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William Hill launches sportsbook in Colorado, rolls out CBS content
William Hill’s US business has announced the launch of its online and mobile sportsbook in Colorado, while the bookmaker has also rolled out the first…
Newgioco obtains GLI certification for Elys betting platform
Italian sports betting supplier Newgioco Group has obtained the Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) events wagering system certification standard GLI-33 for its Elys betting platform, for…
PointsBet raises AU$70.5m via initial entitlement offer
Online gambling operator PointsBet has revealed it raised a total of AU$70.5m (£51.2m/€43.4m/US$51.1m) through the first stage of its fully underwritten entitlement offer. Launched earlier…
PointsBet nets landmark deal with NCAA’s Colorado Buffaloes
PointsBet has signed a five-year deal to become a betting, gaming and fantasy sports partner of The University of Colorado Buffaloes, becoming the first operator…
Betting start-up Vigtory brings in MGM Resorts veteran Butera
Chicago-based sports betting start-up Vigtory has appointed former MGM Resorts president of interactive gaming Scott Butera as its co-chief executive as it prepares to launch…
Betting & igaming contribution to US gambling grows in July
US commercial gross gambling revenue (GGR) continued to recover in July as more casinos and other venues reopened following the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) shutdown. Operators…
Boyd launches new mobile sportsbook in Nevada
Casino operator Boyd Gaming has announced the launch of a new mobile sports wagering app in the state of Nevada. The B Connected Sports app…
Penn National prepares Barstool Sportsbook live test in PA
Regional casino operator Penn National Gaming is preparing for a test launch of its long-awaited real-money sportsbook featuring the Barstool Sports brand in Pennsylvania. The…
Kindred strikes IL, OH market access deals with Penn National
Unibet operator Kindred has struck market access deals with regional casino operator Penn National Gaming to offer online betting and gaming in Illinois and Ohio.…
5Dimes to block US customers, hints at regulated pivot
Costa Rica-based sportsbook 5Dimes will block access for US customers, hinting that it may look to secure licenses to move into the US regulated betting…
Scientific Games extends with Resorts Digital in NJ
Scientific Games has signed a multi-year extension to its New Jersey-facing content supply deal with Resorts Digital. Under the renewed deal, Scientific Games will continue to…
2020 Kentucky Derby brings in $79.4m in wagers
A total of $79.4m was bet on the 2020 Kentucky Derby, down 52.0% from 2019’s record handle, according to Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI). Bettors staked…
Michigan clears CDI for advance-deposit wagering
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has approved Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) to begin offering advance deposit wagering (ADW) on horse racing to players in…
William Hill rolls out online and mobile sportsbook in WV
Bookmaker William Hill US has announced the launch of its online and mobile sportsbook in the state of West Virginia. Built on William Hill’s proprietary…