iGaming
NCPG appoints Willard to lead policy and advocacy
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in the US has named Patrick Willard as its new director of policy and advocacy. In his new…
Game Wager targets US expansion through SCCG partnership
British peer-to-peer esports betting platform Game Wager has partnered Las Vegas-based gaming consultancy SCCG Management to support its growth plans in the US. The joint…
MGM shareholder IAC outlines support for Entain deal
InterActive Corp (IAC), MGM Resorts International’s largest shareholder, has pledged to contribute up to $1bn towards the land-based giant’s bid to acquire its BetMGM joint venture…
State of the Union: MGM-Entain, Michigan, Adelson and more
The first State of the Union of 2021, in partnership with Segev LLP, is headlined by MGM Resorts’ proposal to acquire igaming giant Entain, formerly…
CT Governor throws support behind legal betting and igaming
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has followed his New York counterpart Andrew Cuomo in voicing his support for legal sports betting and online gambling. Giving his…
Michigan Governor signs interstate poker bill
Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill that would allow online poker to be played across state lines. The bill – Senate Bill 991…
CDI to unify betting and igaming products under TwinSpires brand
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) will rebrand its sportsbook and online gaming product from BetAmerica to TwinSpires, the name it currently uses for its online pari-mutuel…
GAN completes $175.9m Coolbet acquisition
iGaming solutions provider GAN has completed its acquisition of Vincent Group, the parent company of operator Coolbet, for $175.9m (£129.6m/€149.1m) in cash and stock. The…
Bally’s to construct new Category 4 PA venue through Lubert deal
US casino operator Bally’s Corporation has revealed plans to expand operations into Pennsylvania after setting out proposals to open a new land-based venue and launch…
MGM confirms Entain merger proposal but “no certainty” of firm offer
Land-based giant MGM Resorts International has confirmed that it has put forward an offer to acquire igaming operator Entain, formerly known as GVC Holdings, but…
FanDuel announces partnership with NBA legend Barkley
Flutter Entertainment-owned daily fantasy and sports betting operator FanDuel has announced an exclusive content partnership with former National Basketball Association (NBA) player, Sports Emmy-winning analyst…
Rush Street Interactive completes NYSE listing
Rush Street Interactive has completed its combination with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) dMY Technology Group, with trading of its shares on the New York…
Landcadia Holdings completes GNOG combination
Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Landcadia Holdings II has completed its combination with Golden Nugget Online Gaming, the igaming division of the land-based brand, with…
Entain reveals talks with MGM Resorts over potential mega-merger
Entain, the igaming giant formerly known as GVC Holdings, has confirmed that its US joint venture partner MGM Resorts International has put forward a proposal…