Virginia Reports Sports Betting Handle of Over $58 Million for First 11 Days of Operation
The Virginia Lottery has reported a sports betting handle of $58,896,564 for the first 11 days of legal sports betting in the state.
Gambling Industry News
Legal Sports Betting Coming to Connecticut as Governor Agrees Deal with Mohegan Tribe
Gov. Ned Lamont has reached an agreement with the Mohegan Tribe that paves the way for the legalization of online gaming and sports betting in the state of Connecticut.
4 Female Olympic Athletes Launch Media Company Togethxr
U.S. Olympians Sue Bird, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, and Alex Morgan have launched a new media company to change the way women in sport are portrayed in the media.
FanDuel Faces Class-Action Lawsuit For Allegedly Delaying Real-time Scores and Enticing Losing Bets
According to court documents released on Tuesday March 2nd, FanDuel faces a class action lawsuit filed by a user of its gambling app for allegedly delaying scores and enticing users to make losing bets.
Florida Lawmakers File Three Bills & Push for Legalized Sports Betting
Florida lawmakers have filed three separate bills that could see the Sunshine State establish a regulated sports betting industry.
Canada’s Leading Newspaper Group Primed to Open Online Casino to ‘Fund Journalism’
Torstar Corporation, which owns over 70 newspapers in Canada, has announced plans to open an online casino to help 'support the growth and expansion of quality journalism'.
Ukraine Sets Flat 10% Tax Rate on all Forms of Gambling
Ukraine's committee on Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy has approved a flat 10% tax rate on all forms of gambling.
Macau Gambling Revenue Surges by 135.6% for February Marking First Rise in 17 Months
Macau's gaming year-on-year revenue has grown for the first time in 17 months with official figures showing a surge of 135.6% for the month of February.
Gambling Industry News
UKGC Data Shows British Gambling Participation Falls in 2020
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) released data this week showing that participation in British gambling fell by 5% for 2020.
Casino News
Pennsylvania Gets Another Online Casino as BetMGM Launches Borgata Casino App
BetMGM has launched the Borgata Online Casino mobile app in Pennsylvania as part of a market access partnership with Rivers Casino Philadelphia.
Casino News
Carousel Partnership with Caesars Sees Sportsbetting.com Set For Launch in New Jersey, Indiana, and Iowa.
Carousel Group, the owner of sportsbetting.com, has joined forces with Caesars Entertainment in a 10-year partnership deal that will see its sportsbook launch in New Jersey, Indiana, and Iowa.
Casino News
Internet Gaming Bill Could See Online Casinos Legalised in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers have introduced House Bill 3142 that, if passed, will see the state establish a regulated online casino industry. Should the legislation pass a House vote, existing land-based casinos would be allowed to apply for internet gaming licenses paving the way for online poker and casino games within the state.
Gambling Industry News
Online Poker Joins Sports Betting on North Dakota General Election Voter Ballot
North Dakota lawmakers yesterday advanced legislation that would put the legalisation of sports betting and online poker on next year's general election ballot.
Casino News
Enlabs Returns to Swedish Market Before Launching in Belarus and Ukraine
Gaming operator Enlabs has confirmed the brand's Swedish relaunch as part of a strategic growth plan that includes launches in both Ukraine and Belarus in 2021.
Gambling Business News
Score Media Becomes Latest Publicly Listed US Sportsbook in $183 Million IPO
Canadian sportsbook operator Score Media & Gaming (SCR) announced yesterday that it will commence a US IPO with the intention of raising $183 million. The move will see the company move its equity to the Nasdaq Global Select Market.