Business
September 29, 2020
Conditional Approval for Tipico to Launch NJ Sports Betting
German bookmaker Tipico is moving closer to its US debut, as it has received a conditional approval to launch sports betting in New Jersey from the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). The sports betting operator is also planning to add iGaming to its product offering as soon as the required approval is granted. Ocean Casino […]
Casino
September 20, 2020
Exposure Locations Data Point to Strip Casino Properties
Southern Nevada disease investigation analyses for June, July and August outlined casino-type properties as top locations of possible exposure to COVID-19, with one particular name topping the lists quite often, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The Cosmopolitan which ranked first in 5 different analyses one of which conducted in July and the rest in August […]
Business
September 18, 2020
NetEnt Readies to Roll out with BetMGM in West Virginia
Following a successful launch in August, BetMGM, the online gaming brand owned by ROAR Digital, has struck a new partnership with NetEnt. As per the partnership, BetMGM will feature NetEnt products in its portfolio. NetEnt to Enhance BetMGM Experience in West Virginia NetEnt is set to roll out its content portfolio in West Virginia in […]
Legal
September 15, 2020
AGA Launches New Marketing Code, William Hill to Oversee It
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has introduced a new binding code of conduct that sets new standards for responsible advertisement among the organization’s members, and specifically for their sportsbook product. According to AGA’s code of conduct, entitled Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering, messages may not promote irresponsible or excessive participation in sports betting contests. […]
Sports
September 10, 2020
AGA Expects 33.2m Americans to Bet on the NFL 2020/21 Season
An estimated 33.2 million US residents will bet on the NFL 2020/21 season this year. In comparison, 40 million adults bet during NFL 2019/20. AGA Reveals Number of Expected Sports Bettors for 2020/21 NFL Season A new survey released by the American Gaming Association (AGA) has revealed that 13% of American adults are planning […]
Business
September 9, 2020
Penn National Soft Launches Sportsbook App in PA
The soft launch of the new Barstool Sportsbook app by Penn National in Pennsylvania was announced yesterday. The test will be for the period September 15-17. Upon successful regulatory approvals, the operator plans to officially launch the app on September 18. Penn National Launches Test for Its New Barstool Sportsbook App in Pennsylvania Tuesday, September […]
Business
September 8, 2020
Kindred Signs with Penn National, Enters Illinois and Ohio
Kindred announced today its expansion across regulated US markets will continue as the sports wagering company entered into an agreement with Penn National Gaming to ensure market access to Illinois and Ohio. The new agreement will provide access for Kindred’s brand, Unibet, to pursue licensing in Illinois, through Argosy Casino Alton, and in Ohio, through […]
Legal
September 8, 2020
5Dimes Withdraws from US Market, Prepares for Legal Relaunch
Popular sports betting platform and gaming firm 5Dimes has shut down its service for the US market. The company will try to enter with a license in the market on a state-by-state basis and seek approval from state regulators. 5Dimes Shuts Down for the US Market, Targets Legal Restart One of the earliest sports betting […]
Business
September 5, 2020
William Hill Launches Mobile Sports Betting in West Virginia
Friday, September 4, William Hill announced the launch of online and mobile sports betting in West Virginia. Sports fans from the Mountain State can now bet on live games of college and professional teams. Online and Mobile Sports Betting by William Hill Now Available in WV The U.S. sportsbook market leader William Hill announced the […]
Casino
September 4, 2020
Caesars and VICI Sell Harrah’s Louisiana Downs for $22M
Caesars Entertainment and VICI Properties announced Thursday the sale of a casino property, as both companies entered into definitive agreements to sell Harrah’s Louisiana Downs in a $22 million deal to Rubico Acquisition Corp. The sale of the casino and racecourse resort in Bossier City, Louisiana, comes as a surprise on the back of the […]