Business
June 24, 2021
888 Might Be Eyeing William Hill’s International Assets
As Caesars Entertainment could sell William Hill’s non-US assets this year, according to analysts, 888 Holdings could be one of the possible buyers. 888 a possible buyer of William Hill’s international assets This quarter, Caesars Entertainment could start the sale process of William Hill’s international assets, and it is possible to announce a buyer later […]
Business
June 23, 2021
Scientific Games and FanDuel Go Live in Tennessee and Michigan
A long-standing partnership between gaming technology provider Scientific Games and daily fantasy and sportsbook brand FanDuel grows to include launches of SG’s sports betting technology into two new states, Tennessee and Michigan. ‘Maximize Player Engagement’ Scientific Games and FanDuel launched the OpenSports technology platform in Tennessee and Michigan to expand SG’s presence via this partnership […]
Legal
June 23, 2021
Louisiana: Sports Wagering Bill Signed into Law by Gov. Edwards
Governor John Bel Edwards signed two bills into law that move sports betting in Louisiana one step closer. However, before launching the activity, the regulator will need to initiate the licensing process. If all goes as planned, sports fans may be able to enjoy legal sports wagering just in time for the start of the […]
Sports
June 23, 2021
Genius Becomes AFA’s Official Data and Streaming Partner
Under a new agreement, the AFA named Genius Sports Official Data and Streaming partner. The company received exclusive rights for capturing, distributing and broadcasting official AFA data. Genius Expands AFA Partnership, Adds Official Data and Streaming Rights Genius Sports, the leading sports data provider, announced on Tuesday that it was chosen to be an exclusive […]
Business
June 23, 2021
Sporttrade Raised $36M to Boost Sports Betting Exchange Operation
Sports betting operator Sporttrade announced it raised $36 million in funding from private investors from the financial services and gaming sectors to strengthen its position in the US. Attracting Investor Interest The Philadelphia-based fintech company received funding from Jump Capital, Impression Ventures, Hudson River Trading, and Tower Research Ventures, as well as from former CEO […]
Industry
June 23, 2021
SuperBook Makes a Splash in Colorado’s Sports Betting Market
Las Vegas-based SuperBook Sports is set to launch its first retail location outside of Nevada in Colorado. In partnership with Jacobs Entertainment, the company will launch The SuperBook at the Lodge Casino in the city of Black Hawk. SuperBook Sports currently operates its flagship retail outlet at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino and […]
Industry
June 23, 2021
Tennessee Lottery Breaks $2B on the Back of Sports Gambling
Even though 2020 decimated a lot of the US gambling market, the Tennessee Education Lottery (TEL) can’t be too disappointed with its results. The organization, which oversees lotteries, sports gambling and more in the state, just released its financial report for the latest fiscal year and has reached a new milestone. For the first time […]
Sports
June 23, 2021
Single-Event Sports Wagers Set to Launch in Canada
Although there were times that it seemed it didn’t have great odds of being approved, a bill making its way through Canada’s legislative maze has exited successfully. The Senate has approved Bill C-218, which will allow sports gamblers to place bets on single games, moving beyond the parlay bets as the only previous option. The […]
Industry
June 23, 2021
New Report Predicts Strong Sports Gambling, iGaming Markets in the US
It was already an accepted fact that legalized sports gambling in the US would bring significant revenue to states. Estimates over the years have put the value of the offshore sports gambling segment at around $150 billion, although it isn’t possible to calculate an actual figure. Still, now that states have been legalizing sports gambling […]
Industry
June 23, 2021
Florida’s Gaming Compact with the Seminole Has New Resistance
The Department of the Interior (DoI) is expected to reveal its decision on the gaming compact between Florida lawmakers and the Seminole Tribe of Florida in the next couple of weeks, but how it will respond still isn’t clear. Across the US, when presented with new gaming compacts following the demise of PASPA in 2018, […]