Sports betting
New Jersey sports betting continues to struggle in July
Gambling revenue increased 6.7% year-on-year in New Jersey during July despite a further decline in the US state’s sports betting market. Total revenue for the…
DC sports betting handle continues downward trend in July
Washington DC’s sports betting handle declined for the second consecutive month in July, while both revenue and player spending in the market fell year-on-year. Consumers…
Indiana sports betting handle decline continues in July
Indiana’s sports betting handle fell for the fourth consecutive month during July, with the $206.6m wagered by players the lowest monthly total of the calendar…
Disney continues to work on “important” ESPN betting venture, says CEO
Disney chief executive Bob Chapek said that the business remains in talks with a number of platforms in regard to the potential launch of a…
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company pens sports betting deal with Betr
Betr, the new micro-betting business founded by Simplebet co-founder Joey Levy and social media personality Jake Paul, has entered into a partnership with Hall of…
US commercial gaming revenue reaches record $14.81bn in Q2
Commercial gaming revenue in the US amounted to $14.81bn during the second quarter, a new record for the industry, according to the American Gaming Association…
CDI sells 49% stake of United Tote subsidiary to New York Racing Association
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has entered into an agreement to sell 49% of its United Tote Company subsidiary to the New York Racing Association (NYRA).…
Collaboration is key to North American esports betting
Esports betting in North America clearly offers a huge amount of potential, but almost all of this has so far been untapped. Pandascore head of…
IGT scores sports betting deal with Washington’s Nisqually Red Wind Casino
International Game Technology (IGT) has signed a multi-year sports betting partnership with Nisqually Red Wind Casino in Washington State. Under the deal, the Nisqually Red…
Massachusetts Governor signs sports betting bill into law
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has signed into law a bill legalizing and regulating sports betting in the US state. House Bill 5164 will permit any…
BetMGM becomes official partner of NFL in Canada
Entain-MGM joint venture BetMGM has agreed a deal that will make it an official sportsbook partner of the National Football League (NFL) in Canada. The…
Influencer Jake Paul and Simplebet co-founder raise $50m for micro-betting site
Simplebet co-founder Joey Levy and social media personality Jake Paul have launched Betr, a new micro-betting company, with $50m in funding. Levy will act as…
Massachusetts commissioners: legal betting is “going to take some time”
Massachusetts gaming commissioners have warned that the launch of legal sports betting in the state may take longer than expected, as they prepare to create…
Higher stakes drive July sports betting revenue growth in Iowa
An increase in consumer spending on sports wagering in Iowa led to a year-on-year rise in revenue in the US state during July. Players bet…