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GAN agrees Coolbet deal after strong Q3 revenue growth
Despite an 87.3% year-on-year rise in revenue during the third quarter, GAN saw costs of its expansion effort weigh on its bottom line, while the…
Arizona casino partners with Phoenix Suns & Mercury
Arizona’s tribal-operated Gila River Hotels & Casino has announced a new partnership with National Basketball Association (NBA) team Phoenix Suns, and Women’s NBA (WNBA) team…
US GGR improves in Q3 after commercial casino reopenings
The reopening of casinos across the US helped commercial gross gaming revenue (GGR) grow 293.0% quarter-on-quarter in Q3, but continuing novel coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions on…
Michigan casinos to close again under latest Covid-19 restrictions
Casinos in Michigan will be forced to close again this week as part of new novel coronavirus (covid-19) measures implemented by by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.…
Cordish breaks ground on new land-based casino in Pennsylvania
Real estate and entertainment business Cordish Companies has started work on its new $150m land-based Live! Casino property in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The facility, which…
Illinois betting handle doubles but revenue declines in September
Illinois sportsbook handle jumped 117.9% to $305.1m, as FanDuel and DraftKings saw large amounts wagered, but generated little revenue in September. Retail betting handle grew…
William Hill retains retail lead as D.C. market grows in October
Washington D.C.’s lottery saw stakes grow 27.8% month-over-month in October, though its city-wide mobile offering continues to be outstripped by William Hill’s retail sportsbook at…
Record month for betting & igaming drive NJ revenue growth in October
Gambling revenue in New Jersey increased by 15.0% year-on-year in October, as the state posted record monthly revenue for sports betting and online casino. Overall…
Acroud launches US online casino comparison site
Online gambling affiliate business Acroud AB has announced the launch of new online casino comparison website CompareCasino as part of its ongoing efforts to expand…
DraftKings raises 2020 guidance following Q3 growth
A third quarter in which revenue grew strongly has prompted DraftKings to raise its full year guidance for 2020, though the operator and technology provider’s…
VA Lottery reviewing 25 betting license applications
The Virginia Lottery Board has revealed that it received 25 applications for the 12 mobile betting licenses that may be issued in the state. Though…
BetMGM hires Andrew Hagopian as chief legal officer
GVC Holdings’ and MGM Resorts International’s joint digital venture, BetMGM, has hired former MGM Resorts chief corporate counsel Andrew Hagopian as its chief legal officer.…
NY betting grows in first full month after lockdown
Sports betting revenue from New York’s commercial casinos increased 18.8% year-on-year in October, while the state Gaming Commission also reported significant month-on-month growth/ Gross gaming…
Caesars’ Rio Hotel & Casino to reopen in time for Christmas
Caesars Entertainment’s Las-Vegas based Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino will resume operations on December 22, the operator’s final property in the US and Canada to…