports during the month. Revenue amounted…
Virginia attracts $58.9m in sports wagers during first month
The Virginia Lottery has revealed licensed operators processed $58.9m in sports bets during the first 11 days of legal activity in the US state, but…
BetMGM in US first with Borussia Dortmund partnership
MGM-Entain joint venture BetMGM has become the first US betting operator to partner with a German soccer club, striking a deal with Bundesliga giants Borussia…
theScore raises $186.3m in over-allotted IPO
TheScore parent Score Media and Gaming has raised $186.3m after selling 6.9m shares in its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq exchange. The Canada-based…