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September 13, 2021
Coingaming Group Rebrands as Yolo Group, Seeks New Markets
The Coingaming Group, one of the most popular crypto gaming operators and the entity behind Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io, has announced an ambitious rebranding. Moving forward, Coingaming Group will be known as Yolo Group as the company undergoes a restructuring of its business. Yolo Group to Operate on Multiple Fronts Yolo Group has created five verticals to better […]
Sports
September 13, 2021
BetMGM Arrives in South Dakota as US Betting Industry Forges Ahead
BetMGM continues to expand its sports betting product offering with a fresh launch in South Dakota. The iGaming and betting operator formed a partnership with both the Liv Hospitality’s Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort and Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resorts to gain access to the market. The partnerships were signed in August in preparation for the present […]
Casino
September 13, 2021
Kindred Partners with the Quechan Tribe for Unibet Launch in Arizona
Kindred-owned sportsbook Unibet has launched sports betting in Arizona, thanks to a 10-year partnership between Kindred and the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation. This marks the sixth state where the sportsbook is operational. Unibet Goes Live in Arizona Bettors in Arizona can already use the mobile Unibet sportsbook app just in time for the National Football League. […]
Business
September 13, 2021
Ian Wray Joins Genius Sports’ Leadership to Help Expansion
Sports data management, video streaming, and integrity services provider Genius Sports has hired Ian Wray into its leadership team. As a part of the company, Wray will have the responsible task of overseeing and supporting Genius’ expansion plans. Wray to Ensure Genius’ Offerings are Top-Notch The newly-appointed overseer will take care of the pre-established partnerships between Genius Sports and […]
Industry
September 13, 2021
NFL Kicks Off, Nebraska Yet to Launch Sports Betting
Despite the hopes of sports fans in Nebraska, sports wagering didn’t launch in time for the NFL 2021 Season kick-off. During a recent interview, the Racing and Gaming Commission in the state outlined that the complex process is taking time. Although no timeframe was provided, sports fans may be able to enjoy sports wagering in […]
Industry
September 13, 2021
Sports Betting in Maryland Reportedly Expected by Late Fall, Early Winter
Voters in Maryland approved sports betting last year. Although the process has been moving forward, reportedly, the launch of sports wagering is expected by late fall or early winter. Maryland Legalized Sports Betting but Is Yet to Launch the Activity In 2018, the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA of 1992 (the Professional and Amateur […]
Industry
September 13, 2021
Connecticut Gets DoI’s OK to Continue with Amended Tribal Compacts
Connecticut continues on its road to broader sports betting and gambling legalization after the Department of the Interior (DoI) approved the gambling compacts negotiated by Governor Ned Lamont and naming the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes as the recipients of amended rules for conducting gambling operations on the state’s territory. The compacts are a step towards the introduction of a more liberal industry […]
Sports
September 13, 2021
BetMGM Launches in Arizona on Time for NFL Opening Week
BetMGM has broken ground in Arizona to mark the 15th market in which the sports betting operator has gone live and right on time for the NFL’s first week. The launch, which took place last week, marks BetMGM’s continuous efforts to be recognized as a leading brand in the sports betting space and create a platform […]
Sports
September 13, 2021
FanDuel Launches in Arizona, Sets up Retail and Online Betting
FanDuel officially launched in Arizona last week, with the popular sportsbook bringing its full suite of betting products online. Along with the dedicated sportsbook, FanDuel introduced the horse racing wagering platform TVG. FanDuel is also bringing a retail experience with the Phoenix Suns’ home arena, Footprint Center, marking a first-of-its-kind partnership where the sportsbook is integrated directly into the sports facility. […]
Sports
September 13, 2021
Ontario Finalizes Sports Betting Regulation with Updated Guidelines
As Canada is experiencing a renaissance of sports betting operations, individual provinces are still coming to terms with the rules they want to issue to guarantee fair play for consumers and businesses. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has come up with a final draft of its iGaming and sports betting regulation which will allow fixing […]