Legal
March 4, 2021
Georgia May Legalize Gambling via Constitutional Amendment
Georgia legislature may expand gambling in the state via a constitutional amendment. Following a House session on Wednesday, lawmakers proposed a resolution asking Georgia residents to decide on gambling expansion to include pari-mutuel betting, casino gambling, and sports wagering. Georgia’s Gambling Legalization Still en Route After in 2018 the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA […]
Casino
March 4, 2021
Michigan State Government Increases Casino Capacity to 30%
Following the decline in COVID cases throughout the US, several states have decided to change some of the restrictions. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that casinos would have an increased capacity standing at 30%. Different States Increase Casino Capacity A decline in infections in Michigan has been cited by looking at three different numbers. Hospitals have reported […]
Legal
March 4, 2021
IGT’s PlaySports Obtains Regulatory Approval in Nevada
Following extensive field tests, IGT’s PlaySports platform has received Nevada’s regulatory approval, giving the technology supplier an edge in providing innovative solutions to the sports betting industry. IGT Is Expanding in Nevada through the PlaySports Platform International Game Technology (IGT), a technology supplier based in London, has begun the expansion of its sports betting operations […]
Business
March 4, 2021
FanDuel Moves In on Younger Audiences with WAVE.tv
FanDuel, the largest sportsbook operator in the United States with 33.6% of the market, enters a social-media-driven partnership with digital media start-up WAVE.tv to reach more customers. Fanduel to Engage More Fans on Socia Media WAVE.tv reaches more than 400 million people every month. It is a conglomerate of 24 brands like FTBL and Slapshot, engaging fans on social media platforms. […]
Legal
March 4, 2021
Eastern Connecticut Cannot Accept a Tribe Left Out of the Game
Eastern Connecticut lawmakers “cannot accept” a gambling deal between Gov. Ned Lamont and the Mohegan Tribe, which leaves out the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Lawmakers Want Both Tribes to Come to Agreement On Tuesday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration made a deal with the Mohegan Tribe that could result in the legalization of online gambling and sports […]
Legal
March 4, 2021
Sports Betting Legalization in Texas Still en Route
Four bills propose the legalization of sports wagering in Texas. While the lawmakers are still considering the legal framework, billions of dollars are leaking toward nearby states that offer sports betting legally. One way to legalize sports wagering is via Dan Huberty’s HB 2070 which calls for a constitutional amendment. Texas Lawmakers Are Still Considering […]
Business
March 3, 2021
DraftKings and Dish TV Agree for DraftKings App Integration
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings and satellite television and wireless provider Dish Network Corporation signed a strategic agreement for the integration of DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports and sports betting app into the services of the TV provider. Dish Hopper TV The strategic agreement starts with the integration of the sports betting app into […]
Casino
March 3, 2021
Sands Sells Las Vegas Properties for $6.25Bn
Las Vegas Sands is to offload its Las Vegas real property and operations for an aggregate $6.25 billion, a month after founder Sheldon Adelson’s death. Apollo Global Management and VICI Acquire Las Vegas Empire On March 3, casino giant Las Vegas Sands announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Las Vegas […]
Business
March 3, 2021
Rupert Murdoch Reportedly Plans to Increase Stake in FanDuel
Rupert Murdoch, the owner of Fox Corporation, is reportedly planning to increase his stake in FanDuel. Owned by Flutter Entertainment, FanDuel is among the top sports betting operators rapidly increasing its presence by entering more US regulated markets. Fox Corporation to Increase Stake in FanDuel American media mogul, Rupert Murdoch, maybe planning to invest further […]
Legal
March 3, 2021
Gov. Lamont, Mohegan Tribe Agree on iGaming and Sports Betting
The Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut and Governor Ned Lamont have reached an agreement that would allow sports betting and online gaming. Announced on Monday this week, the new agreement is expected to raise millions of dollars boosting the state’s economy and budget. Gov. Lamont Reaches Agreement with the Mohegan Tribe The Mohegan Tribe and the […]