Sports betting

27th July 2020

Rush Street Interactive to go public on NYSE

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) is set to be the latest US online gambling operator to go public after agreeing a reverse merger with special purpose…

27th July 2020

MA includes betting in economic development package

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are to consider a new economic development package bill that includes a section aimed at legalizing sports wagering in the state. Sponsored…

27th July 2020

Congressional bill aims to scrap 0.25% federal handle tax

Representatives and congressional Gaming Caucus co-chairs Dina Titus and Guy Reschenthaler have introduced a federal bill – HR7790 – to repeal the US’s 0.25% excise…

24th July 2020

Rhode Island registration amendment becomes law

Rhode Island’s governor, Gina Raimondo, has signed into law an amendment to remove the in-person registration requirement for igaming in the state. Amendment H 8097…

24th July 2020

William Hill launches in Colorado with Caesars

Sports betting operator William Hill has launched in Colorado with six kiosks at Caesars Entertainment’s Isle Casino Hotel and Lady Luck Casino in Black Hawk.…

24th July 2020

Fanduel signs media partnership with The Ringer

Flutter-owned betting and daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel has entered into a strategic partnership with Spotify-owned sports and popular culture website The Ringer. Under the…

24th July 2020

DraftKings and Kambi to cooperate for Q3 2021 tech migration

Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings and B2B sports betting supplier Kambi have reached an agreement to cooperate on DraftKings’ migration from Kambi’s back-end…

24th July 2020

Intralot signs gaming partnership with Major League Baseball

Intralot has agreed a new deal to become an authorised gaming partner of Major League Baseball (MLB). Under the agreement, which came into effect ahead…

23rd July 2020

NFLPA launches problem gambling education for former players

The NFL Players’ Association (NFLPA) will work with Epic Risk Management and the GVC Foundation in order to create a problem gambling awareness and education…

23rd July 2020

PlayUp to launch online sportsbook in Colorado

Australian gambling operator PlayUp has secured approval to roll out its sports betting offering in the state of Colorado, in a launch that will mark…

23rd July 2020

Senate Judiciary Committee debates college betting legality

The US Senate Committee on the judiciary heard evidence both for and against the continued legality of betting on college sports in a committee meeting…

23rd July 2020

Global Daily Fantasy Sports set to rebrand as Playgon

Software supplier Global Daily Fantasy Sports has announced plans to change its name to Playgon Games Inc., following its acquisition of Playgon Interactive last month.…

22nd July 2020

FanDuel and DraftKings receive Illinois betting permits

Both DraftKings and FanDuel have received temporary sports betting permits allowing them to operate in Illinois, allowing both to launch in the state when their…

22nd July 2020

Iowa iGaming Dashboard – July 2020

The reopening of retail venues in June contributed to more month-on-month growth in the Hawkeye State, with amounts wagered rising to $12.7m. iGaming Business and…