Sports
February 18, 2022
Majority of Super Bowl Bets Were Placed Illegally, DraftKings’ CEO States
The CEO of DraftKings, Jason Robins, has stated that even though the Super Bowl has shattered records in terms of wagering, a majority of the bets were conducted illegally. Although 30 states have legalized sports betting, Robins claims the three largest states in the US still consider betting to be an illegal activity in terms […]
Casino
February 18, 2022
Full House Resorts Appoints John Ferrucci as Its New VP and COO
Full House Resorts, the owner, leaser, developer, and operator of a large number of gaming facilities in the US has appointed John Ferrucci as the new company’s VP and chief operating officer. Ferrucci, who will continue to act as a general manager for Full House Resorts’ Silver Slipper Casino Hotel, is expected to help the […]
Casino
February 18, 2022
Casinos Can Help in the Battle against Human Trafficking, Annie Sovcik Says
Busing on the Lookout’s director, Annie Sovcik, has called for casino training programs in which staff will be able to recognize potential human trafficking. While addressing Las Vegas’ World Game Protection Conference, Sovcik noted that casinos are one of the prime destinations for sex trafficking. 400 Children Are Taken into Prostitution in Las Vegas Each […]
Business
February 18, 2022
BetMGM Advances Market Position Through SportsGrid Partnership
BetMGM and SportsGrid have teamed up to allow the top sports betting and iGaming operator to integrate its content into SportsGrid’s original 24-hour live programming. This marriage is another example of the continued merger of sports and sports betting in the US. Several similar deals have already been made, and they will all drive similar […]
Business
February 18, 2022
FanDuel, Kevin Durant’s Boardroom Tie Up Fan-Focused Alliance
FanDuel has become the exclusive fantasy, sports betting, horse racing, and gaming partner for Boardroom, a Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman-owned sports business media network. The companies have signed a multi-year partnership that will allow them to work on fan-focused content in the coming months, and FanDuel will become the exclusive odds provider for the network. Content Is King in […]
Business
February 18, 2022
Hard Rock to Choose From Three Sites for Casino in New York City
Hard Rock International, the global casino, entertainment and gambling company, said yesterday that there are three potential sites it could construct a casino in New York City. The name, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is already a fixture in the city, as it will open a $400-500-million hotel in Manhattan in April. The […]
Industry
February 17, 2022
Arkansas: Launch of Mobile Sports Wagering Delayed Again
The impasse related to Arkansas mobile sports betting is not over after a legislative panel delayed the decision on the proposed rule that would allow the state’s casinos to introduce mobile wagers, Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported. Revenue Share Model The Administrative Rule Review Subcommittee within the Legislative Council delayed the decision following a major disagreement […]
Industry
February 17, 2022
Spotlight Sports Group Signed Advance Local Partnership
Technology, content and media specialist in sports betting and fantasy sports Spotlight Sports Group continued to expand its presence in the US with a groundbreaking sports wagering monetization partnership with Advance Local. More than Just ‘Clickbait’ The agreement reached with US media powerhouse Advance Local will see Spotlight Sports Group deliver localized and international sports […]
Casino
February 17, 2022
FanDuel Teams up with Incentive Games, Brings Daily Free Game
Seeking to enhance fan engagement and retention, FanDuel announced a new deal with Incentive Games that will bring exclusive daily free games. FanDuel to Boost Player Retention under a New Deal With Incentive Games The leading sportsbook and online casino brand in the US, FanDuel, joined forces with the world’s leading supplier of free-to-play games, […]
Legal
February 17, 2022
Minnesota Lawmakers Make Another Push to Legalize Sports Betting
Minnesota lawmakers are set to make another push to legalize sports betting in the state after previous attempts, one of which was in November 2021, failed. The push for sports betting is now gaining massive momentum as a bipartisan legalization effort was announced on Wednesday. The Proposal on Sports Betting Reportedly Benefits All Sides The […]