Sports betting
IGT enters Arkansas sports betting market
International Game Technology (IGT) has extended its US sports wagering footprint into Arkansas by rolling out its IGT PlaySports technology at the Saracen Casino Annex…
NBA’s 76ers announce Parx as local betting partner
The NBA’s Philadeplphia 76ers have announced Pennsylvania’s largest casino Parx, based just outside Philadelphia, as its official local casino partner and “winning partner.” Under the…
Pennsylvania gambling revenue hits $3.29bn in 2018-19
State-wide gambling revenue in Pennsylvania amounted to $3.29bn in the 2018-19 financial year as the introduction of legal sports betting and higher income from slots…
Chicago sports teams call for greater sports betting exclusivity
Chicago’s five teams in the “Big Four” North American professional sports leagues called for greater enforcement of a proposed five-block exclusivity zone around stadia where…
Rhode Island sports betting revenue recovers in August
The Rhode Island Lottery has reported a month-on-month increase in sports betting revenue in August after punters spent over $10m (£8.1m/€9.2m) on legal wagering during…
Oregon Lottery sets provisional sportsbook launch date
Mobile sports betting could be coming to Oregon next week, with the state lottery aiming to launch its Scoreboard-branded app the week commencing 7 October.…
August Nevada sportsbook handle remains behind NJ
Nevada’s sportsbook handle for the month of August remained behind New Jersey for August, despite a 22.1% increase to $287.8m, while overall casino revenue slipped…
Kindred launches Unibet sportsbook in Pennsylvania
Kindred Group-owned Unibet has rolled out its second sportsbook in the US, launching its brand in Pennsylvania. Unibet went live in the state through a…
Rush Street to launch first Indiana mobile sportsbook
Rush Street Interactive is set to launch the first mobile sports betting app in Indiana after being granted authorization from the Indiana Gaming Commission. Rush…
New Hampshire Lottery to consider 13 sports betting proposals
The New Hampshire Lottery has received 13 proposals from potential vendors and retailers interested in offering sports betting in the US state. The Lottery issued…
Hard Rock to launch Iowa sportsbook with GiG
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has agreed to extend its partnership with Hard Rock International and support the casino operator with the launch of its new…
Football drives Mississippi sportsbook handle growth
Mississippi’s sports betting market bounced back in August after a weak July, as bettors placed $19.9m in sports wagers in August, up 48.5% month-on-month. The…
Michigan sports betting bill passes first committee stage
The Michigan House Regulatory Reform Committee has approved a bill that would allow for legal sports betting in the state, passing the bill to the…
KY Governor candidate reveals gambling expansion plans
Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Andy Beshear has announced plans to significantly expand Kentucky’s legal gambling market by legalizing commercial casinos, sports betting and online gaming if…