Sports betting
Tipico enters Colorado sports betting market
Sportsbook operator Tipico has announced that its mobile sportsbook app has gone live in Colorado after receiving a Colorado internet sports betting license. The app…
North Carolina Senate approves sports betting bill in second reading
The North Carolina Senate has voted to approve a bill that proposes legalizing both retail and online sports wagering in the US state, with a…
PointsBet launches sports betting in West Virginia
Australia-based sports betting operator PointsBet has launched in West Virginia after being approved by the state’s Lottery Commission. The state marks the seventh into which…
Betsson turns to Canada with Slapshot Media investment
Online operator Betsson has acquired 28% of Canadian start-up Slapshot Media Inc, for a purchase price of CAD$3m. Slapshot specialises in creating localised sports content,…
RSI partners CT Lottery for final sports betting skin in Connecticut
Online casino and sports betting operator Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has secured the third and final sports wagering skin in Connecticut through a 10-year deal…
Illinois sets December deadline for online-only sports betting licenses
The Illinois Gaming Board has set a deadline of December 3 this year for applications for three additional online-only sports betting operator licenses in the…
Florida sports betting compact approved by Department of the Interior
A compact agreement that would allow sports betting in Florida through the Seminole Tribe – including statewide mobile sports betting – has been approved by…
Sporttrade enters Colorado with Momentum acquisition
Sports betting exchange operator Sporttrade has announced its acquisition of Colorado-based Momentum Sports and Entertainment Inc allowing it to expand into the state. Momentum Sports,…
BetMGM partners Cheddar News for new betting show
Entain and MGM Resorts’ online joint venture, BetMGM, has formed a new partnership with digital-first news network Cheddar News to launch Cheddar Bets, a weekly…
Virginia sports betting revenue dips in June despite handle increase
The Virginia Lottery has reported a 5.1% month-on-month decline in sports betting revenue to $14.9m in June despite the US state’s handle increasing. Adjusted gross…
DraftKings and Sports & Social to launch sports bars with new partnership
Gambling and sports betting operator DraftKings has entered into a strategic partnership with US entertainment brand Sports & Social, owned by the Cordish Companies, in…
DC bars to launch retail sports betting
Businesses in Washington DC are set to open retail sports betting today (July 29), through a partnership with DC Lottery-powered sportsbook operator GambetDC. Venues set…
Colorado sports betting revenue rises to $19.7m in June despite handle drop
Colorado reported a month-on-month rise in sports betting revenue in July despite the US state experiencing a decline in revenue during the month. Gross gaming…
Tipico agrees $90m media deal with USA Today owner Gannett
American mass media holding company Gannett Co. has signed an exclusive agreement with sportsbook and gaming operator Tipico’s US subsidiary. The deal sees Tipico become…