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Maine sports betting on hold until 2020
Hopes for the launch of sports betting in Maine have suffered a setback after the state’s Governor Janet Mills failed to sign legislation into law…
Puerto Rico legislature passes sports betting bill
A bill to regulate sports betting in Puerto Rico is headed to Governor Ricardo Rosselló Nevares to be signed into law after passing the unincorporated…
Indiana launches public consultation on sports betting regulations
The Indiana Gaming Commission has launched a public consultation on the state’s sports betting regulations, with stakeholders and members of the public able to submit…
Nascar launches free-to-play prediction game
North American stock-car racing series Nascar has linked up with NBC Sports and Boom Fantasy to launch a new free-to-play game where players can predict…
PointsBet strikes racetrack deal to move into Illinois
Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet has secured a 20-year partnership with Chicago-area racetrack Hawthorne Race Course, providing it with a route into the Illinois sports betting market.…
Big Time Gaming makes NJ debut with Golden Nugget
Online slot specialist Big Time Gaming (BTG) has launched in the New Jersey igaming market, with its games live on Golden Nugget’s online casino via…
Sports betting launches at Arkansas’ Oaklawn Racing
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort has become the first venue to launch sports betting in Arkansas, the ninth state to begin taking bets since the Professional…
Sportech appoints Richard McGuire as chief executive
Betting technology provider Sportech has named its interim executive chairman Richard McGuire as its new chief executive officer. McGuire has served on the Sportech board…
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Advance deposit wagering (ADW) provider AmWest Entertainment has become the first US-licensed operator to offer cashout functionality for customers, launching the feature through a new…
Sports betting boosts GAN in Q2
Online betting and gaming technology provider GAN has seen trading in the second quarter of its financial year beat expectations, with seasonal decline in igaming…
Rhode Island sports betting revenue slips in May
Legal sports wagering revenue in Rhode Island fell 54.4% month-on-month to $899,165 in May, despite punters spending more on betting than in April. The Twin…
Illinois Governor signs gaming expansion legislation into law
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed into law the far-reaching gaming expansion bill passed by the state legislature early in June, paving the way for…
AGA reshuffles management team with trio of promotions
The American Gaming Association (AGA) reshuffled its management team to reflect the industry body’s focus on market modernization and advocacy, while high-profile executives Sarah Slane…
Budget legislation strengthens Sportech position in CT
Legislation passed as part of the Connecticut State Budget has strengthened Sportech’s exclusive license to conduct pari-mutuel betting in the state. Sportech, via its Ventures…
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