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Kentucky sports betting bill heads to governor’s desk
House Bill 551 – which would authorize sports wagering in the Bluegrass state – is heading to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk after clearing the Senate…
Nevada gambling revenue hits $1.24bn in February
Gambling revenue in Nevada reached $1.24bn in February, with the state reporting a year-on-year increase of 11.7%. Total market revenue was ahead of $1.11bn in…
Fanatics, Hard Rock and PointsBet pledge support to RGC
The Responsible Gambling Collaborative (RGC), a group of leading online gaming operators in the US, has welcomed Fanatics Betting and Gaming, Hard Rock Digital and…
North Carolina online betting bill passes state House
A bill that would legalize online sports betting in North Carolina has passed the state’s House of Representatives. House Bill 347 was first introduced on…
DraftKings launches DK Horse app in 12 states
DraftKings has announced that its horseracing product, DK Horse, has officially launched in 12 states – and is set to launch in several more before…
Arizona players wager $591.2m on sports in January
Consumers in Arizona spent $591.2m betting on sports during January, a 4.9% increase on the previous year. The amount wagered in January was ahead of…
British Columbia Lottery Corporation joins ULIS
United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS), the organization formerly known as the Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS), has announced the British Columbia Lottery Corporation…
Light & Wonder appoints Nejad to lead Americas gaming business
Light & Wonder has announced the appointment of Niaz Nejad as managing director of its gaming business in the Americas region. Nejad joins the business…
Odds On Compliance adds land-based resources to compliance tool
Gambling industry consultancy Odds On Compliance has expanded its Playbook online compliance tool to include land-based regulatory information. Playbook will now offer users access to…
Fanatics names Couture as COO of betting and gaming division
The Fanatics Betting and Gaming arm of sports apparel giant Fanatics has announced the appointment of Hank Couture to the new position of chief operating…
AGA updates provide further protections for college-aged bettors
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released a number of updates to its Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering, including increased protections for college-aged bettors.…
Rhode Island sports betting revenue level in February
Revenue from sports betting in Rhode Island remained level year-on-year in February, while the state reported only a marginal increase in handle. Wagering revenue for…
RSI and Connecticut Lottery to wind down sports betting partnership
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) and the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) have announced a joint plan to wind down their online and in-person sports betting partnership…
Mississippi governor signs sports betting study bill
Mississippi sports betting task force given all clear after governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 606 into law. The law – introduced by Republicans Rep.…