Industry
February 18, 2021
US Casino Revenues Post Worst Results in 2020 since 2003
Casinos in the United States lost 31% of revenue in 2020, the American Gaming Association has reported. It was the worst year since 2003. AGA Reports Poor Results for 2020 Casino Industry The American Gaming Association (AGA) has reported a significant drop in gambling revenue for 2020. Commenting on last year’s results on Wednesday, AGA […]
Legal
February 18, 2021
House Committee in North Dakota OKs Sports Betting Resolution
North Dakota gets one step closer to legal sports betting. A House committee voted on Wednesday endorsing a resolution that enables residents of the state to decide on sports betting legalization. Now the resolution seeks the approval of the two chambers of the House. A House Committee Votes on Sports Betting Resolution North Dakota’s House […]
Legal
February 18, 2021
Georgia Senator Calls for Regulation of Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing Betting
Sen. Brandon Beach is determined to see the legalization of horse racing in Georgia through, as he appeals to voters and lawmakers. Voters in Georgia May Soon Decide Fate of Pari-Mutuel Betting Georgia will explore the prospect of legalizing pari-mutuel betting on horse races anew as another bill is already on the move. The initiative […]
Business
February 18, 2021
Chalkline and PlayUp USA to Provide Free-To-Play Content to Devils Fans
PlayUp USA has signed a deal with Chalkline to offer free-to-play content to New Jersey Devils fans prior to its platform launch in March. Chalkline has inked a supply deal with PlayUp USA to provide its free-to-play games as part of the online betting operator’s sponsorship agreement with the NHL New Jersey Devils. PlayUp USA […]
Sports
February 17, 2021
theScore Bet Goes Live in Iowa to Expand Its US Presence
The sports betting brand of Score Digital Sports Ventures, theScore Bet, made its official launch in Iowa this week, to expand its availability to sports fans from 4 US states and offer bettors from the Hawkeye State experience first-hand the unique ecosystem the sportsbook creates when paired with theScore app. Iowa Market Access Provided by […]
Legal
February 17, 2021
Lawsuit Filed against Apple in California over F2P Gambling Apps
A lawsuit was filed against Apple in California on Tuesday. The class-action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Columbia over free-to-play casino-style apps. A Class Action Lawsuit Filed against Apple in California A class-action lawsuit was filed in California against the multinational technology company, Apple, over free-to-play (F2P) […]
Casino
February 17, 2021
Boyd Gaming Retains Positive Outlook as Company Focuses on Digital
After a choppy 2020, Boyd Gaming’s optimistic about retail visitation rates as the company focuses on digital solutions in 2021. Digital in the Center of Boyd’s Strategy in 2021 Boyd Gaming’s new-found commitment to online gambling will drive the company’s growth in the years to come, says Boyd CEO Keith Smith. With Covid-19 biting into […]
Business
February 16, 2021
EveryMatrix’s Miami Commercial Hub Aims at the US and LATAM
Gaming technology provider EveryMatrix announced today it opened a new commercial hub in Miami, Florida, to facilitate its expansion into the US and Latin American markets. “Entering the US market is one of our major objectives this year and having feet on the ground there is essential.” Ebbe Groes, Group CEO, EveryMatrix Expansion Continues The […]
Business
February 16, 2021
DraftKings Moves Jennifer Aguiar in Key Compliance Role
Compliance veteran Jennifer Aguiar will now take over DraftKings’ international and domestic compliance strategy as CCO. DraftKings Boosts Compliance with Jennifer Aguiar at the Helm DraftKings has appointed Jennifer Aguiar as chief compliance officer to serve directly under Jason Robins, the company’s CEO and chairman. Aguiar is taking the reins over from Tim Dent as […]
Sports
February 16, 2021
WynnBet Signs Data Partnership with Genius Sports in US
Genius Sports Group has signed up with WynnBet for a multi-state data partnership. Wynn will tap into Genius’ LiveData and LiveTrading services. Genius Sports and Wynn Forge New Data Alliance WynnBet and Genius Sports Group have signed a multi-state, multi-year data partnership. WynnBet, the flagship betting brand owned by Wynn Resorts, will now have access […]