Sports betting
Detroit casino revenue reaches $121.7m in February
Commercial casinos in Detroit, Michigan, generated $121.7m in revenue during February, a year-on-year increase of 6.3%. The February amount also represents an increase of 1.5% from…
Maryland Senate clears sports betting bill in landslide vote
The Maryland Senate has passed a bill that would legalise sports betting in the US state, approving the measure by a landslide vote of 47-0.…
Miomni hits out at “inconsistent” Delaware North claims
Sports betting software provider Miomni Gaming has hit back in its legal dispute with Delaware North, accusing the US casino operator of making “inconsistent” claims…
Indiana sports betting market breaks handle record in February
Indiana’s regulated sports betting market reported a 9.6% month-on-month rise in handle in February, breaking the record set in January thanks largely to continued online…
Lawmakers renew efforts to bring legal betting to Louisiana
With Louisiana’s 2020 legislative session beginning yesterday (March 9), five lawmakers in the state’s House of Representatives and Senate have put forward bills to legalize…
Retail losses hit Iowa sports betting market in February
Iowa has reported net receipts of $755,334 from its sports betting licensees in February, down 76.6% month-over-month, after losses in the retail channel offset marginal…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming chief Rigby to exit
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has announced that Stephen Rigby is to step down as its president and chief executive after five years…
NY sports betting market hits new low in February
New York’s four commercial casinos have reported losses of $179,593 from sports betting in February, with del Lago the only venue to actually generate revenue…
BetMGM goes live in Nevada
BetMGM, the sports betting brand operated by the Roar Digital joint venture between MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings, has gone live in Nevada. The roll…
BetRivers to take first Illinois bets in time for March Madness
The BetRivers sportsbook at Rivers Casino Des Plaines will take the first legal sports wagers in Illinois today (9 March) after receiving approval from the…
Michigan sports betting set for March 11 launch
Regulated sports betting is set to begin in Michigan this week, with Detroit’s three commercial casinos expected to be authorized to launch retail wagering by…
Virginia sports betting bills head to Governor
Bills that would legalise certain forms of sports betting in Virginia have moved forward to Governor Ralph Northam for signature, after securing approval in the…
MLS partners BetMGM for Predict 6 free-to-play game
Major League Soccer (MLS) and MGM Resorts International have launched a new free-to-play prediction game offering players the chance to win up to $50,000. Available…
Maryland sports betting bill passes committee with new amendments
A bill to legalise sports betting in Maryland has been amended and passed a first vote in the Senate Committee for Budget and Taxation. Senate…