Sports betting
Amy Howe appointed FanDuel’s interim CEO
Amy Howe has been named FanDuel Group’s interim chief executive in the wake of Matt King’s recent decision to quit the US gaming operator. Owner…
NY mobile applicants encouraged to hand state 50% of revenue as RFP opens
The New York State Gaming Commission has launched its request for applications for mobile sports betting platform providers, with potential bidders incentivized to offer the…
Oregon’s Scoreboard sees revenue rise in June
Oregon saw a month-on-month rise in sports betting revenue despite a slight dip in handle during June. The Oregon Lottery, which runs the DraftKings-powered Scoreboard…
State of the Union: DraftKings, Congress, Elys and more
Engine Media files patent infringement lawsuit against DraftKings Esports provider Engine Media Holdings has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against sportsbook giant DraftKings. The infringement…
Gaming1 launches US joint venture with Delaware North
Belgian gaming and sports betting provider Gaming1 has entered a partnership with hospitality company Delaware North, in a deal that will see Gaming1’s platform and…
Engine Media files patent infringement lawsuit against DraftKings
Esports provider Engine Media Holdings has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against sportsbook giant DraftKings. The infringement concerns Engine Media’s skill gaming-focused Winview Inc. subsidiary,…
Mohegan strikes Connecticut betting and igaming deal with FanDuel
FanDuel has announced a market access deal with Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, to offer retail and online sports betting, as well as online casino gaming.…
Playtech partners with Kindbridge for US gambling treatment research
Playtech has partnered with virtual mental health clinic Kindbridge in a union that will aimed at creating a new framework for gambling treatment across the…
Elys agrees to acquire US Bookmaking
Online gambling operator and supplier Elys Game Technology has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Bookmakers Company, the Nevada-based sports betting…
Illinois sports betting revenue and handle down again in May
The Illinois Gaming Board reported a month-on-month decline in sports betting revenue and handle for the second consecutive month in May. Adjusted gaming revenue from…
Genius Sports lands sports betting license in West Virginia
Sports data technology business Genius Sports has secured a permanent sports wagering license in West Virginia. Issued by the West Virginia Lottery Commission, the permit…
WynnBet eyes online betting in AZ with San Carlos Apache Tribe deal
Wynn Resorts’ online sports betting brand WynnBet has entered into a partnership with the San Carlos Apache Tribe with the aim of securing an online…
IGT seals deal to power sports betting in Louisiana
International Game Technology (IGT) will allow it to power sports betting at the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana’s Coushatta Casino Resort, the state’s largest casino. As part…
Virginia betting revenue bounces back in May as spending surpasses $1bn
Sports betting revenue in Virginia increased 37.7% month-on-month to $15.7m in May, while total handle since launch passed $1.0bn despite a second month of decline. Adjusted…