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Betfred Quits US Sports Betting Market With Pennsylvania Closure

Betfred Quits US Sports Betting Market With Pennsylvania Closure

British bookmaker Betfred has announced the closure of its online sportsbook in Pennsylvania, its last surviving offering in the United States. The sports betting and online casino specialists had entered the market in Pennsylvania five years ago, partnering with Wind Creek Bethlehem. It went live with its online sportsbook in December 2020, under the Wind […]

BetMGM Reports Online Sports Revenue Up By 61% In H1 2025

BetMGM, a, has released its half-yearly figures for 2025 which show $1.35 billion in net revenue for H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 35 per cent. The joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain Holdings has seen its strategic drive into the sports betting market rewarded with $422 million in revenue for that vertical, […]

Parimatch Lands Sleeve Sponsorship Deal With Leeds United

International sports betting company Parimatch has landed a sleeve sponsorship deal with Premier League club Leeds United for the 2025-26 season. Parimatch branding will appear on the left sleeve of Leeds United’s first-team shirts as the club celebrates its return to English football’s top division. Further commercial benefits will see the sports betting site’s brand […]

DraftKings Hit With $450K Fine By MGC For Taking Credit Card Deposits

Boston-based betting operator DraftKings has been fined $450,000 by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) for letting customers make credit card deposits to their gambling accounts. The Massachusetts statute does not allow online betting operators to accept either deposits or wagers funded by credit cards, regardless of which state the original deposits were made. The issue […]

Boomer’s Sportsbook Given Approval For August 1 Launch In Nevada

Boomer’s Sportsbook Given Approval For August 1 Launch In Nevada

Boomer’s Sportsbook has been given the green light to operate in Nevada from the beginning of August. Nevada’s Gaming Commission unanimously approved Boomer’s application to launch retail locations in Elko, Las Vegas and Henderson as well as a mobile sports betting app, in time for the new NFL season which gets underway on September 4. […]

Massachusetts Casino And Sports Betting Revenue Hits $159m for June

Massachusetts Casino And Sports Betting Revenue Hits $159m for June

The combined casino and sports betting revenue from Massachussetts’ gaming industry nearly topped $160 million for June 2025. The state’s three commercial casinos earned approximately $97.68 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) with the remainder of the $159.73 million being generated from wagering on sports. Sports betting was only launched in the state in early […]

Coral Extends Partnership With Glorious Goodwood Up To 2027

Coral Extends Partnership With Glorious Goodwood Up To 2027

Coral has extended its sponsorship package with Goodwood Racecourse for another three years, with a new deal set to run through to 2027. The popular UK betting site and gaming brand has already enjoyed a three-year partnership with the West Sussex racecourse, originally stepping in as sponsor of the Qatar Goodwood Festival in 2022. The […]

Hard Rock Bet Extends Reach Across US With Colorado Launch

Hard Rock Bet Extends Reach Across US With Colorado Launch

Hard Rock Bet has officially launched in Colorado, extending the sportsbook’s reach to nine US states. The online gaming operator secured market access through an agreement with Johnny Nolan’s Casino in Cripple Creek. That partnership was an essential requirement to get the deal off the ground as state regulators have to ensure that an operator […]

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Online Gaming Takes Over From Slots As No 1 Gambling Revenue In Pennsylvania

Online gaming has overtaken slot machines as the largest source of gambling revenue in Pennsylvania, for the first time in the state’s history. The announcement came as the Pennyslyvania Gaming Contol Board (PGCB) revealed gambling activity had generated a record $6.4 billion in revenues since the start of July 2024. That obliterated the previous best […]

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William Hill Parent Company Evoke Reports Growth Across Online And Retail Units

William Hill’s parent company Evoke has declared an upturn in revenue for the first six months of 2025, although online gaming has been the driving force behind the group’s improved figures. Evoke manages the William Hill retail and online operations, together with the 888 brands, encompassing betting, casino and poker, as well as Mr Green […]

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FanDuel Fined $125,000 By Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has fined online sportsbook FanDuel $125,000 for five violations of state laws.

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DraftKings Could Launch Prediction Markets With Railbird Exchange Partnership

DraftKings is in talks to acquire Railbird Exchange, a prediction market platform that recently obtained a federal license from the CFTC.

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PENN Increasingly Likely To Exit ESPN Bet Deal, Says Analyst

Analyst Jeffrey Stantial has said it is increasingly likely that PENN Entertainment opts out of its current deal with Disney to run sports betting through ESPN Bet.

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DraftKings To Refund $3M To Users In Connecticut Over Bonus Dispute

DraftKings will pay users in Connecticut a total of $3 million following an investigation by the state’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) over bonus offers.

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Flutter Secures Full Ownership Of FanDuel, Buying Out Boyd’s 5%

Flutter has announced it has secured a deal with Boyd Gaming to secure 100% ownership of FanDuel, buying out Boyd's 5% stake.

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