Rhode Island
Interview: George Papanier, CEO, Twin River Worldwide Holdings
As properties reopen following a shutdown enforced by novel coronavirus (Covid-19), Twin River Worldwide Holdings president and chief executive George Papanier tells iGB North America why he…
State of the Union: DraftKings, Rush Street, NV and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers DraftKings and Kambi’s decision to cooperate as the operator migrates from Kambi’s platform…
RI sports betting revenue reaches $18.7m in FY2020
Rhode Island’s legal sports betting market generated $18.7m in revenue during the state’s 2019-20 financial year, despite the final four months of the period being…
Rhode Island registration amendment becomes law
Rhode Island’s governor, Gina Raimondo, has signed into law an amendment to remove the in-person registration requirement for igaming in the state. Amendment H 8097…
State of the Union: Caesars, PA, Tipico, AGA and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers the conclusion of the long-awaited merger of Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. Also…
Rhode Island lawmakers pass remote registration amendment
A bill to remove the in-person registration requirement for bettors in Rhode Island has passed the state legislature, and is now awaiting ratification by Governor Gina…
State of the Union: NJ, Boyd, CO and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, features betting revenue figures from states across the US – including strong figures from…
RI amendment seeks to scrap in-person sports betting registration
Lawmakers in Rhode Island are to consider an amendment that would remove the requirement for consumers to register in-person in order to access online sports…
RI sees mobile betting improve in May
Sports wagering revenue in Rhode Island slumped 71.6% year-on-year in May as the state continued to feel the impact of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis,…
State of the Union: CA, NV, Playtech and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, examines tribal reaction to a concession to cardrooms in a California sports betting bill,…
Twin River to reopen 90% of casinos by June 8
Twin River Worldwide Holdings has announced that it aims to reopen 90% of its US bricks-and-mortar casinos by June 8, following a period of temporary…
RI betting revenue drops 98.6% in April
The suspension of major sporting events and a full month’s closure for Rhode Island’s land-based casinos badly affected the state’s sports betting market, with handle…
State of the Union: SBTech-DraftKings, Nevada, Tennessee and more
This week’s state of the union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers approval from Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. for the acquisition of DraftKings and SBTech,…
Rhode Island betting revenue down 45.6% in March
The Rhode Island Lottery has reported a 45.6% year-on-year decline in sports betting revenue for March, following the suspension of sporting action and closure of…