Sports betting
Webis Holdings considers M&A activity to support future growth
Webis Holdings, the owner of the advance-deposit wagering operator Watchandwager.com, said it would consider pursuing M&As and new alliances to support future growth plans, with…
Maryland records 16.5 million geolocation transactions in first five days
More than 16.5 million geolocation transactions were reported during the opening five days of Maryland’s newly regulated online sports betting market. Data published by geolocation…
Elys secures conditional sports betting approval in Ohio
Gaming technology provider Elys Game Technology has secured conditional approval for a sports betting proprietor license in Ohio. Issued by the Ohio Casino Control Commission…
New Hampshire sports handle reaches 10-month high in October
Players in New Hampshire bet $91.3m on sports during October, a 7.0% drop from last year but the highest monthly total since January 2022. Spending…
Maryland’s regulated sports betting market officially opens
Maryland’s online sports betting market is officially live, with seven operators now active in the state as of today (November 23). Barstool, BetRivers, BetMGM, Caesars,…
Genius and the NFL score streaming deal with three Canadian sportsbooks
Genius Sports and the National Football League (NFL) have entered to a Canadian video streaming licensing agreement with three sportsbook operators – Bet365, Canada-facing Bet99…
Massachusetts receives 15 applications for sports betting licenses as deadline passes
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has completed the application process for new sports betting licenses in the state, with 15 operators having put forward submissions.…
Great Canadian appoints Anfinson as new CEO
Land-based gaming and entertainment business Great Canadian Entertainment has named Matthew Anfinson as its new chief executive following confirmation that Anthony Rodio is to retire.…
Louisiana online sports betting handle hits record $219.0m in October
Players in Louisiana spent a record $219.0m betting on sports online during October, while the state also reported a nine-month high for retail wagering. October’s…
BetRivers and Gambling.com Group reveal Maryland launch plans
Rush Street Interactive-operated BetRivers and affiliate business Gambling.com Group have both announced they will fully launch in Maryland when the state’s legal sports betting market…
Raynham Park partners with Bet365 to launch online sports betting app
Raynham Park Sportsbook, which is set to open its doors in spring 2023, has partnered with online gaming giant Bet365 to begin offering mobile sports…
Industry slams NYT sports betting coverage
On Sunday, the New York Times (NYT) published an article on sports betting lobbying efforts, which has been criticized by industry trade groups and individuals as…
DraftKings hack affects $300,000 in customer funds
DraftKings’ co-founder and president of global technology and product, Paul Liberman, has released a statement confirming that a mass hacking has taken place on a…
Oregon posts record sports betting revenue and handle in October
Sports betting revenue and handle in October reached new monthly highs during October, according to the latest figures published by the Oregon Lottery. Player spending…