Insider
May 27, 2021
Per Hellberg: “We Build for Tomorrow from Scratch While Others Need to Upgrade from Past to Present”
PlayStar is preparing for an ambitious launch in the United States with New Jersey, one of the most competitive markets in the country, chosen as its entry point. The company has announced Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) as its platform partner, has obtained market access via a deal with Ocean Casino Resort and has a go-live date slated for […]
Business
May 27, 2021
Betsperts Acquires Fantasy Life to Create Fans Go-To Place
Social media sports betting platform Betsperts continued to expand its digital footprint with the acquisition of a platform dedicated to delivering breaking news and updates to sports bettors and daily fantasy sports players. “The future of sports betting is stronger social connectivity between bettors and we are leading the way in building the destinations for […]
Esports
May 26, 2021
EEG Named Cleveland Cavaliers’ Official eSports Tournament Provider
Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) and the Cleveland Cavaliers announced a multi-year partnership deal today to make the online gambling company the official eSports tournament provider of the franchise from the National Basketball Association (NBA). First NBA Franchise in EEG’s Sports partnerships Under the terms of the long-term agreement which made the Cleveland Cavaliers the first […]
Industry
May 26, 2021
Bovada Leaves New York Ahead of New Sports Betting Regulation
Bovada, an online sports betting and poker room operator, is leaving New York, the company told its players in an email informing them it will cease operations in the state effective June 21, 2021. Phase Out New York Players The Costa Rica- based gambling firm told its New York players that due to the recent […]
Business
May 26, 2021
Esports Entertainment Group Acquires Bethard
Esports Entertainment Group has announced its acquisition of Bethard, a Swedish sportsbook leader, operating brand by Bethard Group Limited. Esports Entertainment Group Will Pay $19 Million in Cash Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has announced that it will acquire Bethard, a fast-growing iGaming and sportsbook operator, operating under Bethard Group Limited, which generated $31 million in […]
Casino
May 26, 2021
Amelco Integrates NetEnt Portfolio into Its US Platform
Amelco, a leading sports betting and trading service provider, has partnered with NetEnt, a leading casino content supplier. Amelco Partners up with NetEnt Amelco, a leading sports betting provider, has partnered up with NetEnt, a premium casino content supplier, to expand its offering for the US market. Amelco continues its expansion towards uncharted territory with its […]
Sports
May 26, 2021
Expanded Gambling in Connecticut Just One Signature Away from Launching
Connecticut is about to become the latest state to embrace sports gambling. With an eye on launching its new market before the upcoming football season, the Senate approved legislation late yesterday that will bring sports gambling and iGaming to the state, with only Governor Ned Lamont’s signature and approval by the Department of Interior (DoI) […]
Sports
May 26, 2021
Bally’s Corp Launches a Sportsbook App in Colorado
Bally’s Corp, a leading US omnichannel provider of land-based gaming and entertainment, has announced the launch of its Bally Bet, an innovative sportsbook app, in Colorado. Bally’s Corp Launches a Sportsbook App Bally’s Corp, a leading US gaming provider of land-based gaming, has announced entering the mobile sports betting market, launching in Colorado its sportsbook […]
Sports
May 26, 2021
Louisiana Ready to Embrace Gambling, But Texas Remains in the Dark Ages
Efforts to support the rollout of sports gambling in the US continue to show disparity among lawmakers. Some have shown themselves to be ready to embrace the future, which has led to sports gambling being legalized in almost 30 states, plus Washington, DC. Then there are those who, despite their constituents showing support for legalized […]
Industry
May 25, 2021
Chalkline Appointed Larry Pelzer VP of US Business Development
Supplier of online games Chalkline announced Tuesday a new addition to its ranks with the appointment of Larry Pelzer as Vice President of US Business Development. Forge Strategic B2B Partnerships Larry Pelzer will be responsible for developing the company’s North American business by forging strategic partnerships in the casino and gaming space to support the […]