Sports betting
PointsBet launches horse racing product
Australian-based operator PointsBet has announced the launch of its horse racing product PointsBet Racing. PointsBet Racing – which is now live in 25 states –…
Vermont sports betting bill passes Senate
An amended version of the Vermont sports betting bill H127 has passed the State Senate on its third reading, and will now head back to…
New York greenlights $455m racing Belmont development
On May 2, New York State lawmakers approved the FY 2024 budget, which included funding for a $455m loan to renovate and upgrade the Belmont…
Delaware sports betting handle continues to decline in March
Player spending on sports wagering in Delaware fell to a seven-month low in March, though the state was able to report an increase in igaming…
Digital growth helps Caesars cut net loss in Q1
Caesars Entertainment cut its net loss by 80.0% during the first quarter of 2022 following a 23.5% increase in revenue, driven by growth in Las…
Entain partners NHL Alumni Association for RG initiative
Entain has entered into a partnership with the NHL Alumni Association (NHLAA) to promote responsible gambling for ice hockey fans across the US. Under the…
RI sports betting revenue up in March despite handle decline
Sports wagering revenue in Rhode Island increased 8.1% year-on-year in March despite the US state reporting a decline in handle. Players spent $41.5m betting on…
Bally’s to outsource tech stack
Land-based and online gaming operator Bally’s Corporation has announced sports betting supplier Kambi and PAM platform solution provider White Hat Gaming will power its sports…
Colorado sports betting revenue up despite handle drop in March
Player spending on sports betting in Colorado declined 2.2% year-on-year in March, though the US state was still able to report an increase in revenue.…
Fanatics appoints Crawford as head of investor relations
Fanatics has appointed Deborah Crawford, formerly of Meta and Netflix, to the position of senior vice president and head of investor relations. In the new…
WNBA commits to AGA’s ‘Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly’ initiative
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has named the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) as the latest sports property to support its ‘Have A Game Plan.…
PointsBet confirms North American sales talks
Australian gaming operator PointsBet confirmed that the business is “currently in discussion with multiple parties” regarding the sale of its North American business. The company…
Majority of gaming executives reserved on future outlook
Industry trade body the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) survey of gaming executives revealed that a majority of those queried are muted on the industry’s future…
Baccarat decline pushes Nevada revenue down 2.2% in March
Gambling revenue in Nevada fell 2.2% year-on-year in March, primarily due to a 51.0% drop in baccarat revenue during the month. Total market revenue in…