Industry
January 29, 2021
AGA CEO Miller Committed to Accelerating Industry Recovery
The future of the gaming industry in the US is bright, at least according to the president of the American Gaming Association (AGA) Bill Miller who came up with his remarks today regarding the industry’s recovery, further policy developments in Washington DC, as well as the association’s 2021 priorities. Optimistic Outlook for the Future “There’s […]
Sports
January 29, 2021
Denver Broncos All-Time Great Rod Smith Becomes Betfred Ambassador
UK-based sports betting and iGaming operator Betfred announced Thursday its US subsidiary Betfred USA Sports signed an exclusive marketing agreement with Rod Smith to make him the first spokesperson for the sportsbook since its launch. Betfred Ambassador Under the terms of the deal, the sports betting company and the all-time great receiver of the franchise […]
Industry
January 29, 2021
Analysts Forecast $15 Billion iGaming Market by 2025
Gambling businesses have been partnering up with media groups to keep up with customer demand. Analysts expect the market to reach $15 billion by 2025. $30 Billion by 2030? As more and more gambling businesses partner up with media groups, Wall Street analysts said they expect the US gambling and betting industry to grow quickly […]
Industry
January 29, 2021
US Gambling Industry Demands Additional Financial Aid
AGA President Bill Miller forecasts the gambling industry will do better in 2021 and would like more aid from the US to pick up the speed. Industry Expected to Do Well This Year, AGA President Says The US gambling industry is in desperate need of additional financial aid, as it tries to recover from the […]
Sports
January 29, 2021
PrizePicks Concludes Funding Round with Backing from Poker Players
PrizePicks, the third-largest daily fantasy betting platform in the United States, has completed its latest private equity round, raising funds from high-stakes poker players. High-Stakes Poker Players Back PrizePicks Equity Daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has announced the end of a private equity round that attracted hefty interest by prominent high-stakes poker players and organizations, […]
Industry
January 29, 2021
Nevada Gaming Revenue Hits Lowest Points in 24 Years
Pandemic-related restrictions have dragged down the Silver State’s gambling revenue in 2020 to its lowest point since 1996. All Reported Units Experience Annual Decrease in 2020 Nevada gaming revenue went down 34.6% to $7.87 billion in 2020, hitting its lowest annual total since 1996, as a result of the shutdowns and ongoing restrictions to mitigate […]
Sports
January 29, 2021
Genius Sports to Spearhead FanDuel Marketing in the United States
Genius Sports will help FanDuel with the company’s marketing efforts in the United States by developing tailored social media, TV and other betting content. FanDuel Puts Genius Sports in Charge of Further Marketing in the US FanDuel will entrust further expansion of marketing efforts to Genius Sports Group, a company with a proven track record […]
Casino
January 28, 2021
Las Vegas Sands Exploring Opportunities in Online Gaming
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is exploring opportunities related to online sports betting and iGaming, newly-appointed chairman and CEO of the casino and hospitality group Rob Goldstein told analysts Wednesday. Online Gaming in the Crosshairs Rob Goldstein, who was appointed as the successor of LVS founder Sheldon Adelson after the long-serving chairman and CEO passed away […]
Business
January 28, 2021
IGT Powers FanDuel’s Sportsbook App Recently Launched in Virginia
U.S. sports betting market leader, FanDuel strengthened its partnership with IGT. FanDuel’s sportsbook app which was recently launched for the Commonwealth in Virginia and Michigan is powered by IGT’s PlaySports platform. IGT’s PlaySports Platform Powers FanDuel’s Sportsbook App The global leader in gaming, International Game Technology (IGT) announced on Wednesday this week that its PlaySports […]
Sports
January 28, 2021
BetMGM Launches Sports Betting Operations in Virginia
BetMGM has become the fourth sportsbook to join Virginia’s fledgeling sports betting market on time for the Super Bowl. Virginia Welcomes BetMGM as Fourth Sports Betting Operator After FanDuel got a jump-start on competitors in Virginia, thanks to its tie-up with the Washington Football Team, BetMGM is making its mark on the state, launching its […]