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Legal sports betting begins in Michigan
The first legal wagers have been placed in Michigan, after Penn National Gaming’s Greektown Casino and the MGM Grand Detroit opened their retail sportsbooks yesterday…
FanDuel confirms Michigan launch with MotorCity
FanDuel will open a sportsbook at Detroit’s MotorCity casino tomorrow (March 12), after the venue was approved to offer wagering earlier this week. The two-storey…
Detroit casinos given green light for first legal MI bets
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MCGB) have granted approval to Detroit’s three commercial casinos to accept Michigan’s first sports bets from 1PM Eastern Daylight Time…
Maverick Gaming to purchase Nevada casino from Eldorado
US casino operator Maverick Gaming has agreed a deal to acquire the Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, from Eldorado Resorts for…
Detroit casino revenue reaches $121.7m in February
Commercial casinos in Detroit, Michigan, generated $121.7m in revenue during February, a year-on-year increase of 6.3%. The February amount also represents an increase of 1.5% from…
Maryland Senate clears sports betting bill in landslide vote
The Maryland Senate has passed a bill that would legalise sports betting in the US state, approving the measure by a landslide vote of 47-0.…
Miomni hits out at “inconsistent” Delaware North claims
Sports betting software provider Miomni Gaming has hit back in its legal dispute with Delaware North, accusing the US casino operator of making “inconsistent” claims…
Indiana sports betting market breaks handle record in February
Indiana’s regulated sports betting market reported a 9.6% month-on-month rise in handle in February, breaking the record set in January thanks largely to continued online…
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With Louisiana’s 2020 legislative session beginning yesterday (March 9), five lawmakers in the state’s House of Representatives and Senate have put forward bills to legalize…
Washington tribal betting bill heads to Governor
A bill to legalize sports betting at tribal gaming venues in Washington State is headed to Governor Jay Inslee after the House of Representatives passed…
Retail losses hit Iowa sports betting market in February
Iowa has reported net receipts of $755,334 from its sports betting licensees in February, down 76.6% month-over-month, after losses in the retail channel offset marginal…
Ainsworth finalises acquisition of MTG Gaming
Australian gaming machines and content provider Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) has completed the acquisition of MTD Gaming in a deal worth up to US$26m. AGT…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming chief Rigby to exit
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has announced that Stephen Rigby is to step down as its president and chief executive after five years…
NY sports betting market hits new low in February
New York’s four commercial casinos have reported losses of $179,593 from sports betting in February, with del Lago the only venue to actually generate revenue…
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