Sports betting
DraftKings signs partnership with Drone Racing League
DraftKings has been named the official sports betting partner of the Drone Racing League (DRL). As the official sports betting partner of the league, DraftKings…
Iowa breaks handle record for fourth straight month in December
Sports betting revenue declined month-on-month in December 2020 but was up 159.9% year-on-year, as stakes hit a record high for the fourth consecutive month thanks…
Not just a fantasy: DFS’s growth prospects in 2021
While the US daily fantasy sports giants DraftKings and FanDuel have made a successful shift into real-money betting, Cole Rush finds that there is still…
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…
Covid-19 disruption pushes DE sports betting revenue down in 2020
Sports betting revenue in Delaware fell 32.8% year-on-year in 2020 to $8.4m, as the state felt the impact of the suspension of activities due to…
Report: NY Governor changes track on mobile wagering
New York’s Governor, Andrew Cuomo, has is expected to announce his support for legal mobile sports betting, marking a major shift in his approach to the product.…
FSB expands senior team ahead in preparation for US launch
Sportsbook technology supplier FSB has made two appointments to its senior management team as it prepares to compete in the US wagering market. Larry Pelzer…
Oregon sees strong year-end with new sports betting revenue record
The Oregon Lottery has revealed that its Score Board sports betting application set a new record for gross gaming revenue (GGR) in November, while the…
Elys joins National Council on Problem Gambling
Elys Game Technology, the online gambling operator and supplier previously known as Newgioco Group, has joined the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in the…
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…
PointsBet partners NBA’s Detroit Pistons ahead of Michigan launch
Sportsbook operator PointsBet has entered into a new partnership with National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise the Detroit Pistons, ahead of its launch in the team’s…
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…