Sports
May 6, 2021
Bill for Betting on NJ college Sport Teams Moves Forward
Legislators anticipate the advancement of a new bill for betting on New Jersey college sports teams after the state’s sports betting market set a national record last year. NJ College Sports Betting Bill a Step Closer Towards Voters On Wednesday, the New Jersey Assembly panel moved a bill allowing sports betting on NJ college sports […]
Casino
May 6, 2021
PointsBet Launches its First Online Casino in Michigan
PointsBet, Australia’s fastest-growing bookmaker, has confirmed the launch of its first online casino, just hours after the Michigan Gaming Control Board announced its approval. Pointsbet Rolls Out Its First iGaming Platform in Michigan On Tuesday afternoon, PointsBet, an Australian sports betting company, has announced the launch of its first online casino in Michigan, just hours […]
Casino
May 6, 2021
Maryland Casinos Pick Up Steam as April Revenue Reaches third-best on Record
Maryland gamblers’ thirst for casino visits during the COVID-19 pandemic has been successfully quenched. If the results from last month are any indication, the state’s gaming industry could be set to enjoy a rapid rebound after having to deal with a horrific 2020 that saw casinos shuttered or operating at significantly reduced capacities for much […]
Business
May 5, 2021
Aspire Global Achieved Q1 2021 Record High Revenue and EBITDA
Aspire Global released in a trading update today its 2021 first quarter report posting another quarter of record high revenue and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). Quarter Figures The technology solutions provider for the iGaming industry picked up in 2021 right where it left in 2020, posting revenue of €48.1 million for […]
Business
May 5, 2021
Caesars Rebrands William Hill, Ready to Sell Non-US Assets
US casino giant Caesars Entertainment announced plans to significantly ramp up investment in the sports betting space and become a leading sportsbook operator nationwide. Having completed the $3.7 billion acquisition of UK-based sports betting company William Hill in late April, Caesars is now ready to offload its non-US assets. Sale Should Be Complete This Time […]
Business
May 5, 2021
FanDuel Gets Closer to Launching Fantasy Sports Gambling in Louisiana
A total of 55 parishes in Louisiana support sports wagering. While FanDuel is currently collaborating with the local authorities about the launch of its product, it is up to the lawmakers to give the green light. If Louisiana’s legislature approves the activity, it may be launched just in time for the start of the football […]
Legal
May 5, 2021
Legislators in Rhode Island to Review Gambling Contract with Bally’s and IGT
Rhode Island’s House Finance Committee is going to review an updated version of a gambling contract between the Rhode Island Lottery, IGT, and Bally’s Corp tomorrow. The updated contract proposes the creation of new workplaces and is expected to bring the state approximately $300 million annually. RI Lawmakers to Review an Updated Gambling Contract An […]
Casino
May 5, 2021
Vegas Returns to Normal as Regulators Realize Online is the Place to Be
Several casinos in Las Vegas are now back to pre-COVID-19 operating levels, having met the state’s vaccination requirements for their workforces. Wynn Resorts returned to 100% capacity at its two Strip properties after showing that 88% of its workforce there had received the vaccine and the Cosmopolitan has now joined, as well. It was allowed […]
Casino
May 5, 2021
Red Rock Resorts Sells Palms Casino in Vegas for $650 Million
When Las Vegas started crawling back to life last summer, it would have been expected that casino operators would want all of their venues operational to make up for lost time. However, Red Rock Resorts, the parent company of Station Casinos, kept four properties closed. That was a definite sign that trouble was ahead and […]
Business
May 5, 2021
FanDuel and The Ringer Bet Heavily on Fan-Focused Experiences
The Ringer and FanDuel have signed a year-long partnership to seek better engagement with audiences, which company executives describe as “absurdly fan-focused.” FanDuel and The Ring Boost Fan Experience through Partnership FanDuel Group and pop culture website The Ringer has signed a new partnership that will focus on promoting each brand’s assets. The partnership will […]