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PNG launches scholarship program to increase diversity in STEM
Penn National Gaming has announced the launch of a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) scholarship program in partnership with Historically Black Colleges and…
Addabbo files bill to expand mobile betting to NY racetracks and stadiums
New York Senator Joseph Addabbo has introduced a new bill seeking let the state’s racetracks and stadiums participate in the state’s mobile betting market. Senate…
Entain partners NBA legend Oakley on charity project
The Entain Foundation US, the non-profit charitable trust established by the operator, has partnered with former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Charles Oakley on a charity…
Maryland edges closes to sports betting launch as five licenses issued
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission’s (MLGCC) Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) has issued five sports betting licenses to land-based casinos. The state now…
Churchill Downs wins tender for Indiana casino development
Churchill Downs Incorporated’s (CDI) proposal to develop and operate a new land-based casino in the state has been selected in a tender process by the…
Michigan latest state to smash online betting handle record in October
Bettors in Michigan staked $463.3m during October, setting a new monthly record, while combined online betting and gaming gross revenue also hit new heights. Gross revenue…
DraftKings named Boston Bruins’ sports betting partner
DraftKings has been named as a sports betting partner of professional ice hockey team the Boston Bruins. The deal will see DraftKings named as the…
WA sports betting market to reach $93.8m at maturity, WSU study claims
A study commissioned by the Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) revealed the state’s tribal sports betting market could be valued at $93.8m in the next five…
Caesars strikes sports betting deal with Madison Square Garden
New York’s Madison Square Garden Sports Corporation (MSG Sports) and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation (MSG Entertainment) have announced a multi-year partnership with Caesar Entertainment. The…
Mississippi sports betting handle hits all-time high of $83.5m in October
Mississippi consumers wagered a record $83.5m on sports in October, while the state’s revenue reached its highest total since October 2019. Revenue for the month…
New Jersey smashes betting handle record with $1.30bn in October
Sports betting revenue hit an all-time high in New Jersey during October as players spent a record $1.30bn wagering on sports, while online casino revenue…
Pennsylvania gaming revenue reaches record high in October
Pennsylvania operators enjoyed a record breaking month in October, with total market revenue jumping 33.0% year-on-year to with $425.9m. Parx Casino led the way in…
NBA to receive equity in Sportradar with exclusive data deal
Sports data supplier Sportradar has announced its landmark partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) which will see it become the exclusive data provider to…
Strong US performance helps Sportradar revenue increase in Q3
Sports data supplier Sportradar has recorded revenue figures of €136.8m ($158.7m/£115.1m) for the third quarter of 2021, representing a 29.9% increase on the same period…