Sports
May 11, 2021
Ohio’s Gaming Market Puts COVID-19 Behind It as Record Revenue Comes In
Across the US, casino markets are coming back to life after a brutal attack by COVID-19. Occupancy levels in many areas are returning to normal and, even in those that still have restrictions, gross gaming revenue (GGR) is impressive. Ohio is in the latter group, a state that still requires its casinos to maintain a […]
Industry
May 11, 2021
Stadia Ventures’ Sports Betting Innovation Summit Starts May 13
Sports betting industry leaders and entrepreneurs are going to discuss the latest changes and innovations within the sports betting landscape at the Stadia Innovation Summit. The summit starts online on Thursday, May 13. Stadia Innovation Summit Launches Online This Thursday Stadia Ventures, the global sports innovation hub, has created an event that aims to bring […]
Casino
May 11, 2021
Casino Expansion Plans in Florida Not on the Table for the Near Future
Despite having spent over a million dollars trying to impress lawmakers in the state, Jeffrey Soffer’s hopes of moving his Florida casino are almost nil. Soffer is behind the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach and the Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach and was hoping to be able to shift his casino license to the […]
Business
May 11, 2021
PointsBet Announces PTC Acquisition to Boost Horseracing Offer
PointsBet will consolidate its expertise and product offering in the US horseracing industry through the acquisition of Premier Turf Club. Premier Turf Club Joins PointsBet to Boost Horseracing Offer PointsBet has dropped a big piece of news late on Monday evening, announcing the acquisition of Premier Turf Club, an advance deposit wagering (ADW) company that holds a license […]
Business
May 11, 2021
WynnBet Reveals Memphis Grizzlies Partnership for Tennessee Debut
WynnBet has teamed up with the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the sports betting operator’s launch in Tennessee. Grizzlies and WynnBet Boost Brand Awareness WynnBet has detailed its partnership with the Memphis Grizzles as the sports franchise and sports betting operator are coming together for a multi-year collaboration. As part of the tie-up, WynnBet will tap into the […]
Sports
May 11, 2021
Regulators in Colorado Call Year of Sports Gambling a Success
Colorado has enjoyed a strong first year for its sports betting segment despite a global pandemic and shuttered operations at casinos. Colorado’s Revenue Department Satisfied with Sports Gambling Results The Colorado Department of Revenue has released a statement commemorating the anniversary of the launch of sports betting in the Centennial State. In the official communication released on […]
Sports
May 10, 2021
Simplebet, Intralot Offer NBA, MLB Micro-Betting in DC, MT
Innovative sports betting technology company Simplebet announced today its partnership with Intralot saw the rollout of new real money micro-betting products in Washington DC and Montana, to cover action from the National Basketball League (NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB). Following the Success from the NFL The launch of the first-ever automated micro-betting product on […]
Sports
May 10, 2021
Kentucky Derby Winner Fails Post-race Drug Test, May Be Disqualified
Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit’s allegedly tested positive for betamethasone in a post-race blood test. In a statement, Churchill Downs revealed that if the findings are upheld, Medina may be disqualified and Mandaloun may take the winner’s place. Medina Spirit Allegedly Tests Positive for an Anti-inflammatory Drug The Kentucky Derby was won by Medina Spirit […]
Legal
May 10, 2021
Texans Shouldn’t Expect Legalized Sports Gambling or Casinos in 2021
Texas may have a poker game bearing its name, but this doesn’t mean the state is gambling-friendly. Texas Hold’em poker is said to have originated in Robstown, TX, more than 100 years ago and, for a while, gambling could be found everywhere. That is no longer the case, though, and it doesn’t look like anything […]
Legal
May 7, 2021
Entain to Most Likely Acquire Licensing in Nevada by NGC
British gaming giant Entain is looking at a three-year betting license in Nevada as the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) will now deliberate the matter on May 20. Silver State Ready to Issue Three-Year License to Entain Entain will be most likely strengthening its presence in the Silver State through a three-year license in the wake of a Wednesday […]