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January 16, 2021
Andrew Sneyd Appointed Senior Vice President Brand at FanDuel
Daily fantasy sport and betting group FanDuel announced a change to its marketing personnel, having appointed Andrew Sneyd as senior vice president for the brand. “We are amidst a pivotal moment in history where, as a brand, we have the opportunity to make a true impact both for our customers and industry at large.” Mike […]
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January 16, 2021
WynnBet Enters Iowa to Expand Its Presence to 7 States
Global leader in luxury hospitality and entertainment Wynn Resorts announced Friday its sports betting brand, WynnBet, managed to secure market access to 7 US states, after finalizing an agreement to launch the mobile sports wagering app in Iowa. Iowa Becomes the 7th State to Feature WynnBet WynnBet signed a multi-year partnership deal with the integrated […]
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January 16, 2021
Genius Sports Expects 2020 Revenue to Stand at $145M
In a year when the sporting calendar was decimated by Covid-19, Genius Sports revenue was up by 32% in the first three quarters of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. Full-Year Revenue Might Reach $145 Million Genius Sports, a leading provider of sports data and technology powering the sports, betting and media ecosystem, […]
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January 16, 2021
Everi’s David Lucchese Becomes New AGEM President
AGEM has appointed David Lucchese from Everi as its new president to help steer the non-profit trade group’s interests worldwide. David Lucchese Takes Key Position at AGEM Everi executive vice president of sales, marketing and digital, David Lucchese has stepped in as president of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) earlier this week. The […]
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January 16, 2021
White Hat Appoints Two Former NetEnt Executives in Key Positions
Former NetEnt executives Andy Whitworth and Rob Fell will step in as a chief commercial officer and chief operating officer at White Hat Gaming respectively. Former NetEnt Executives Arrive at White Hat Gaming Leading provider of casino and bingo content White Hat Gaming has appointed former NetEnt executives Andy Whitworth and Rob Fell to strengthen […]
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January 15, 2021
Louisiana’s Gaming Industry Loses $830M In Revenue Through November 2020
The coronavirus pandemic hammered Louisiana’s gambling industry with huge financial losses, which might reach $1 billion by December. Nearly 5,000 casino employees lost their jobs. All Gambling Segments Report Losses Due to Covid-19 Louisiana’s gaming industry finished 2020 with great financial losses due to the forced closures for almost two months, and the ongoing measures […]
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January 15, 2021
QTech Games Brings Evolution Live Casino Suite to Asian Audiences
Gaming content distributor QTech Games has integrated Evolution live gaming titles and brought them to partners in Asia looking to bolster their content offer. QTech Brings Evolution to Asia as Part of Diversified Growth Strategy Distributor of top-notch iGaming content in Asia, QTech Games, has tied-up another important partnership with Evolution, a premier content creator […]
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January 15, 2021
Encore Las Vegas to Serve as Vaccination Center in Nevada
Wynn will lend Encore Las Vegas to Nevada’s University Medical Center as a vaccination center against Covid-19 with inoculations starting on Monday. Encore Las Vegas Opens as Vaccination Center on Monday The Encore Las Vegas owned by Wynn will become a temporary Covid-19 vaccination center with the casino landing sufficient space to carry out inoculations […]
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January 14, 2021
Sheldon Adelson’s Death Won’t Change Las Vegas Sands’ Direction, Wall Street Analysts Say
The company is expected to continue its already established course of action and retain its focus on Asia. Rob Goldstein to Assume Permanent Role as CEO Wall Street analysts and investors are weighing the impact of the death of Las Vegas Sands founder, longtime CEO, and controlling shareholder Sheldon Adelson on the company. The prevailing […]
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January 14, 2021
New Jersey Posts $996M in Sports Betting Handle in December
New Jersey’s sports betting results for December 2020 have come close to $1 billion in total sports wagers, with January, February and March proving even more exciting months for the Garden State. Sports Handle in New Jersey Just Shy of $1bn in December New Jersey has posted another record-high month, with sports betting handle climbing […]