Sports
August 13, 2021
Pittsburgh Steelers Name Unibet Official Sports Partner
Kindred Group’s sportsbook brand announced on Thursday that it is now an Official Sportsbook Partner of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pennsylvania. Under the deal, Kindred and the Steelers will boost fan engagement and collaborate via digital and social media channels. Unibet Becomes Official Sports Partner for the Pittsburgh Steelers Ahead of the football season, Unibet […]
Business
August 13, 2021
Rivers Casino Operator Sugarhouse Fined by Pennsylvania Gaming Regulator
In the overall scheme of things, it doesn’t seem like a huge ordeal, but Sugarhouse HSP Gaming has been given a slap on the wrist by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The casino operator was found to have violated state regulations regarding “approved internal controls” at its Rivers Casino Philadelphia property and agreed to […]
Sports
August 12, 2021
Betfred Gains Access to Arizona with Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Betfred Sports is officially launching in Arizona at a time when the state is experiencing a tremendous surge in license applications. Arizona Starts Issuing Sports License, Betfred Sports Moves In Betfred Sports has Arizona locked in its sights as the influx of licenses continues with limited permits on the line for the taking. The sportsbook has struck […]
Industry
August 12, 2021
Arizona Sports Betting Proves Too Popular; Some Operators to Miss Out
Arizona is working quickly to introduce its new sports betting market to the world, with everything expected to be in place by the first games of the new NFL season. That doesn’t give much time, as September 9 will see the first kickoff. However, the state doesn’t have to worry about filling the number of […]
Poker
August 11, 2021
WPT Online Borgata Poker Tournament to Start in September
The World Poker Tour announced that the WPT Online Borgata Poker Open Tour will launch in September. The $3,500 buy-in tournament offers players a chance at winning a piece of a $1 million guaranteed prize pool. WPT Online Borgata Poker Tournament Rolls Out on September 19 World Poker Tour and BetMGM announced on Tuesday that […]
Casino
August 11, 2021
Hollywood Casino and Shaq’s Big Chicken Move to Hit Land
Louisiana Hollywood Casino moves to a land-based facility in Baton Rouge, expected to have tremendous success in town. Hollywood Casino Is the First in Baton Rouge to Move to Land The Hollywood Casino will be the first in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to take the opportunity to move its operation from a riverboat onto land. Once […]
Industry
August 11, 2021
Fanatics Hits $18bn in Valuation on Tail of Funding Round
While hiring industry professionals and preparing for entering the sports wagering and gaming field, Fanatics completed its most recent capital raise. In the latest funding round, the company raised $325 million and sent its value to $18 billion. Fanatics Plans Expanding to Gaming and Sports Wagering Fanatics is a company founded in 1995 in Jacksonville, […]
Business
August 11, 2021
Jason Robins Says DraftKings Wants to Be Like Amazon
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins wants to follow Amazon’s example and create a company that transcends its original goal and purpose. Robins Talks about DraftKings Long-Term Goals as Company DraftKings CEO Jason Robins is the latest big gambling company executive who spoke with Varney & Co on Tuesday. Hosted by FOX Business’ Stuart Varney, the podcast dug into what […]
Legal
August 11, 2021
Draftkings’ Golden Nugget Purchase under Legal Scrutiny
A law firm will look into how Golden Nugget Online Gaming’s Board of Directors handled the company sale to DraftKings. Law Firm to Seek Whether Fiduciary Duties Have Been Met Just a day after DraftKings announced that it would acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) in an all-stock deal valued at $1.56 billion, the law office of Brodsky & […]
Sports
August 11, 2021
Mike Ditka Joins as BetRivers.com NFL Brand Ambassador
Mike Ditka joins BetRivers.com as an official ambassador, consolidating the partnership between the sportsbook and the NFL’s Chicago Bears. NFL Legend Mike Ditka Joins BetRivers Rush Street Interactive, Inc. has become the latest company to secure a new ambassador, with former Chicago Bears player and coach, and NFL Hall of Famer, Mike Ditka joining the team. The partnership will […]