Business
March 17, 2021
Paysafe Extends Deal with PointsBet with Michigan’s Regulated Market
Paysafe has extended its partnership with PointsBet to add Michigan to its list of gambling markets supported by the payment service provider. PointsBet Has Launched Michigan Operations Specialist payments platform provider Paysafe has announced the expansion of its partnership agreement with leading sportsbook operator PointsBet to add Michigan to its list of supported gambling markets. […]
Industry
March 16, 2021
Kindred: The First Operator to Offer Gamban Software in the US
Under a new agreement, Unibet, which is a part of Kindred Group, is now able to provide its customers access to Gamban’s self-exclusion software. The partnership complements an existing agreement between Gamban and Kindred which dates back to 2017. Kindred Inks Agreement with Gamban for the US Market Leading online gambling operator, Kindred Group, announced […]
Sports
March 16, 2021
Massachusetts Needs “a National Model” Sports Betting Bill
As more states are legalizing sports wagering, Massachusetts could also see advancement for its sports betting bill if it fits the criterion for “a national model,” according to Senate President Karen Spilka. Massachusetts’ Sports Wagering Legalization Outlook After dozens of failed attempts, Massachusetts lawmakers will try to legalize sports betting once again. In the new session, Senate President Karen […]
Sports
March 16, 2021
FanDuel Opens Second Retail Sportsbook in Illinois
Illinois welcomes the second FanDuel retail location. The company vows to support the location and hire from the local community. FanDuel Launches Second Illinois Sportsbook Location FanDuel has revealed a new retail location for its sports betting business at FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing. The property, previously known as Fairmount Park Racetrack, is the latest location in Illinois […]
Sports
March 16, 2021
PointsBet Buys Banach for $43m to Boost In-Play Markets
PointsBet has announced the acquisition of B2B software business Banach for $43 million on Monday. The sportsbook will seek to enhance its in-play products. PointsBet Buys Out Banach to Boost In-Play Market Solutions Australian sportsbook PointsBet will pursue further growth in the United States by acquiring Banach Technology, a software company specializing in in-play markets, for […]
Legal
March 16, 2021
Sports Wagering Bill in Kansas Passes Senate, Heads to House
Kansas is making quick progress with an attempt to introduce legal sports gambling to the state. At the beginning of the year, the Senate introduced a sports gambling bill, Senate Bill 84 (SB 84), before approving it by a 26-12 margin in February. That was a crucial step that allowed the bill to be sent to the […]
Legal
March 15, 2021
New York Legislature Sets Budget Mobile Wagering Provisions
The mobile sports betting legalization effort in New York is gaining speed after both the Assembly and Senate moved with their respective budgets featuring sports betting provisions. Budget Provisions as per A1257 and S1183 Late Saturday, the Assembly published its Budget Proposal for 2021-2022, including further details regarding licensing fees and taxes for mobile sports […]
Industry
March 15, 2021
NBA Legend Jalen Rose Appointed as BetMGM Ambassador
BetMGM, the sports betting brand of MGM Resorts International and Entain, announced today the appointment of Michigan basketball legend and analyst Jalen Rose as its celebrity ambassador. “Jalen Rose is an All-Star addition to the BetMGM team.” Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM Strengthen Bond with Sports Fans Jalen Rose will participate in upcoming marketing […]
Sports
March 15, 2021
Bally’s Atlantic City Celebrates FanDuel Sportsbook Opening
Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in New Jersey saw the partnership between Bally’s Corporation and FanDuel come to fruition last week as both partners held the grand opening of the FanDuel Sportsbook inside the property Friday. “We are privileged to partner with Bally’s Corporation to open our FanDuel Sportsbook inside Bally’s Atlantic City.” Andrew […]
Casino
March 15, 2021
Lawmakers Pass Tax Hike Proposals to Voters in Nevada
Nevada’s Democrat-controlled Legislature has passed two tax hike proposals, which will appear on the 2022 election ballot. Nevadans to Decide Whether to Raise Gambling Taxes Last Friday marked the deadline for lawmakers in Nevada to act on the proposed measures for tax hikes in the state, supported by The Clark County Education Association, the largest teachers’ […]