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Virginia Sports Betting Handle Drops 22.25% to $236.4M for Month of April

Virginia Sports Betting Handle Drops 22.25% to $236.4M for Month of April

The latest monthly data released by the Virginia State Lottery shows that sportsbooks in the state posted a handle of $236,432,523 in the month of April. This was the third full month of legal sports betting in the state and the lowest handle recorded yet.

Nebraska Governor Signs Gambling Bill Legalizing Casino Games and Retail Sports Betting

Governor Pete Ricketts has signed a new gaming expansion bill that will allow the state's horse tracks to open retail sports betting outlets and offer 'Las Vegas style' gaming. The new bill excludes mobile sports betting and only allows for wagering in a bricks and mortar licensed sportsbook.

Nevada Gaming Revenues Top $1B for Second Straight Month

$1.04B in gaming revenue

Northern Ireland to Review ‘Obsolete Gambling Legislation’ in Coming Weeks

First time in over three decades that NI gambling laws will come under review.

Connecticut Senators Pass Sports Betting Legislation — Industry Set for Fall Launch

Connecticut Senators Pass Sports Betting Legislation — Industry Set for Fall Launch

The Connecticut Senate has passed legislation that will see the state's tribal gaming compacts amended to include both online and retail sports betting. The bill passed a House vote last week and will now go to Governor Ned Lamont's desk to be signed into law.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Fined €50,000 for Involvement with Gambling Firm Bethard

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Fined €50,000 for Involvement with Gambling Firm Bethard

UEFA has fined AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic €50,000 for his association with betting firm Bethard and warned the player against any future investments with gambling companies while he is still actively involved in football.

Canadian Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill After Second Reading

Canadian Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill After Second Reading

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.

Colorado Sports Betting Handle Drops 18.8% to $244.4m for Month of April

Colorado Sports Betting Handle Drops 18.8% to $244.4m for Month of April

The Colorado Department of Revenue has released its latest monthly revenue report revealing that licensed operators within the state reported a combined sports betting handle of $244,446,760.46 for the month of April.

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Legal Canada Sports Betting Bill C-218 Passes After Second Reading

Canadian Senate passed Bill C-218 - passes to Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce

Arizona Sports Betting on Track for September Launch Following Federal Approval of Gaming Compacts

The US Department of Interior (DoI) has moved quickly to approve a new tribal-state gaming compact that will allow Arizona's tribal casinos to launch sports betting products. This means that sports betting could be live in Arizona just in time for the NFL season.

Gambling Industry News

Sports Betting Legislation Stalls in Canadian Senate — Bill Progress Now Considered 50/50

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.

Lithuania Bans Gambling Advertising and Promotional Bonuses

The Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) has voted in favor of an amendment to current gambling legislation that will prohibit the promotion of gambling through advertising or promotional offers from July 1st. The ban covers both the online and land-based gambling industry.

Betsson Set to Launch in Greece Following Online Gaming and Betting License Approval

The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) of Greece has granted Swedish online gaming and betting firm Betsson licenses for both online casino and sports betting products and services.

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Bovada Set to Quit New York State on June 21st as a Result of New Regulations and Restrictions

Leaving the New York state market

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Connecticut Moves One Step Closer to Legal Sports Betting and Online Gambling

Lawmakers in Connecticut have approved amended compacts with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes that will allow them to offer sports betting, online gambling, and fantasy contests.

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