Sports
June 15, 2021
FOX Bet Brings “Big Papi” as MLB Analyst to Weigh in on 2021 Season
FOX Bet adds Big Papi as MLB analyst for the rest of the 2021 baseball season to bring recreational and competitive bettors valuable insights into upcoming games. Big Papi Ortiz to Speak His Mind with FOX Bet The FOX Bet team is getting a serious boost in the face of former Boston Red Sox ace and FOX […]
Sports
June 15, 2021
Audacy and BetMGM Extend Partnership with New Programming
The BetQL Network will expand its programming with two new shows brought to you by Audacy and BetMGM in a bid to catch up with sports bettors on the latest development in the industry. Know Your Bets with Audacy and BetMGM Audacy and BetMGM continue to build upon their partnership with a new weekday programming that will launch on the […]
Casino
June 15, 2021
Rough COVID-19 Rebound for Casinos as They Deal with Murder and Theft
The restart of the US economy has brought with it a restart of criminal activity, as well. Casinos across the US had enjoyed a lull in crime because of COVID-19, but that has changed since health restrictions are being lifted across the country. The past week has seen several high-profile crimes linked to casinos in […]
Casino
June 15, 2021
Hard Rock’s Indiana Plans Teeter as Spectacle Still Not in the Clear
Spectacle Entertainment has a fitting name. It’s been a spectacle for the past couple of years, with gaming regulators and law enforcement in Indiana investigating several people linked to the company for breaking the law. A rule recently issued by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) could cause additional problems for the company, as well as […]
Casino
June 15, 2021
New Jersey Identity Thief Arrested in Police Sting
Law enforcement authorities in New Jersey announced a major arrest in an identity theft case in the iGaming industry. Casey Ennis was arrested after a 17-month investigation by New Jersey authorities into ongoing allegations of multiple cases of identity theft. New Jersey police claim Ennis stole more than 1,800 accounts on multiple online gaming sites within the […]
Blockchain
June 14, 2021
SEC Agenda Features No Cryptocurrency Exchange Regulation
Fans of cryptocurrencies were left empty-handed after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its spring and summer agenda last week, in which the topic of crypto regulation was non-existent. Gensler Comments Raised Expectations Expectations that the top US regulator will finally address the need for regulation of cryptocurrencies and raise the level of investor […]
Sports
June 14, 2021
Illinois Posts April Handle Down 15.2% Month-over-Month
Following a busy two months for the state of Illinois, April numbers fell from March by around 15.2% of the sports betting handle as the college betting craze has subsided a little. Sports Betting Handle Goes Down in April Even though it took a while, Illinois has finally produced the April sports betting results, which […]
Industry
June 14, 2021
PlayStar Names Bet365’s Dan Alexander as COO
Dan Alexander has left Bet365 to join online casino brand PlayStar as chief operating officer. Alexander Joins PlayStar Prior to New Jersey Launch PlayStar, the challenger online casino brand, has appointed Dan Alexander as its chief operating officer, the company announced. Alexander is joining PlayStar from Bet365, where he previously served as head of the […]
Casino
June 14, 2021
Penn National Ready to Bring Barstool Sportsbook to a Pennsylvania Casino
Pennsylvania’s sports gambling market has been relatively successful, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and Penn National Gaming is going to make sure it gets a significant piece of the action. The gaming operator is bringing a physical Barstool Sportsbook to the state, with the first branded property expected to be launched later this year. Barstool at […]
Sports
June 14, 2021
New Jersey Helping DraftKings Remain Focused on Future Growth
DraftKings is inarguably one of the most recognized names in the sports gambling industry. It was among the first to launch in the US and the first to become a public company after it hooked onto a SPAC a little more than a year ago. Although it continues to sign new partnerships and alliances that […]