Sports
January 15, 2021
GAN Secures Partner in Pending Coolbet Virginia Launch
Ahead of integrating Coolbet’s technological platform into its own offer, GAN has secured an unnamed partner in Virginia to go ahead with the sportsbook’s launch. The official launch date of the industry in the state is still pending. Coolbet Finds Unnamed Partner in Virginia GAN has confirmed that it has secured a deal for its […]
Legal
January 15, 2021
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Says Sports Betting Legalization Very Likely
Ohio’s Gov. Mike DeWine has said that the state is likely to consider and pass a sports betting legislation in 2021. State Governor Hopes for Legalized Sports Betting in Ohio Ohio’s thriving sports community doesn’t enjoy the added benefit of a legalized sports betting industry, which could potentially come with numerous perks for the state, […]
Legal
January 15, 2021
Arizona Wants to Modernize Its Gambling Adding New Verticals
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey wants to modernize the state’s gambling system and renew the compacts with Native American tribes. Arizona To Update Gambling System Arizona Governor Doug Ducey wants to modernize and update the state’s gambling legislature. On Wednesday, Mr. Ducey submitted a document to Arizona lawmakers. In the document, Mr. Ducey states that he […]
Sports
January 15, 2021
Washington Attempts Sports Betting Expansion Again
There is a renewed attempt to expand sports betting in Washington. SB 5212l is enjoying broader support and may help the state recover economically. Push to Expand Sports Betting in Washington There is a renewed push in Washington to expand the scope of sports betting beyond its current limitations. This echoes last year’s attempt, though […]
Industry
January 15, 2021
Encore Las Vegas to Serve as Vaccination Center in Nevada
Wynn will lend Encore Las Vegas to Nevada’s University Medical Center as a vaccination center against Covid-19 with inoculations starting on Monday. Encore Las Vegas Opens as Vaccination Center on Monday The Encore Las Vegas owned by Wynn will become a temporary Covid-19 vaccination center with the casino landing sufficient space to carry out inoculations […]
Legal
January 14, 2021
State of the State: Vague Mobile Sports Wagering Details
Legal mobile sports betting in New York is hot on the state’s legislative agenda, but some people with vested interests in the industry and sports bettors in general were left with not much detail to ponder after Gov. Cuomo delivered his State of the State address on Monday morning. Mobile Wagering Needs Legalization Ahead of […]
Casino
January 14, 2021
Nevada to Vaccinate Casino Employees in “Tier 1 Lane”
Casino workers will be among the first to vaccinate in Nevada, health authorities and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak have confirmed. Las Vegas Casino Workers Get on the Fast Lane to Covid-19 Inoculation To realize the potential of Las Vegas and Nevada once again, casino employees should be among the first vaccinated, caution casino industry officials […]
Industry
January 14, 2021
New Jersey Posts $996M in Sports Betting Handle in December
New Jersey’s sports betting results for December 2020 have come close to $1 billion in total sports wagers, with January, February and March proving even more exciting months for the Garden State. Sports Handle in New Jersey Just Shy of $1bn in December New Jersey has posted another record-high month, with sports betting handle climbing […]
Sports
January 14, 2021
New Income Options for MLB with Sports Gambling Partnerships
With financial losses from the pandemic, MLB is looking for new options for income. In 2020 the baseball season was shorter due to the current situation as fans didn’t go to watch games until the playoffs. MLB Has the Green Light for Sports Gambling Three years ago, the Supreme Court ruled out the federal ban […]
Sports
January 14, 2021
PlayUp Acquires New Jersey Betting License
PlayUp has acquired a betting license in New Jersey and hopes to launch in the state within the first quarter of 2021. PlayUp US Launch Online betting and entertainment leader PlayUp has expanded its presence on the US market once again by acquiring a betting license in New Jersey. This is the company’s second US […]