Business
January 24, 2022
Genting HK’s Crystal Cruises Shuts Down, Leaves Passengers Stranded
Genting Hong Kong’s luxury cruise company, Crystal Cruises has been suspended until at least April 29 as the group fights for its survival. With mounting debt and no financial relief coming, Genting’s future as a cruise ship operator is in doubt. One ship is already facing seizure over unpaid debt, leaving passengers stranded in the […]
Business
January 24, 2022
Allwyn Ready to Complete SPAC Merger, Will Go Live on the NYSE
Blank cheque firm Cohn Robbins will soon acquire Allwyn Entertainment in a transaction that values the European lottery operator and gaming operator at $9.30 billion. This is a deal that allows investors of the Cohn Robbins SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) to purchase shares at a discount valuation. It will also lead to Allwyn being […]
Sports
January 24, 2022
NY: Mobile Sportsbooks Hit $600М Handle in Less than 10 Days
Early in January 2022, New York launched mobile sports betting. The activity itself was launched back in 2019 but was restricted to land-based venues. Expectations for mobile betting have been high, considering the size of the state and the high population. But results released by the New York State Gaming Commission showed that mobile sportsbooks […]
Business
January 24, 2022
GNOG Targets Missouri with Affinity Interactive Partnership
Although the industry has not yet launched, Missouri is proving another focal point of sports betting interest. Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) has signed a partnership with Affinity Interactive to secure access to the market once the state enables online gambling. GNOG Is Betting on the Tethered Option GNOG is ready to launch both an […]
Business
January 24, 2022
Rewards Don’t Outweigh the Costs as Wynn Looks to Unload Wynn Interactive
Wynn Resorts wants to sell its online sports betting arm, Wynn Interactive, according to the New York Post. The move comes as a surprise to many, given the attention the online gaming industry is receiving. Adding to the puzzling situation is the fact that Wynn is willing to let it go in what can only […]
Industry
January 21, 2022
Martin Bland Joined EPIC as Business Development Director
Independent gambling harm prevention consultancy EPIC Risk Management announced today a new addition to its ranks as Martin Bland joined the firm in the role of Director of Business Development. Deliver on EPIC’s Growth Strategy EPIC’s new director of business development Bland will be tasked with expanding the business that aims to protect individuals and […]
Industry
January 21, 2022
Internet Vikings Continues US Expansion, Enters Illinois
Internet Vikings, the global hosting gaming provider, announced on Friday that it launched its operations in Illinois. Internet Vikings Enters 18th US State The company is already known as one of the top iGaming hosting services providers in Europe. With that in mind, Internet Vikings’ expansion in the US started in July last year. Now, […]
Sports
January 21, 2022
Wagr Launches in Tennessee, Will Charge a 5% Fee on Every Wager
Wagr, the social sports betting app, launched in Tennessee. The app took to Twitter to announce the news and encouraged residents to give the platform a try. With this launch, Wagr helps Tennessee become the first US state in which a peer-to-peer betting platform is available. Wagr is the First Social Betting App To Have […]
Sports
January 21, 2022
Moreno vs Figueiredo UFC 270 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Brandon Moreno vs Deiveson Figueiredo Part 3 is on the program this Saturday evening at UFC 270. Their first fight ended in a draw, while in the second bout, challenger Moreno beat the then-champ by submission, taking over the UFC Flyweight Championship belt. Figueiredo now has a chance to reclaim the title he lost last […]
Sports
January 21, 2022
Support for Biden-Trump Election Low, Candidates Odds of Rerun High
Facing a standoff with Russia in Ukraine and dealing with one of the worst rifts in US society in the past twenty years, President Joe Biden’s chances of reelection are not looking too good. While bias often determines how we cast our votes, sportsbooks would much rather rely on cold, hard numbers and right now, […]