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DraftKings to Open Arizona Sportsbook Through PGA Tour Deal

DraftKings to Open Arizona Sportsbook Through PGA Tour Deal

DraftKings and the PGA Tour have announced that they will expand their current commercial partnership tp allow DraftKings market access for retail and mobile sports betting in Arizona pending regulatory approval.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Faces Football Ban Over Bethard Shareholding

AC Milan Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could face a three-year ban due to his shareholding in Malta-based betting operator Bethard.

Alabama Senators Approve Casino, Lottery, and Sports Betting Bill

Alabama senators have approved legislation that will allow voters to decide whether or not the state will have a lottery, casinos, and sportsbooks.

Bally’s Finally Makes Move to Vegas With Tropicana Hotel & Casino Acquisition

The Rhode Island-based gaming company will acquire the property in a deal reported to be worth $308 million. The deal includes the purchase of the 1,500-room hotel, the casino, and the theater and convention property.

Maryland Lawmakers Compromise to Approve Sports Betting Bill

Maryland Lawmakers Compromise to Approve Sports Betting Bill

Maryland senators have approved a sports betting bill that will allow as many as 60 online operators and 30 retail sportsbooks to operate within the state.

Arizona Governor Set to Finally Legalize Sports Betting

Arizona Governor Set to Finally Legalize Sports Betting

Arizona state senators have given their approval to Senate Bill 1797 that will allow Arizonans to gamble on pro and amateur sports alongside fantasy sports.

Illinois Posts Sports Betting Handle of $509.8 Million for February

Illinois Posts Sports Betting Handle of $509.8 Million for February

Illinois sportsbooks reported a combined sports betting handle of $509,794,591 for the 28 days of February for the first month-over-month decline since sports betting launched in July of 2020.

Sweden’s Evolution Gaming to Acquire Big Time Gaming in €450m Deal

Sweden’s Evolution Gaming to Acquire Big Time Gaming in €450m Deal

Swedish gaming company Evolution is set to acquire Big Time Gaming for an estimated €450 million in a cash/shares deal.

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North Carolina Senators Introduce Sports Betting Bill

State Senators Jim Perry and Paul Lowe have introduced a bill that, if passed, will see North Carolina establish a regulated sports betting industry.

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WynnBET Announces New Partnership with Digital Sports Media Publisher Minute Media

WynnBET, the casino and sports betting app owned by Wynn Resorts, has announced a new multi-year partnership with digital publishing platform Minute Media.

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Wyoming Governor Signs Bill to Legalize Online Sports Betting

Governor Mark Gordon has signed House Bill 0133 that officially legalizes online sports betting in the state of Wyoming.

March Sees Ohio’s Gambling Industry Generate a Record $215 Million in Revenue

Ohio Gaming Commission's revenue report for the month of March shows that the state's four casinos and seven racinos combined to generate revenue of $215 million after all bets were paid.

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New York State Finally Approves Online Sports Betting

New York state has approved a limited-operator, government-bid online sports betting backed by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

March Was Another Record-Breaking Month for Casino Streamers

A new report shows that slots streamers on Twitch set a number of new records in March, including hours streamed, and average number of active channels.

Illinois Governor Ends Mobile Sports Wagering Registration

Governor J.B. Pritzker has decided not to renew an executive order that allowed Illinois bettors to register for sports wagering remotely.

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