London based reporter covering all aspects of the global regulated and unregulated land-based and online gambling industry - including business news, sports-betting, casinos, poker & regulation

Posts by David Burke

June 15, 2021 by: David Burke
The Indiana Gaming Commission has released its latest monthly revenue report revealing that Indiana sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $254,445,226 for the month of May — a 7.1% increase on April's handle of $236,403,308. 
June 10, 2021 by: David Burke
The Canadian Senate’s Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee has referred legal sportsbetting bill C-218 back to the Senate which will sit for a final reading of the bill before voting on approval
June 2, 2021 by: David Burke
British bookmaker Betfred has finalized the acquisition of South African online bookmaker Betting World from Phumelela in a deal worth R120M (£6.1M).
May 26, 2021 by: David Burke
The Canadian Senate has passed Bill C-218 that will allow sports fans in Canada to bet on single sporting events following a second reading on Tuesday May 25th. 
May 25, 2021 by: David Burke
Canada's latest efforts to allow wagering on single sporting events has hit a roadblock as Bill C-218 that was passed by the House of Commons in April, has stalled in the Canadian Senate. 
May 6, 2021 by: David Burke
Ohio Sports Betting Bill Details Announced - 2 License Types Available for sportsbetting & prop-betting - with betting on collegiate sports T.B.C
April 28, 2021 by: David Burke
The Irish Senate has opened discussion regarding the launch of a new Irish gambling regulator following the passing of Ireland's Interim Gaming and Lotteries Act in December of 2020. The legislation requires the government to overhaul existing gambling laws which date back to 1931 and 1956. 
April 23, 2021 by: David Burke
The legislation will now head to the Senate for approval where it is expected to pass without too much difficulty. 
April 14, 2021 by: David Burke
Alabama senators have approved legislation that will allow voters to decide whether or not the state will have a lottery, casinos, and sportsbooks. 
March 29, 2021 by: David Burke
The Tennessee Education Lottery has issued its latest monthly revenue report showing a sports betting handle of $176.3 million for the month of February. 
March 16, 2021 by: David Burke
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has released its latest monthly report revealing a sports betting handle of $143,615,169.91 for the month of February.
March 2, 2021 by: David Burke
Florida lawmakers have filed three separate bills that could see the Sunshine State establish a regulated sports betting industry. 
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