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Churchill Downs completes $79.0m purchase of Kentucky’s Ellis Park
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Ellis Park racetrack and gaming facility in Kentucky for a total consideration of…
Kings Entertainment secures SEC approval for Bet99 combination
Kings Entertainment Group has received conditional approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) to proceed with its proposed business combination with Sports Venture Holdings (SVH),…
Maryland aims to speed up online betting licensing with rolling approvals
The Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) has agreed to award licenses for mobile sports betting on a rolling basis, in an effort to…
FSB secures license approval in Nevada
B2B sports betting service provider FSB has secured licensing approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The new manufacturers and information service provider license…
Nevada regulator fines Caesars-owned William Hill US $100,000
The Nevada Gaming Commission has officially issued a $100,000 fine to Caesars subsidiary William Hill US as part of a settlement against the operator. Michael…
DC sports betting bounces back in August as handle reaches $13.1m
Washington DC recorded its first month-on-month rise in sports wagering handle for two months in August, while gross gaming revenue also increased. Player spending for…
PointsBet launches in Louisiana with Penn National Gaming
Online gambling operator PointsBet Holdings has launched online sports betting in the US state of Louisiana via its partnership with Penn National Gaming (PNG). PointsBet’s…
Mississippi player spending reaches $21.2m in August
Consumers in Mississippi spent $21.2m wagering on sports in August, halting a four-month consecutive decline in the US state. Sports betting handle for the month…
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Read now!Online operators collaborate to set US responsible gaming standards
A group of major online gambling operators have linked up to agree the first, industry-led responsible gaming standards to better protect players from related harm…
BetMGM partners NBC Sports for NFL betting integrations
Sports betting and igaming operator BetMGM has agreed a deal with NBC Sports for weekly wagering integrations during the broadcaster’s coverage of National Football League…
Pennsylvania regulator issues $280,825 in fines to two casinos
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued $280,825 worth of fines to two land-based casino operators having deemed they breached state laws. Mount Airy…
Michigan online sports betting and igaming revenue rises in August
Combined online gambling and internet sports betting revenue in Michigan increased 37.0% year-on-year to $154.9m during August, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB).…
GiG appoints co-founder Clemes to lead new North American hub
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) is to establish a new North American hub with the aim of strengthening its position within the region’s markets. Led by…
Colorado sports betting handle reaches $4.82bn in FY2021-22
Consumers in Colorado wagered a total of $4.82bn on sports during the US state’s 2021-22 financial year. During the 12-month period, players in the state…
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