Business
March 30, 2021
FT: Hedge Funds Peeved with William Hill and Caesars Deal
GWM Asset Management and HBK Capital Management have both sent letters to William Hill’s board of directors protesting what they described as a failure to disclose what they consider as potentially material information. Hedge Funds Raise Issues with William Hill/Caesars Acquisition Hedge funds may be revolting against William Hill’s board of directors, whom they now say failed […]
Esports
March 29, 2021
PrizePicks Boosts Esports, Adds CoD, Rocket League & Valorant
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator PrizePicks announced an expansion of its portfolio of esports game titles today in a major step to becoming the premier fantasy esports operator in North America. FPS Market Leader Position PrizePicks added to its marketplace premier titles Call of Duty (CoD), Rocket League and Valorant to boost its offering of […]
Business
March 29, 2021
DraftKings Named First-Ever WWE Official Gaming Partner
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings announced today a ground-breaking agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to become the Official Gaming Partner of the media and entertainment company in all applicable jurisdictions, subject to regulatory approval. “As a cultural icon and incredible sports and entertainment company, we are thrilled to join forces with WWE […]
Casino
March 29, 2021
Playtech Live Casino Studio Set to Launch in Michigan
Gambling technology company Playtech announced in a news release today it secured a long-term lease in Michigan to enable the launch of the company’s first Live Casino in the country. Best-In-Class Live Gaming The Playtech Live Casino studio set to operate from Southfield, an area in Michigan that is fast turning into a technology and […]
Casino
March 29, 2021
PlayLive! Casino Adds Evolution Products in Pennsylvania
The Cordish Gaming Group has added live first-person and show-style games by Evolution for the company’s PlayLive! brand in Pennsylvania. Cordish Gaming Group Welcomes Evolution Games on PlayLive! Brand The premier supplier of live dealer casino products, Evolution, has inked a brand new partnership with Cordish Gaming Group, operated by The Cordish Companies, to introduce its portfolio […]
Sports
March 29, 2021
TheScore Inks Illinois Market Access Deal with Caesars
TheScore Bet is preparing to launch in Illinois thanks to a new partnership with Caesars’ Harrah’s Joliet Hotel & Casino resort. Caesars Opens Door for theScore Sportsbook in Illinois Score Media and Gaming Inc. has secured market access to Illinois rolling out its mobile betting product in partnership with Caesars Entertainment Inc.’s property, Harrah’s Joliet Hotel & Casino resort. Over the next […]
Casino
March 29, 2021
Oregon Players Collect More Than $1.1M in Prizes from Luckii
Oregon residents showed high interest in historic horse racing games. After a few months of operating in the state, Luckii, a platform that provides Vegas-style real money games with outcomes based on horse races has paid more than $1.1 million in prizes. Luckii Players Took Home More Than $1.1 Million in Prizes Registered as an […]
Industry
March 29, 2021
LA Commission Says All Sports Betting Tax Should Go to Child Development
Louisiana is looking for $85.8 annually to help with early child development in the state. The source of the money can be sports gambling, an expert commission argues. Louisiana Wants to Invest More in Early Child Development The Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Commission has released a new report. It recommends that all proceedings collected from […]
Casino
March 29, 2021
Lightning Box Launches Content for Customers in Michigan
Lightning Box launched its content for customers in Michigan. Collaborating with Churchill Downs’ TwinSpires, Michigan residents can now access highly popular slot titles by the Australian slot games provider. Lightning Box Enters Michigan Regulated Market Australian slot games provider, Lightning Box, has announced that it entered the regulated market of Michigan. Thanks to an agreement […]
Business
March 29, 2021
Kambi Focuses on US Growth and Latam Expansion
Kambi has finished 2020 with remarkable results with the Americas being the largest market for the supplier by the end of the year. US Market in the Core of Kambi’s Business Sports betting provider Kambi has finished 2020 with outstanding results despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The company reported 28% revenue increase to €117.7 million ($138.6 […]