Business
October 27, 2021
Boyd Gaming to Repurchase Stock as Revenue Hits New Record
Boyd Gaming is coming off a strong third quarter and hopes the upswing will continue well into the future. Bit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused the casino operator to lay off 25% of its workforce and issue $800 million in bonds, the company believes the worst is behind it. Following Q3’s record-setting performance, […]
Business
October 27, 2021
PlayUp Taps into Paysafe’s Income Access and Payment Solutions
Australian sports betting and iGaming operator PlayUp has teamed up with provider of payment solutions Paysafe to power up its offering in regulated gaming and sports betting markets. PlayUp, which has launched betting products in New Jersey and Colorado, will now benefit from Paysafe’s advanced payment offering. Empowering Players Through Payments Solutions Paysafe should reinforce […]
Industry
October 27, 2021
Massachusetts Senate Still Can’t Figure Out How to Approach Sports Betting
All around Massachusetts, states are embracing sports betting. Some were able to move quickly; others needed a little more time. Massachusetts is trying to set the record for the most amount of time needed to approve legalized sports betting and, at the pace it’s going, it will easily win. The House has already approved a […]
Casino
October 27, 2021
PlayUp Strikes Market Access Partnership for iGaming in Iowa
PlayUp continues to build up momentum in the US gaming market, establishing a new market access partnership with Wild Rose Entertainment in Iowa. The tie-up comes on the heels of a similar arrangement in New Jersey. Through this partnership, PlayUp may prepare for a future launch of iGaming in the jurisdiction, giving the company a foothold […]
Business
October 26, 2021
PointsBet US Appointed Kyle Christensen as Chief Marketing Officer
Kyle Christensen, a former Facebook and Netflix executive, is set to help Australian sportsbook PointsBet increase its market share across US gaming jurisdictions as the firm’s US chief marketing officer. ‘Upping Our Game’ PointsBet announced the appointment of social media specialist Kyle Christensen as its US chief marketing officer today. He will support the sportsbook’s […]
Sports
October 26, 2021
Betway and Philadelphia 76ers Ink Multi-Year Partnership Agreement
After signing deals with BetMGM and DraftKings, the Philadelphia 76ers have added another sportsbook to its roster. The NBA team just signed another deal, recruiting Betway to be its latest partner. Betway Becomes an Official Partner of the Philadelphia 76ers This past Monday, the 76ers announced that the team entered into a multi-year partnership with […]
Casino
October 26, 2021
Louisiana Gaming Control Board Approves Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Sale
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) has given the green light on the sale of a horse racing track and casino located in the northern part of the state for a price tag of $22 million. Rubico Acquisition Corp. is set to meet with the gaming regulator today and get approval for the purchase of […]
Industry
October 26, 2021
Online Gambling Expansion Reportedly Receives Support from Iowa Gaming Association
It was back in 1983 when Iowa legalized pari-mutuel betting on dog and horse racing. Then, in 1991, the state opened the doors of its first casino. More recently, in 2019, Iowa became the 11th US state to launch legal sports wagering. Will Iowa Expand Online Gambling? Since 2019, 18 commercial and tribal operators have […]
Blockchain
October 25, 2021
Polymarket under CFTC’s Microscope for Derivative Trading
Polymarket, a New York-based cryptocurrency wagering platform, is under investigation by the US Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for breaking financial rules, Bloomberg reported over the weekend. Trading with Derivatives Tasked with regulation for derivatives trading, the CFTC launched a probe into Polymarket, investigating whether the platform is allowing its customers to trade swaps […]
Casino
October 25, 2021
OtherLevels to Boost FireKeepers Casino Online Player Engagement
Sports customer engagement platform OtherLevels announced a new agreement with FireKeepers Casino to become its preferred digital engagement partner. Real-Time Player Data-Based Engagement The partnership between OtherLevels and FireKeepers Casino will leverage messaging capabilities to engage with a broad spectrum of audience segments utilizing customization by preferences, player value, past behavior and geolocation. We are […]