Sports betting
New York gaming revenue grows but betting revenue down in October
The New York Gaming Commission has recorded gaming revenue figures of $60.4m for October, representing a 54.1% increase on the same time last year. October’s…
GGR declines despite turnover increase for Elys in Q3
Elys Game Technology reported a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of $10.3m, a decrease of 9.3% year-on-year, despite turnover rising in the third quarter of 2021.…
DC smashes handle record again in October but revenue struggles
Washington DC set a new sports wagering handle record for the second consecutive month in October after players in the market spent $26.3m betting on…
Playmaker turns a profit in Q3 following Yardbarker acquisition
Sports media company Playmaker has recorded revenue figures of $4.8m for the third quarter of 2021, after not generating revenue in the corresponding period in…
DraftKings and Foxwoods open permanent retail sportsbook in Connecticut
DraftKings has opened a permanent retail sportsbook at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, following the launch of a joint online sports betting offering last month.…
Indiana breaks handle record in October but revenue dips month-on-month
The Indiana Gaming Commission has set a new record for handle with $461.1m in the month of October, a 29.7% increase on the previous record…
Wynn scraps interactive spinoff as it changes marketing strategy
Wynn Resorts and Austerlitz Acquisition Corporation I have cancelled the deal that would have seen the Wynn Interactive subsidiary spin off, merge with Austerlitz and…
BetMGM launches mobile-on-site betting with second Mississippi casino
BetMGM has expanded its presence in Mississippi by rolling out its mobile sports betting app at MGM Resorts International’s Beau Rivage. The launch will enable…
State of the Union: New York, California, ESPN and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes some of the major potential opportunities in the US betting space, with stories…
Caesars sportsbook announces new partnership with Manning family
Caesars sportsbook has signed a new first-of-its-kind partnership with the Manning family, considered the “first family of football” for their contributions to college football and…
Illinois betting revenue grows to $40.0m in September as NFL returns
Sports betting operators in Illinois took in revenue of $40.0m in September, up 484.6% year-on-year and 49.3% more than in August. This total came on…
Golden Nugget partners DraftKings for Louisiana retail sportsbook
Golden Nugget has linked up with DraftKings to open a new retail sportsbook at its Casino Lake Charles Hotel and Casino in Louisiana. Players aged…
RSI launches BetRivers online sportsbook in Arizona
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has confirmed the full launch of its BetRivers online sportsbook in the US state of Arizona. Players aged 21 and over…
New York Gaming Commission selects nine mobile betting licensees
New York’s tender to award mobile sports betting licenses has concluded with two bids – comprising nine operators – recommended for licenses. At a commission…