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IGT pens extension with New York Lottery
International Game Technology (IGT) has signed a two-year extension to its technology and services contract with the New York Lottery. The renewed deal, agreed by…
PA betting & igaming mitigate land-based decline in July
Gambling revenue in Pennsylvania more than doubled month-on-month in July to $283.1m, as the state’s market continued to recover from the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) shutdown.…
Mississippi betting market returns to growth in July
The latest figures from the Mississippi Gaming Commission show the state’s sports betting market recovered from June’s losses in July, growing revenue year-on-year despite a…
GAN launches igaming in PA with Cordish
GAN has announced the launch of a new PlayLive! branded igaming site in Pennsylvania through a partnership with Cordish Gaming Group, the global gaming division…
MGM’s The Mirage to reopen August 27
MGM Resorts International announced that its Las Vegas-based Mirage resort will reopen for business on August 27, following several months closed due to the novel…
Horse racing resumes in Michigan at Northville Downs
Horse racing – and simulcast wagering – has resumed in Michigan, with Northville Downs holding live standardbred races from August 14. The resumption of pari-mutuel…
Players stake $37.2m in first four weeks of WV igaming
The first four weeks of legal online casino in West Virginia saw players wager $37.2m on DraftKings’ casino products, resulting in revenue of $824,639, the…
Delaware igaming revenue soars in July
The Delaware Lottery has reported a 144.4% year-on-year increase in online gambling revenue in July, while player spending more than doubled to $20.8m. Revenue for…
DraftKings revenue up 27.1% in H1 as net loss widens
Sports betting and daily fantasy giant DraftKings reported a 27.1% year-on-year rise in revenue for the first half of 2020, though the business’ net loss…
Puerto Rico launches consultation on sports betting regulations
Puerto Rico has taken a step towards launching legal sports betting over a year after legalizing the vertical, beginning a 30-day consultation on sports betting…
US GGR down 45.6% in H1 as Covid-19 wreaks havoc
US commercial gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first half of 2020 fell 45.6% year-on-year to $11.70bn, according to the latest figures from the American…
PointsBet partners Evolution for US live casino launch
Online gambling operator PointsBet has selected Evolution Gaming to provide live dealer games as it builds out its online casino offering. Under the deal, PointsBet will…
NJ sports and igaming grow, but casinos struggle in July
New Jersey’s sports betting revenue climbed 65.2% year-on-year in July, but the state’s land-based casino market saw further declines as it continued to feel the…
CDI sets out safety protocols for delayed Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced a series of safety protocols for the Kentucky Derby, as it prepares to host the showpiece horse racing event…