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BetMGM goes live in Nevada
BetMGM, the sports betting brand operated by the Roar Digital joint venture between MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings, has gone live in Nevada. The roll…
BetRivers to take first Illinois bets in time for March Madness
The BetRivers sportsbook at Rivers Casino Des Plaines will take the first legal sports wagers in Illinois today (9 March) after receiving approval from the…
New Jersey hits back at DOJ in Wire Act dispute
New Jersey Attorney General Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has filed an amicus brief setting out the state’s opposition to the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ)…
Michigan sports betting set for March 11 launch
Regulated sports betting is set to begin in Michigan this week, with Detroit’s three commercial casinos expected to be authorized to launch retail wagering by…
Virginia sports betting bills head to Governor
Bills that would legalise certain forms of sports betting in Virginia have moved forward to Governor Ralph Northam for signature, after securing approval in the…
MLS partners BetMGM for Predict 6 free-to-play game
Major League Soccer (MLS) and MGM Resorts International have launched a new free-to-play prediction game offering players the chance to win up to $50,000. Available…
Maryland sports betting bill passes committee with new amendments
A bill to legalise sports betting in Maryland has been amended and passed a first vote in the Senate Committee for Budget and Taxation. Senate…
PointsBet launches mobile sports betting in Indiana
PointsBet has launched mobile sports betting in the state of Indiana after it secured approval from the state’s Gaming Commission. The operator will be active…
Colorado issues eight new sports betting licenses
The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission has awarded a further eight licenses for legal sports betting in the state, including two permits for DraftKings. Lady…
Judge rules SBTech-Oregon Lottery contract must be disclosed
A Circuit Court judge in Oregon has ruled that SBTech must disclose the terms of its contract with the state’s lottery to provide sports betting…
AGS halves losses in 2019 thanks to strong Q4
Gaming technology supplier AGS cut its losses in half for 2019, as revenue increased 6.8% to $304.7m with the help of a profitable fourth quarter.…
South Dakota sports betting bill heads to Governor
A bill to amend the constitution of South Dakota in order to allow sports betting in the state is to move forward to Governor Kristi…
Washington sports betting bill progresses past Senate Committee
The Washington Senate Committee on Ways and Means has voted through a bill that would legalize in-person and online sports wagering activities in the state.…
Alberta plots 2021 launch for igaming offering
Alberta, one of the only two Canadian provinces yet to offer an online gambling product to consumers, has confirmed plans to launch an offering next…