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Scientific Games extends long-term relationship with Loto-Québec
Scientific Games has signed an extension to its long-term technology partnership with Canadian provincial lottery operator Loto-Québec. The renewed deal will run through to January…
PlayUp secures New Jersey market access
Australian sports betting and daily fantasy operator PlayUp has secured a market access agreement to operate in New Jersey. The operator signed a deal with…
Detroit casino revenue down 56.1% in 2020
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported a 56.1% year-on-year drop in revenue from Detroit’s three commercial casinos in 2020, after operations were disrupted…
FuboTV to acquire Vigtory amid plans for 2021 betting launch
Sports-focused streaming platform FuboTV has acquired sportsbook start-up Vigtory, a deal which the streaming service expects to allow it to launch its own sportsbook this…
Indiana sets new sports betting handle record in December
The Indiana Gaming Commission set a new sports betting handle record in December, while revenue from wagering more than doubled year-on-year. Adjusted gross revenue for the…
Jackpocket goes live in New York
US lottery courier app Jackpocket is now live for players in New York State, with popular games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, New York Lotto…
PointsBet signs latest Michigan deal with Detroit Red Wings
Online betting operator PointsBet has agreed a multi-year deal with National Hockey League (NHL) franchise the Detroit Red Wings, its second deal with a Michigan-based…
Las Vegas Sands founder Adelson dies aged 87
Las Vegas Sands founder, chairman and chief executive Sheldon Adelson has died at the age of 87 from complications related to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the operator…
Kentucky to reconsider online sports betting in new bill
Kentucky Republican Representative Adam Koenig has again filed legislation to legalise online sports betting in the US state. House Bill 241 is similar to House…
BetMGM partners with MLB’s Washington Nationals
BetMGM, the betting brand operated through the Entain and MGM Resorts joint venture Roar Digital, has secured a multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball franchise…
NCPG appoints Willard to lead policy and advocacy
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in the US has named Patrick Willard as its new director of policy and advocacy. In his new…
Bojoko launches affiliate site in New Jersey
Affiliate marketing business Bojoko has launched in New Jersey after securing a licence from the US state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). The launch will…
Game Wager targets US expansion through SCCG partnership
British peer-to-peer esports betting platform Game Wager has partnered Las Vegas-based gaming consultancy SCCG Management to support its growth plans in the US. The joint…
Entain CEO Segev to depart for Dazn
Entain is on the hunt for a new chief executive, with Shay Segev handing in his notice after less than a year in the role…