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New Jersey horse racing group claims victory in betting legal case
The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) has claimed victory in a long-running legal dispute with the leading US professional sports leagues over sports betting. The decision…
Illinois casino plan pledges $90m boost to community
Churchill Downs incorporated and Rush Street Gaming boasted that their bid for a casino in Waukegan, Illinois could generate $5m more for the city and…
New Hampshire Lottery to consider 13 sports betting proposals
The New Hampshire Lottery has received 13 proposals from potential vendors and retailers interested in offering sports betting in the US state. The Lottery issued…
888Casino extends New York Jets partnership
888Casino has extended its partnership with the NFL’s New York Jets for the 2019 season. Under the deal, 888casino branding will feature “extensively” at the…
Michaelson appointed to Gambling.com board
Gregg Michaelson has been appointed to affiliate marketing provider Gambling.com Group’s board of directors after being nominated by equity firm Edison Partners. Earlier this month,…
NCRG launches Fund to Support Research on Sports Wagering
The National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) has launched the Fund to Support Research on Sports Wagering, which will issue grants to researchers studying the…
Caesars sells Rio Casino, retains WSOP
Caesars Entertainment has agreed the $516.3m sale of the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, the Las Vegas-based venue that has served as the home of…
Hard Rock to launch Iowa sportsbook with GiG
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has agreed to extend its partnership with Hard Rock International and support the casino operator with the launch of its new…
NASCAR launches in-race betting at Las Vegas playoff race
The National Association for Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) launched in-race betting Sunday, at the first race of the NASCAR Cup playoffs in Las Vegas. Bets…
Camelot teams up with Twin River for Rhode Island lottery bid
Twin River Management Group has partnered Camelot Lottery Solutions in a bid to wrestle the Rhode Island state lottery contract from International Game Technology (IGT).…
Tabcorp becomes NFL’s Australian partner
Tabcorp has become the official wagering partner of the National Football League (NFL) in Australia as it seeks to tap into the growing popularity of…
Scrimshaw to retire as Atlantic Lottery chief
Atlantic Lottery president and chief executive Brent Scrimshaw has announced that he will retire after eight years in the post. Scrimshaw joined Atlantic Lottery —…
Kambi extends into Ohio with casino operator JACK
Kambi Group is to provide its multi-channel sportsbook technology to properties owned by JACK Entertainment in the US. Kambi will again team up with GAN…
Football drives Mississippi sportsbook handle growth
Mississippi’s sports betting market bounced back in August after a weak July, as bettors placed $19.9m in sports wagers in August, up 48.5% month-on-month. The…