Legal
March 3, 2023
Kentucky Clears House Bill Banning Video Game Machines with Cash Payouts
According to the Louisville Courier Journal, Rep. Killian Timoney’s House Bill (HB) 594 that would ban “gray” gaming machines in the Bluegrass State passed through a House committee with 13 “yes” votes and 7 “no” votes on Thursday evening. At the end of an hour-long, heated debate that reunited fervent members of the Kentuckians Against […]
Legal
March 3, 2023
Georgia Senate Says “No” to Gambling Bill 57 with 37 Votes Against
As usual, at the start of the year, the newly opened legislative session in Georgia was expected to witness new attempts to legalize sports betting in the state, in spite of the ongoing opposition of anti-gambling groups. Accordingly, in mid-February, Senate Bill 57 was brought up for discussion by Sen. Billy Hickman. As anticipated by […]
Industry
March 3, 2023
Mohegan Adds to Chapman and Huff to PR Team
Mohegan, a casino and entertainment giant, has announced two new additions to its corporate PR team. The company has designated Cody Chapman as a PR director and Charisse Huff as a PR manager. As members of the PR team, the two appointees will be responsible for Mohegan’s properties. Mohegan said that Chapman and Huff will […]
Casino
March 3, 2023
Hard Rock’s Russia Connections Jeopardize Casino License in New York City
The New York Post reported, however, that sources close to the bidding process say that the company’s business ties to Russia have complicated the bid. Yale Report Card Slams Hard Rock for Ignoring Calls to Cease Russia Operations Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order last year prohibiting any state entity from contracting with a […]
Sports
March 3, 2023
Better Collective Set for in Massachusetts Online Sports Betting Market
Better Collective’s products will be going online on March 10 along with the official launch of the state which will introduce remote sports betting products for the first time. The Bay State is expected to incite a strong interest among local residents in sports betting and potentially become one of the biggest states by sports […]
Sports
March 3, 2023
SB22 Taps Former FanDuel VP as New Company SB22 Advisor
Keith Wall previously worked as VP of sports betting commercial with FanDuel and brings along more than 15 years of industry-related experience. Wall was excited at the new opportunity to join SB22’s ranks and strengthen the company’s expertise in the sports gambling sector. SB22 Brings More Expert Help Onboard He assured that SB22 was already […]
Industry
March 3, 2023
Analysis Suggests Why Some Operators in Massachusetts Withdrew
Second-tier sportsbooks will hardly reach profitability in Massachusetts at market maturity as they will need between 7% and 8% of the total market share to be profitable and this seems a steep climb for them. Doomed from the Launch? With the retail sports betting market in Massachusetts already live and the online sportsbooks less than […]
Sports
March 3, 2023
Sportradar ORAKO to power Ballers Sportsbook in Puerto Rico
The two companies have entered into a multi-year partnership that will see the ORAKO solution deployed with the Puerto Rico-based sportsbook and help it deliver excellent experiences for players, as the company prepares to roll out its fully-fledged sportsbook product. Ballers Sportsbook to Get a Strong Start in Puerto Rico Ballers Sportsbook customers will have […]
Sports
March 3, 2023
FanDuel Named Official Sports Betting Partner to MLB in North America
The new partnership will provide customers with the ability to enjoy and bet on MLB games through the FanDuel+ OTT platform, as well as through the sportsbook app. As part of the deal, FanDuel will get national broadcast integrations. FanDuel Preparing for National Broadcast As an exclusive sports betting partner to the MLB, FanDuel will […]
Industry
March 2, 2023
IGT Expands Ohio PlaySports Kiosks Footprint via BetSkybox
Global supplier of gaming and lottery solutions, International Game Technology (IGT) announced it has signed an agreement with BetSkybox to expand the footprint of its PlaySports technology in Ohio. Sports Betting at Bars and Restaurants The agreement between IGT and BetSkybox, a division of Skybox Sports Network, will see the gambling technology supplier deploy its […]
