Legal Sports Betting in Canada Faces Race Against Time
it could be another long wait for Canadians wishing to wager on sports
Gambling Industry News
U.S. commercial gambling Revenue Topped $11 billion in Q1 2021- highest-grossing quarter ever
Commercial gaming's strong Q1 revenue numbers signify an accelerating recovery for the industry, with Q1 2021 revenue up 21.1 percent over Q4 2020.
Ohio Sports Betting Bill Details Announced – 2 License Types Available
Ohio Sports Betting Bill Details Announced - 2 License Types Available for sportsbetting & prop-betting - with betting on collegiate sports T.B.C
Playtech to Enter Dutch Online Market Following Deal with State-owned Holland Casino
Online gaming provider Playtech has agreed a deal with Holland Casino as the state-owned operator looks to launch its online casino in October of this year.
Alabama One Step Closer to Legal Gambling and Sports Betting as House Committee Approves Bills
Alabama lawmakers could vote on lottery, casino, and sports betting legislation as early as this Thursday after the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved three bills on Tuesday.
San Manuel Tribe Agrees to Buy Las Vegas Palms Hotel & Casino for $650 Million
The San Manual Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians have announced an agreement to purchase the Palms Hotel and Casino from Red Rock Resorts in a deal worth $650 million.
Virginia Bettors Wager $83m on March Madness as March Sports Betting Handle Tops $304m
The Virginia Lottery has released its sports wagering revenue report for the month of March revealing a sports betting handle of $304,066,245 with college basketball the most popular sport among bettors. The latest figures represent a 12.6% increase on February's handle of $265,778,306.
Caesars Entertainment To Sell Non-US William Hill Assets
Caesars Entertainment will reportedly sell UK and European William Hill betting shops & online businesses.
Canada Gambling News
2021 Canadian Grand Prix Cancelled Due To COVID & Montreal GP Deal extended until 2031
Canadian health officials stated that the race would return next season.
Gambling Affiliate Industry News
Kindred Partners with Pala to Launch Unibet Sportsbook in Virginia
Kindred Group has launched its Unibet sportsbook in Virginia in partnership with gambling platform provider Pala Interactive. The launch follows last week's news that Unibet had been awarded a direct market access mobile sports betting permit in Virginia.
Gambling Industry News
Mississippi Sports Betting Handle Grows 5.4% to Reach $50.5 Million in March
The Mississippi Gaming Commission has released its latest monthly revenue reports revealing a sports betting handle of $50,546,885.86 for the month of March.
This marks a 5.4% increase on February’s sports betting handle of $47,807,573.85 but was still well short of January’s record-breaking handle of $67,707,627.70.
Casino News
UK Gambling Commission Suspends License of ‘Unsuitable Operator’ Nektan
The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the license of Gibraltar-based online gaming operator Nektan, whose UK-facing brands include Jackpot Mobile Casino and Cloud Casino, due to a breach of licensing conditions relating to section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005.
Gambling Business News
888 and Kindred Latest Operators to Report Double-Digit Growth in Q1 Results
Online gambling firms 888 and Kindred are the latest operators to report double-digit growth in their 2021 first quarter accounts.
Gambling Industry News
Irish Senators Debate the Launch Date and Responsibilities of New Irish Gambling Regulator
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.
Casino News
TwinSpires Launches Sports Betting in Colorado, Indiana, and Pennsylvania Ahead of Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced the launch of its TwinSpires sports betting app in Indiana and Colorado, and the launch of TwinSpires Casino and Sports app in Pennsylvania. The launches comes just in time for the 2021 Kentucky Derby which takes place on Saturday May 1st.