Sports betting
DraftKings acquires Vegas Sports Information Network
Sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has completed the acquisition of US-facing multi-platform broadcast and content provider Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN). Financial…
Colorado sees first sports betting declines in February
The Colorado Department of Revenue has revealed that the US state suffered its first month-on-month declines in sports wagering revenue and handle during February. Gross…
Tennessee sports handle slips to lowest total since opening month
Tennessean sports betting operators processed a total of $176.3m in bets during February, the lowest total for a full month since the US state opened…
Wyoming sports betting heads to Senate floor after clearing committee
The Wyoming Senate is to discuss a bill seeking to legalize online sports betting in the state after it secured approval from the Senate Appropriations…
XLMedia completes Sports Betting Dime acquisition
Affiliate business XLMedia has completed its acquisition US-focused sportsbook review website Sports Betting Dime. Last week, XLMedia revealed it had agreed to purchase Sports Betting…
NCPG publishes recommendations on college sports betting partnerships
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in the US has set out a series of recommendations for sports betting operators seeking partnerships with colleges…
Sportradar agrees to acquire Synergy Sports
Sports data solutions supplier Sportradar has entered a definitive agreement to acquire US-focused automated sports technology solutions and data and video analytics provider Synergy Sports.…
South Dakota Governor signs sports betting bill into law
Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota, has signed off on a bill that will legalize sports wagering in the city of Deadwood. Introduced in January,…
Oregon sees handle and revenue dip in February
Oregon’s DraftKings-powered Scoreboard sportsbook has revealed that its turnover and gross gaming revenue (GGR) have both declined compared to January’s figures, but were up compared…
Mississippi sports betting revenue more than doubles in February
The Mississippi Gaming Commission has reported a 119.1% year-on-year rise in sports betting revenue in January to $4.6m, while handle in the US state also…
New York State Senate passes budget with online sports betting measures
The New York State Senate has passed its 2021-22 state budget proposal, which includes provisions and requirements for the operation of mobile sports betting in…
PointsBet to acquire betting supplier Banach Technology for $43m
PointsBet Holdings has announced that its Lockspell Limited wholly owned Irish subsidiary has entered into a binding agreement to acquire sportsbook solutions provider Banach Technology.…
NY State Assembly proposes license system for mobile wagering
The New York State Assembly has published its 2021-22 Budget Proposal, which includes a licensing fee and tax structure, as well as projections for the…
BetMGM launches new sports betting experience with Buffalo Wild Wings
BetMGM, the joint venture between MGM resorts and Entain, has launched a new sports betting experience in partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings sports bars in…