Sports
December 28, 2022
Elys and Cloakbook to Launch Sports Betting in DC
From Ohio to DC, Elys has been on a tear recently – the company’s Q3 financials were promising, and this latest DC license is the cherry on top for 2022. Launching On Time for New Year’s Interactive gaming and sports betting technology company Elys Game Technology and Cloakroom Gentlemen’s Club DC independent business announced they’ve […]
Sports
August 12, 2022
Caesars Phases Out William Hill App in Washington, DC
Gaming operator Caesars Entertainment announced in a press release that their newest Caesars Sportsbook app would debut in Washington, DC. The latest version of the sports wagering platform will replace the Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill app and include an expanded feature set better suited to clients’ needs. Goodbye, William Hill The Caesars Sportsbook by […]
Industry
July 13, 2022
Smarkets to Open First US Office in Washington DC
UK sports betting exchange operator Smarkets announced its plans to open a new office in the US as the company is looking to benefit from the gathering pace sports betting industry and has chosen the metro Washington DC area for its location. ‘Key Step’ towards US Growth Smarkets founder and chief executive officer Jason Trost […]
Industry
June 3, 2022
Elys to Power Sportsbook at Entitlement Restaurant in DC
Interactive gaming and sports betting technology company Elys Game Technology announced Thursday an agreement with Entitlement Restaurant and Cigar Lounge in Washington, D.C. to operate a sportsbook at the venue. Elys Expands Restaurant and Bar Sportsbooks The agreement with Entitlement Restaurant and Cigar Lounge in Washington, D.C. will see Elys’s wholly-owned subsidiary USBookmaking power the […]
Industry
April 11, 2022
DC Lottery Collects $500,000 from Intralot over Super Bowl Mishap
The DC Lottery has not been the most competitive platform on the market. This sentiment was only reinforced when the platform experienced a major short circuit which left it unavailable during the Super Bowl and took the mobile app offline. The lottery has since received $500,000 as compensation from its technical partner, Intralot, responsible for […]
Sports
February 17, 2022
GambetDC Glitches During Super Bowl, Fails Bettors and Fans
When talking about sports betting, convenience matters most and, while there is nothing more convenient than using your phone, if you asked an Apple user during or after the Super Bowl about their opinion on the matter, chances are they would have a lot to say. Gambet, the mobile betting app run by the D.C. […]
Sports
January 31, 2022
BetMGM Launches a Land-Based Sportsbook at Nationals Park
The self-proclaimed king of online sportsbooks, BetMGM, seeks to expand its retail presence as well and launched a land-based shop in Washington DC. The venue is connected with the Nationals Park Major League Baseball stadium – a convenient location for all passionate sports bettors. BetMGM Launches a New Sports Betting Venue BetMGM expects the strategic […]
Sports
September 27, 2021
Washington Capitals Pick Caesars as First-Ever Jersey Sponsor
Caesars logo is set to debut on Washington Capitals home and third jerseys at the beginning of the 2022-2023 NHL season. Additionally, Caesars expanded its collaboration with Caps’ owner Monumental Sports and Entertainment to include casino, gaming and the Caesars Rewards program. Caps Pick Caesars for Home and Third Jerseys Sponsor The Washington Capitals and […]
Sports
September 2, 2021
Elys Game Tech. Obtains First US Sports Wagering License in DC
Elys Game Technology Corp. is making a splash in the US sports betting market, with the company obtaining its first sports wagering license to launch its Gameboard US platform in collaboration with the Grand Central Restaurant & Bar in Washington, DC. The tie-up crowns Ely’s ongoing efforts to break ground in the US following the acquisition of […]
Industry
August 27, 2021
Audit of GambetDC’s (Lack of) Performance Delayed Once Again
On the surface, it has become apparent to those in the sports betting industry that GambetDC, the sports betting solution the DC Council thought would be a money-maker, has not lived up to expectations. It has a much wider net than William Hill, which has continued to rule the local market, and even latecomer BetMGM […]