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Esports Technologies files patent for esports betting exchange
Esports wagering technology provider Esports Technologies has announced the filing of an electronic sports betting exchange system patent. The patent is in regards to a…
Illinois legislature approves amendment to allow online registration
A bill to amend the Illinois Horse Racing Act 1975 to remove of the requirement to register for a sports betting account in person from…
British Columbians place $25m in single-event bets in first two months
Canadian provincial lottery operator British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has announced that British Columbians have placed over $25.0m (£14.7m/€17.3m) in single-event sports bets on its…
Gaming Realms nets full Michigan license amid content licensing revenue surge
Gaming Realms has obtained a full license to operate in Michigan as it announced a 35% year-on-year rise in content licensing revenue. The developer and…
Caesars completes sale of Louisiana Downs
Caesars Entertainment has completed the protracted sale of the Harrah’s Louisiana Downs racetrack and casino just hours after it became the first commercial casino to…
Caesars opens in-person sports betting in Louisiana
Two Caesars properties in Louisiana—Harrah’s New Orleans and Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel & Casino—accepted their first in-person sports bets yesterday (31 October), making them the…
VICI shareholders approve share issue for MGM Growth Properties acquisition
Vici Properties’ shareholders have approved the proposal to issue VICI common stock in preparation for the company’s acquisition of MGM Growth Properties (MGP). 99.9% of…
Kambi inks Arizona retail betting deal with Desert Diamond Casinos
Kambi Group plc has entered into a multi-channel agreement with Desert Diamond Casinos. The Tohono O’odham Nation's three Desert Diamond properties will benefit from Kambi's…
Bally’s bids for land-based casino resort license in Chicago
Bally’s Corporation has submitted a proposal to develop and operate a new $1.6bn land-based casino resort in Chicago, Illinois. The operator said that the Bally’s…
Colorado sports betting handle reaches record $408m in September
Consumers in Colorado spent a record $408.3m on sports betting during September, while revenue came in just short of the state’s all-time monthly high. Gross…
GLPI sees “strong earnings growth” in Q3 despite revenue decrease
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) has recorded revenue figures of $298.7m (€256.3m/£216.7m) for the third quarter of 2021, representing a 2.9% decrease on the…
Rhode Island sports betting handle reaches record $41.2m in September
Player spending on sports betting in Rhode Island reached a record $41.2m in September, while the state’s revenue also increased 66.7% year-on-year. Revenue in September…
Everi launches igaming products in Connecticut
Everi Holdings’ online division Everi Digital has launched its online gaming services in Connecticut. Everi’s video slot content and three-reel mechanical slots will be available…
BetMGM launches horse racing app in Ohio
Online sportsbook BetMGM has launched its BetMGM Horse Racing mobile app in Ohio through a partnership with the New York Racing Association’s betting app, NYRA…