Sports betting
Pennsylvania gambling revenue hits $3.29bn in 2018-19
State-wide gambling revenue in Pennsylvania amounted to $3.29bn in the 2018-19 financial year as the introduction of legal sports betting and higher income from slots…
Stars Group and Flutter Entertainment agree mega-merger
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Paddy Power Betfair, has agreed a deal to acquire all of the shares in The Stars Group (TSG) and…
Chicago sports teams call for greater sports betting exclusivity
Chicago’s five teams in the “Big Four” North American professional sports leagues called for greater enforcement of a proposed five-block exclusivity zone around stadia where…
Rhode Island sports betting revenue recovers in August
The Rhode Island Lottery has reported a month-on-month increase in sports betting revenue in August after punters spent over $10m (£8.1m/€9.2m) on legal wagering during…
Oregon Lottery sets provisional sportsbook launch date
Mobile sports betting could be coming to Oregon next week, with the state lottery aiming to launch its Scoreboard-branded app the week commencing 7 October.…
August Nevada sportsbook handle remains behind NJ
Nevada’s sportsbook handle for the month of August remained behind New Jersey for August, despite a 22.1% increase to $287.8m, while overall casino revenue slipped…
D.C. court temporarily suspends Intralot contract
A Washington D.C. court has temporarily suspended Greek lottery operator Intralot’s contract to operate lottery services and sports betting in the district, indicating that there…
Kindred launches Unibet sportsbook in Pennsylvania
Kindred Group-owned Unibet has rolled out its second sportsbook in the US, launching its brand in Pennsylvania. Unibet went live in the state through a…
DraftKings becomes NFL’s first daily fantasy sports partner
DraftKings will become the first daily fantasy sports (DFS) partner of the National Football League (NFL). Under the deal, DraftKings will have access to NFL…
Rush Street to launch first Indiana mobile sportsbook
Rush Street Interactive is set to launch the first mobile sports betting app in Indiana after being granted authorization from the Indiana Gaming Commission. Rush…
New Jersey horse racing group claims victory in betting legal case
The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) has claimed victory in a long-running legal dispute with the leading US professional sports leagues over sports betting. The decision…
New Hampshire Lottery to consider 13 sports betting proposals
The New Hampshire Lottery has received 13 proposals from potential vendors and retailers interested in offering sports betting in the US state. The Lottery issued…
NCRG launches Fund to Support Research on Sports Wagering
The National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) has launched the Fund to Support Research on Sports Wagering, which will issue grants to researchers studying the…
Hard Rock to launch Iowa sportsbook with GiG
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has agreed to extend its partnership with Hard Rock International and support the casino operator with the launch of its new…