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US legal sports wagers total $13bn in 2019
Consumers in the US placed legal sports bets totalling $13bn in 2019, almost double the $6.6bn that was wagered in the previous year, according to…
Tribal sports betting bill reintroduced in Arizona
A bill that would legalise land-based sports wagering at tribal casinos and bars in Arizona has been reintroduced into the state’s Senate. Sponsored by Senator…
DraftKings appoints Thurmond to responsible gaming role
Sports wagering and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has appointed Christine Thurmond as its new director of responsible gaming. Reporting to chief compliance officer Tim…
GAN files with SEC for US listing
Gambling software provider GAN has submitted a draft registration statement to the Securities and Exchange Committee (SEC) to publicly list its stock on an American…
RI sports betting revenue reaches $12.0m in first half
The Rhode Island Lottery has reported sports betting revenue of $12.0m for the first half of the state’s 2020 financial year. Consumers wagered a total…
NCPG issues guidelines to payment providers
The National Council on Problem Gambling has issued new guidelines to payment providers, reminding them that they can play a “critical role” in reducing gambling-related…
New Hampshire sports betting handle reaches $17.3m in first month
Consumers in New Hampshire bet a total of $17.3m on sports during the first full month of legal wagering in the US state. The New…
CDI launches BetAmerica online casino in Pennsylvania
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced the launch of a BetAmerica-branded online casino platform in the state of Pennsylvania. The new platform will enable players…
NJ bill would allow esports bets without DGE approval
New Jersey state representative Ralph Caputo has introduced a bill that would allow operators to take bets on esports without needing to ask for Division…
BetRivers lands multi-state sports betting deal with Hooters
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) and its BetRivers.com sportsbook have entered into a multi-state online and mobile sports wagering partnership with restaurant chain Hooters. Under the…
IGT set for Rhode Island joint venture with Twin River
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced a new joint venture with Twin River Worldwide Holdings, with the aim of working together in Rhode Island to…
Clarion welcomes American Gaming Awards to ICE North America
Clarion Gaming has teamed up with Gambling.com Group to host the second edition of the affiliate giant’s Amercian Gambling Awards at May’s ICE North America…
PointsBet reveals 169% turnover hike in Q2
PointsBet has announced a 169% year-on-year rise in turnover for the second quarter, reporting growth across both its Australian and US businesses, while the online…
GAN set to beat financial targets in 2019
Gambling software supplier GAN has said that it expects to surpass its financial forecasts for 2019, with revenue set to grow by between 115% and…