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.
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LeoVegas Acquires Expekt for €5 Million
iGaming operator LeoVegas has agreed a deal to buy the Expekt sports betting brand and all its assets from Betclic Group for €5 million.
Indiana Sports Betting Handle Passes $273 Million in February
The Indiana Gaming Commission has revealed that the state's sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $273,893,073 for the month of February.
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.
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.
Stake.com Named UFC Betting Partner for Asia and Latin America
The UFC today announced a partnership with Stake.com that sees the cryptocurrency casino and sportsbook become the UFC's official betting partner in Asia and Latin America (excluding Brazil).
DraftKings Becomes UFC’s First Official Sportsbook Partner in the USA and Canada
DraftKings has just announced a partnership deal that sees the brand become the UFC's first official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner in the U.S. and Canada.
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.