Iowa Posts Sports Betting Handle of $143.6 Million for February
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has released its latest monthly report revealing a sports betting handle of $143,615,169.91 for the month of February.
Regulation
Oregon Lottery Posts Sports Betting Handle of Over $29 Million for February
The Oregon State Lottery has released official figures that put February's sports betting handle at $29,600,150 with gross gaming revenue (GGR) of $2,684,777.
Bristol City Council Places Ban on Gambling Ads
Bristol City Council has approved a ban on gambling advertisements and sponsorship throughout the city in what is the first citywide council ban on gambling ads in the UK.
WynnBet Becomes Latest Sportsbook to Launch in Virginia
WynnBet has become the sixth sportsbook operator to launch in Virginia after the state's gaming commission granted parent company Wynn Interactive a sports betting license on March 5th.
FAI Gives Green Light for Club Sponsorship Deals with Betting Firms
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has stated that there is no ban on club sponsorship deals with betting firms despite rejecting a similar deal for the national side.
Barstool Sportsbook Launches in Illinois Just in Time for March Madness
Barstool Sports owner, Penn National Gaming, has been granted a license to launch its Barstool Sportsbook in the state of Illinois. The sportsbook's iOS and Android apps will go live at noon on Thursday March 11th.
Betway Granted Sports Betting License for the German Market
Betway has been issued with a license by the German gaming authority allowing the betting brand to offer sports betting services and products across the German market.
Texas Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Legalize Gambling and Sports Betting
Texas lawmakers have filed legislation that, if passed, will legalize sports betting and casino gambling in the Lone Star State.
Gambling Industry News
William Hill Leads Online Market as Iowa Posts Sports Betting Handle of $143 Million in February
The latest monthly revenue figures released by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission shows that sportsbooks took in almost $144 million in bets for the month of February.
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.
Gambling Industry News
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.
Casino News
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.
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
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.