Sports betting
Ottawa’s $350m Hard Rock Hotel and Casino begins construction
Hard Rock has begun construction on the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Ottawa, a $350m project that Hard Rock says will generate close to…
Delaware sports betting handle hits eight-month low in April
Player spending on sports betting in Delaware fell to its lowest monthly total in eight months during April, though igaming wagers improved year-on-year. The state’s…
BetMGM launches mobile sports betting in Puerto Rico
BetMGM, the joint venture between Entain and MGM Resorts International, has announced the launch of is mobile sportsbook product in Puerto Rico. Operating in partnership…
Fanatics names Winiarski as new chief legal officer
Diversified digital sports platform Fanatics has appointed Gregg Winiarski as its new chief legal officer. In the role, Winiarski will oversee legal affairs across the…
Pennsylvania self-exclusion registrations hit 20,000
More than 20,000 consumers in Pennsylvania have voluntarily requested to exclude from gambling since the state’s self-exclusion scheme launched in 2006. Players that register with…
North Carolina sports betting bill voted through by House
North Carolina has moved a step forward in its journey to sports betting legalization after the state’s House voted in favor of a bill that…
Bet365 launches in Iowa
Bet365 has officially launched in Iowa through a multi-year partnership with Casino Queen Marquette. This is the latest state launch for the operator, following its…
Colorado players bet $12.10bn on sports in first three years
Consumers in Colorado wagered $12.10bn on sports during the first full three years of legal betting in the US state. Colorado launched its regulated market…
Churchill Downs suspends racing amid safety concerns
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has suspended all racing activity at its Churchill Downs Racetrack in Kentucky due to concerns over the safety of horses. Racing…
SportsGrid strengthens AGA link with marketing code pledge
Multimedia content and technology business SportsGrid Network has pledged its support to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering. First published…
North Carolina edges closer to legalizing sports betting
North Carolina has moved closer to legalizing sports betting, after a bill that would do so was voted through by its state Senate. House Bill…
Nevada gambling revenue edges up year-on-year in April
Gambling revenue in Nevada increased 2.7% year-on-year in April to $1.16bn, but the state also reported an 11.5% month-on-month decline. Revenue was higher than $1.13bn…
Rivalry launches mobile sports betting in Ontario
Rivalry has expanded its operations in Ontario with the launch of its mobile sports betting app in the Canadian province. The app will allow customers…
RI sports betting handle slips to eight-month low in April
Player spending on sports betting in Rhode Island fell to an eight-month low in April, but the state was still able to report a year-on-year…