Sports betting
NV sportsbooks bring in $38.1m in last month before shutdown
Nevada casinos brought in $1.04bn in revenue while sportsbook revenue grew to $38.1m in the last full month before the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic led…
GAN reiterates 2020 forecast despite Covid-19
Gambling software supplier GAN has reiterated its confidence in its 2020 forecast, which projected revenue of $37m-$39m, even as the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) affects its…
Maryland sports betting bill heads to Governor
A bill to allow legal sports betting in Maryland will head to Governor Larry Hogan after passing both of the state’s legislative houses. Senate Bill…
Pennsylvania sports betting revenue slips to $4.7m in February
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported a marginal rise in market revenue for February, despite a 79.4% month-on-month decline in the sports betting…
NBA season suspended as player tests positive for Covid-19
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has suspended the 2019-20 season indefinitely after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). The league…
Detroit casinos given green light for first legal MI bets
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MCGB) have granted approval to Detroit’s three commercial casinos to accept Michigan’s first sports bets from 1PM Eastern Daylight Time…
BetMGM goes live in Nevada
BetMGM, the sports betting brand operated by the Roar Digital joint venture between MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings, has gone live in Nevada. The roll…
Virginia sports betting bills head to Governor
Bills that would legalise certain forms of sports betting in Virginia have moved forward to Governor Ralph Northam for signature, after securing approval in the…
Maryland sports betting bill passes committee with new amendments
A bill to legalise sports betting in Maryland has been amended and passed a first vote in the Senate Committee for Budget and Taxation. Senate…
PointsBet launches mobile sports betting in Indiana
PointsBet has launched mobile sports betting in the state of Indiana after it secured approval from the state’s Gaming Commission. The operator will be active…
Colorado issues eight new sports betting licenses
The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission has awarded a further eight licenses for legal sports betting in the state, including two permits for DraftKings. Lady…
South Dakota sports betting bill heads to Governor
A bill to amend the constitution of South Dakota in order to allow sports betting in the state is to move forward to Governor Kristi…
Washington sports betting bill progresses past Senate Committee
The Washington Senate Committee on Ways and Means has voted through a bill that would legalize in-person and online sports wagering activities in the state.…
Puerto Rico government seeks advisors for Gaming Commission
The Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a consultancy firm to provide advisory services…