Sports betting
New Jersey reports record gambling revenue in June
The state of New Jersey recorded gaming revenue figures of $392.8m for June, representing a 302.7% increase on this time last year and the highest…
South Dakota approves tax changes ahead of sports betting introduction
South Dakota has taken a step closer to the limited introduction of sports betting after state gambling officials amended and passed final regulations. The rules,…
Fubo enters Pennsylvania market with Cordish Companies deal
Fubo Gaming, the betting subsidiary of streaming provider FuboTV, has completed a market access deal with The Cordish Companies, allowing the Fubo mobile sportsbook to…
WynnBet named official sportsbook and gaming partner of Detroit Lions
Mobile sports betting operator WynnBet has signed a multi-year partnership with the Detroit Lions, which will see it become the NFL team’s official sportsbook and…
DraftKings to launch as first daily fantasy sports operator in Louisiana
DraftKings has become the first operator to obtain a daily fantasy sports (DFS) license in Louisiana and is set to go live later today (Friday).…
BetMGM strikes partnership with MLB’s Pittsburgh Pirates
Digital gaming operator BetMGM and baseball team the Pittsburgh Pirates have announced a partnership that will see BetMGM promotions across the Pirates’ multi-channel offerings. As…
Genius Sports signs up to Canadian soccer data and content deal
Genius Sports has partnered with Mediapro Canada on a project designed to enhance coverage of the country’s soccer competitions. Mediapro Canada, which has a 10-year…
State of the Union: Las Vegas Sands, New York, FanDuel and more
This week’s state of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes Las Vegas Sands’ moves into the world of igaming, New York’s request for…
Fightin’ talk: PFL, MMA, sportsbooks, and the industry’s one-two punch
A flurry of recent deals have seen a number of operators pair up with combat sports organizations. Could mixed martial arts events one day be considered…
FanDuel migrates to Scientific Games’ OpenSports in four more states
FanDuel has migrated its sportsbooks to Scientific Games’ OpenSports platform in four more states. OpenBet-powered FanDuel sportsbooks are now live in a total of ten…
IGT enters Washington’s fledgling sports betting market
International Game Technology (IGT) is to enter the Washington state sports betting market through a partnership with Snoqualmie Casino. IGT will power the casino’s retail…
theScore generates record betting handle but posts negative GGR in Q3
Score Media and Gaming recorded its strongest betting handle month to date, but recorded an operating loss of more than CAD$22m (USD$17.6m/£12.7m/€14.9m) during the third…
PointsBet appoints Cipriano as VP for Canadian division
Online gaming operator PointsBet has announced its appointment of Chantal Cipriano as the company’s new vice president, legal, compliance and people for its Canadian arm.…
Prophet set for US sports exchange launch through Caesars deal
New Jersey-based sports betting exchange Prophet is to debut in the US within weeks after partnering with gaming group Caesars Entertainment. Prophet, which has migrated…