Sports betting
Sportech appoints Richard McGuire as chief executive
Betting technology provider Sportech has named its interim executive chairman Richard McGuire as its new chief executive officer. McGuire has served on the Sportech board…
AmWest launches Colossus-powered pools
Advance deposit wagering (ADW) provider AmWest Entertainment has become the first US-licensed operator to offer cashout functionality for customers, launching the feature through a new…
Sports betting boosts GAN in Q2
Online betting and gaming technology provider GAN has seen trading in the second quarter of its financial year beat expectations, with seasonal decline in igaming…
Rhode Island sports betting revenue slips in May
Legal sports wagering revenue in Rhode Island fell 54.4% month-on-month to $899,165 in May, despite punters spending more on betting than in April. The Twin…
Illinois Governor signs gaming expansion legislation into law
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed into law the far-reaching gaming expansion bill passed by the state legislature early in June, paving the way for…
AGA reshuffles management team with trio of promotions
The American Gaming Association (AGA) reshuffled its management team to reflect the industry body’s focus on market modernization and advocacy, while high-profile executives Sarah Slane…
DC Council raises concerns over Intralot sports betting contract
Councilmembers in Washington DC are are increasingly questioning the decision to award Intralot a contract to power sports betting in the US capital, which could…
Parx completes online sportsbook roll-out in PA
Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment’s Parx Casino has confirmed the official launch of its new online sportsbook in Pennsylvania, powered by technology partners GAN and Kambi.…
California Assemblymember files sports betting proposal
California Assemblymember Adam Gray has filed a constitutional amendment to clear the way for the state to regulate sports betting, provided it is ratified by citizens…
Nevada sportsbook handle falls below NJ in May
Nevada’s sports betting handle rose 0.6% year-on-year to $317.4m in May, though total gambling revenue for the month was down 6.0% to $981.8m. May marks…
ICE North America Interview: Randall Boe, Commissioner, Arena Football League
Randall Boe explains how emerging sports competitions such as the Arena Football League can benefit from legal wagering.
State of the Union: Maine, Oregon, NJ, PA and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers positive developments in Maine, less happy news in New York, and provides more…
MLS opens up to gambling sponsorship
North America’s Major League Soccer (MLS) has updated its commercial policies to allow its teams to enter into shirt sponsorship deals with companies in the…
SBTech hires Melissa Riahei as president of US business
Sports betting technology provider SBTech has appointed experienced lottery and gaming executive Melissa Riahei as president of its US subsidiary. In her new role she…