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MA includes betting in economic development package
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are to consider a new economic development package bill that includes a section aimed at legalizing sports wagering in the state. Sponsored…
Congressional bill aims to scrap 0.25% federal handle tax
Representatives and congressional Gaming Caucus co-chairs Dina Titus and Guy Reschenthaler have introduced a federal bill – HR7790 – to repeal the US’s 0.25% excise…
Rhode Island registration amendment becomes law
Rhode Island’s governor, Gina Raimondo, has signed into law an amendment to remove the in-person registration requirement for igaming in the state. Amendment H 8097…
William Hill launches in Colorado with Caesars
Sports betting operator William Hill has launched in Colorado with six kiosks at Caesars Entertainment’s Isle Casino Hotel and Lady Luck Casino in Black Hawk.…
Fanduel signs media partnership with The Ringer
Flutter-owned betting and daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel has entered into a strategic partnership with Spotify-owned sports and popular culture website The Ringer. Under the…
Bally’s Las Vegas resumes operations
Caesars Entertainment-owned Bally’s Las Vegas resumed its gaming and hospitality operations yesterday, July 23. Bally’s represents Caesars’ latest Las Vegas reopening, following on from Caesars…
DraftKings and Kambi to cooperate for Q3 2021 tech migration
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings and B2B sports betting supplier Kambi have reached an agreement to cooperate on DraftKings’ migration from Kambi’s back-end…
Intralot signs gaming partnership with Major League Baseball
Intralot has agreed a new deal to become an authorised gaming partner of Major League Baseball (MLB). Under the agreement, which came into effect ahead…
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Scientific Games’ losses increased in Q2 as revenue fell 37.2% to $539m, but the business said its results were “better than expected” given the outbreak…
NFLPA launches problem gambling education for former players
The NFL Players’ Association (NFLPA) will work with Epic Risk Management and the GVC Foundation in order to create a problem gambling awareness and education…
PlayUp to launch online sportsbook in Colorado
Australian gambling operator PlayUp has secured approval to roll out its sports betting offering in the state of Colorado, in a launch that will mark…
Senate Judiciary Committee debates college betting legality
The US Senate Committee on the judiciary heard evidence both for and against the continued legality of betting on college sports in a committee meeting…
Global Daily Fantasy Sports set to rebrand as Playgon
Software supplier Global Daily Fantasy Sports has announced plans to change its name to Playgon Games Inc., following its acquisition of Playgon Interactive last month.…
Las Vegas Sands loses $1bn in H1 amid Covid-19
Land-based gaming giant Las Vegas Sands saw revenue fall 73.1% year-on-year for the six months ended 30 June, 2020 after Q2 revenue collapsed to almost…
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