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DraftKings Dominates Market as Indiana Sports Betting Handle Tops $254M for Month of May

DraftKings Dominates Market as Indiana Sports Betting Handle Tops $254M for Month of May

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.

UK Government Increases Online Gambling Operator Fees by 55% — Land-based Operator Fees to Rise by 15%

The UK Gambling Commission has today announced that fees for gambling operators will rise by 55% marking the first rise since 2017. The increased fees are in response to the rising costs of regulation and will help the Gambling Commission respond to new risks and technological developments in the industry.

Rhode Island Gambling Deal with Bally’s and IGT Extended by 20 Years

Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee has signed into law an extension to the current gambling deal with International Game Technology (IGT) and Bally's Corporation that will see the two companies run Rhode Island's gambling operations for the next 20 years.

Iowa Sports Betting Handle Drops to $114.8M for Month of May

The latest sports wagering monthly revenue report from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission shows that the state's operators posted a sports betting handle of $114,882,963.30 for the Month of May.

Washington Gambling Commission Approves Sports Betting at Tribal Casinos — Industry Set for Fall Launch

Washington Gambling Commission Approves Sports Betting at Tribal Casinos — Industry Set for Fall Launch

The Washington State Gambling Commission has approved amended tribal gaming compacts that will allow the state's 15 Native American tribes to offer sports betting services at their casinos. The amended compacts have now been sent to the desk of Governor Jay Inslee for his approval.

Canadian Senate Committee Advances Bill C-218 To Legalize Canada Sports Betting

Canadian Senate Committee Advances Bill C-218 To Legalize Canada Sports Betting

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

Single-Event Sports Betting Closer to Becoming a Reality as Senate Committee Advances Bill C-218

Single-Event Sports Betting Closer to Becoming a Reality as Senate Committee Advances Bill C-218

The Canadian Senate’s Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee has referred sports betting bill C-218 back to the Senate following two days of debate and testimonies. The Senate will now sit for a final reading of the bill before voting on approval.

Oregon Sports Betting Handle Tops $27M for Month of May

Oregon Sports Betting Handle Tops $27M for Month of May

The latest monthly sports wagering revenue report from the Oregon State Lottery reveals a sports betting handle of $27,780,213 for the month of May. This marks an 8.9% increase on April's handle of $25,323,061 making May the biggest sports betting month since February and the third highest handle of 2021.

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High Court Rules That Payouts Can Start for Customers Affected by Football Index Collapse

A High Court Judge has ruled that administrators can begin the process of paying out funds belonging to customers of Football Index after their accounts were frozen following the collapse of the platform earlier this year.

Ukraine Gambling Tax Bill Fails to Pass Through Rada — Sent for Second Reading

Ukraine's parliament (the Rada) has moved to advance a gambling tax bill to a second reading following a failed attempt to pass the bill on a single vote.

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Louisiana Inches Closer to Legal Sports Betting as Governor Signs First of Two Bills

Governor John Bel Edwards has signed the first of two sports betting bills that will pave the way for legal sports betting in Louisiana. HB 697 has addressed many of the most important aspects of sports gambling in the state and places the Louisiana Lottery Corporation in control of the local market.

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UK Online Gambling Revenue Increases by 2.6% to Top £560M for Month of April

A 2.6% rise on the previous month.

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OlyBet Signs Deal to Become NHL Betting Partner for Baltic Region

The National Hockey League (NHL) has signed a partnership deal with Olympic Entertainment Group that will see its OlyBet betting brand become the league's official sports betting partner in the Baltic Region.

Macau Gaming Revenue Jumps 492% to $1.3B for the Month of May

The latest monthly data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macau has revealed that the island territory's gaming revenue for the month of May jumped by 492% year-on-year.

Arizona Gambling Regulators Set Target Launch Date of Sept. 9 for Sports Betting

The Arizona Department of Gaming has announced via the local press that they hope to have license issued to sports betting operators in time for the start of the NFL season which begins on September 10th.

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