UK Online Gambling Revenue Increases by 2.6% to Top £560M for Month of April
A 2.6% rise on the previous month.
Sportsbetting News
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.
Betfred Acquires South African Online Bookmaker Betting World for £6.1M
British bookmaker Betfred has finalized the acquisition of South African online bookmaker Betting World from Phumelela in a deal worth R120M (£6.1M).
LiveScore to Stream UEFA Champions League Free-to-Air in Ireland
Real-time sports update and sports betting company LiveScore has announced that it will stream 137 UEFA Champions League matches in Ireland on a free-to-air basis for the upcoming season.
Virginia Sports Betting Handle Drops 22.25% to $236.4M for Month of April
The latest monthly data released by the Virginia State Lottery shows that sportsbooks in the state posted a handle of $236,432,523 in the month of April. This was the third full month of legal sports betting in the state and the lowest handle recorded yet.
Nebraska Governor Signs Gambling Bill Legalizing Casino Games and Retail Sports Betting
Governor Pete Ricketts has signed a new gaming expansion bill that will allow the state's horse tracks to open retail sports betting outlets and offer 'Las Vegas style' gaming. The new bill excludes mobile sports betting and only allows for wagering in a bricks and mortar licensed sportsbook.
Northern Ireland to Review ‘Obsolete Gambling Legislation’ in Coming Weeks
First time in over three decades that NI gambling laws will come under review.
Connecticut Senators Pass Sports Betting Legislation — Industry Set for Fall Launch
The Connecticut Senate has passed legislation that will see the state's tribal gaming compacts amended to include both online and retail sports betting. The bill passed a House vote last week and will now go to Governor Ned Lamont's desk to be signed into law.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Fined €50,000 for Involvement with Gambling Firm Bethard
UEFA has fined AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic €50,000 for his association with betting firm Bethard and warned the player against any future investments with gambling companies while he is still actively involved in football.
Canadian Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill After Second Reading
The Canadian Senate has passed Bill C-218 that will allow sports fans in Canada to bet on single sporting events following a second reading on Tuesday May 25th.
Colorado Sports Betting Handle Drops 18.8% to $244.4m for Month of April
The Colorado Department of Revenue has released its latest monthly revenue report revealing that licensed operators within the state reported a combined sports betting handle of $244,446,760.46 for the month of April.
Arizona Sports Betting on Track for September Launch Following Federal Approval of Gaming Compacts
The US Department of Interior (DoI) has moved quickly to approve a new tribal-state gaming compact that will allow Arizona's tribal casinos to launch sports betting products. This means that sports betting could be live in Arizona just in time for the NFL season.