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Industry
May 19, 2021
Legal Sports Gambling, Fantasy Sports to Arrive in Maryland on June 1
In three years, almost 30 states have approved sports gambling legislation and, although the framework varies from state to state, the concept remains the same. States are ready to capitalize on the revenue stream that has been flowing underground for years, while ensuring they can introduce consumer protection and security. Maryland has joined this group […]
Industry
May 19, 2021
Entain’s Party Brands Sign a Multi-Year Deal with McLaren
Sports wagering group Entain Plc’s Party Poker and Party Casino brands have signed a multi-year deal with the McLaren Racing team. Entain Plc’s Party Brands Form an Alliance with McLaren Entain Plc, one of the world’s largest sports betting and entertainment groups, has entered into a multi-year partnership with the McLaren Racing team through its […]
Sports
May 18, 2021
Alabama Lawmakers Let Gaming Bill Die as Legislative Session Ends
Alabama lawmakers left millions of dollars on the table when the legislative session adjourned yesterday afternoon. A bill that would have legalized sports gambling, casino gaming and possibly even a lottery has spent the past several months in the political quagmire in Montgomery, the state’s capital, hoping to find a path toward acceptance. That path […]
Sports
May 17, 2021
iGaming, Sports Gambling Push Michigan over $1bn in Gambling Revenue
Michiganders love to gamble and, for years, the state missed out on all the revenue that it could have been earning from the gaming industry. Michigan has a few land-based casinos that have contributed to the local economy, but sports gambling and iGaming were missing from the equation. That changed this year, however, and the […]
Sports
May 14, 2021
Betway Named Official Sports Betting Partner of the NHL
Premier online sports betting brand Betway entered into a multi-year agreement with the National Hockey League (NHL) to become an Official Sports Betting Partner of the league, Super Group, the parent company of the brand announced today. “It’s an incredibly proud moment as we announce our first North American sports league partnership with the NHL.” […]
Industry
May 14, 2021
Report: The US May Become the Largest Sports Betting Market in the World
Through education, technology, and responsible gambling, the US sports betting market may become the largest market in the world, suggests a new report released by BettingUSA.com. A New Report Shares the Progress of the Sports Wagering Industry since PASPA’s Repeal A new report, released earlier this week by the online and mobile sports betting comparison […]
Industry
May 14, 2021
Mobile Wagering Boosts the Potential Of the US Sports Betting Market
Since 2018, when the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA, more states are eager to legalize sports wagering. While the sports betting industry continues to grow, a recently released paper by Bonus Seeker reveals that when multiple operators are offering mobile sports wagering, the revenue from the activity is maximized. The US Sports Wagering Market […]
Legal
May 14, 2021
Nebraska Legislators Compromised College Sports Betting
Nebraska lawmakers have modified the gambling regulation bill, which would permit sports betting, excluding home games or sporting events, including in-state teams. Nebraska Lawmakers Have Modified the Gambling Bill On Thursday, Nebraska lawmakers changed the gambling regulation bill, allowing sports betting but excluding home games or sporting events, including in-state teams, hoping to increase voters’ […]
Sports
May 14, 2021
Horse Racing in Florida Could Be on Its Last Legs
As much as some Florida lawmakers, and many residents, would like to see legalized sports gambling come to the Sunshine State, the path toward acceptance is full of potholes and pitfalls. Some states have been able to quickly introduce legal sports gambling frameworks; others have taken more time than they probably needed. Florida now sits […]
Insider
May 14, 2021
Betegy’s Alex Kornilov on How Technology and Data is Set Power US Sports Betting
We sat down with Betegy CEO Alex Kornilov to discuss the widespread changes the sports betting industry has undergone and the specific expertise Alex’s company brings to the table. In 2021, we are witnessing an unprecedented convergence of technology and media companies in a bid to create a well-rounded experience that engages with consumers in […]