Light & Wonder Signs Canadian Distribution Agreement

Light & Wonder has signed a deal with ReelPlay to distribute its games to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, beginning with the hit game Hypernova Megaways.

Published April 10, 2023

Entain Buys Sports Media Business 365scores for $150 Million

Entain, the U.K. based betting giant, has added another purchase to its portfolio. The company bought 365scores for $150 million. Entain gets scores, sports info, content and more.

Published April 10, 2023

Former Global Payments Division Debuts as Pavilion Payments

The former Global Payments Gaming Solutions, a division of Global Payments, Inc., has debuted as Pavilion Payments, an independent company created with the acquisition of GPGS.

Published April 10, 2023

Rush Street to Exit Connecticut

Rush Street Interactive, operator of the BetRivers and SugarHouse iGaming sites, will sever its partnership with the Connecticut Lottery Corp. when the lottery chooses a new partner.

Published April 10, 2023

New Hampshire Senate Passes iGaming

A bill legalizing online gaming has passed the New Hampshire Senate, but faces long odds against the measure’s passage in the state House, due to concerns the games will...

Published April 10, 2023

PAGCOR Mum on POGO Shutdown, Vows ‘Integrity’

As Philippine senators demand a swift shutdown of online gaming operations, the country’s gaming regulator has reiterated its “commitment to uphold the integrity” of the gaming industry, including online...

Published April 10, 2023

Marker Trax, Koin Payments Promote Skinner, Larkin

Industry veterans Charlie Skinner and Gary Larkin (l. to r.) have been appointed to the role of president for Marker Trax and Koin Payments, respectively.

Published April 10, 2023

Asher, Cameron-Doe Recommended for Nevada Licensure

Last week, gaming executives Joe Asher (l.) and Julie Cameron-Doe were recommended for licensing by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Asher is president of sports gaming for IGT. Cameron-Doe...

Published April 10, 2023

TransAct Appoints John Dillon Interim Chief Executive Officer

TransAct announced that board member John M. Dillon (l.) has been named the company’s interim chief executive officer to replace Bart C. Shuldman, who resigned after 12 years as...

Published April 10, 2023

Star Sydney CEO Resigns Less Than a Year Into Tenure

Longtime banking veteran Scott Wharton (l.) has announced his departure as CEO of Star Sydney, less than a year after accepting the position last July. The company will now...

Published April 10, 2023

Ilani Casino May Drop Mohegan Partnership

The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington will vote on whether to take over management of its Ilani casino from the Mohegan Gaming Authority. The management contract will expire in June...

Published April 10, 2023

Robbed Colorado Casino Pays Sports Betting Fine

Several weeks before a cashier at Monarch Casino (l.) in Black Hawk, Colorado allegedly stole $500,000, three sports betting employees placed 79 bets for off-site customers, resulting in a...

Published April 10, 2023

DraftKings Hopes to Offer Wagers on Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon is the most recognized long distance race in the U.S., DraftKings, which calls Boston home, wants to offer bets on the outcome of the race. They...

Published April 10, 2023

Proposed New York Bill Permits Tracks to Open Sportsbooks

New York state Assemblyman Dave Weprin (l.) introduced a resolution to amend the constitution to permit race tracks to seek a sportsbook license. If approved, it could be a...

Published April 10, 2023

South Carolina Online Sports Betting Bill Clears First Hurdle

The South Carolina House pushed a sports betting bill to the Ways and Means Committee, but it appears unlikely it will get passed in this legislative session.

Published April 10, 2023

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Rules No Horse Racing Betting

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission ruled to uphold the regulation that prohibits horse racing wagers from being offered by mobile sportsbook operators.

Published April 10, 2023

Rhode Island Senate Bill Would Allow Bets on State College Games

Rhode Island legislators have guided a bill through the state Senate that allows bettors to wager on college games in state. The bill limits participation to tournaments with a...

Published April 10, 2023

Maine Sees No License Applications; Launch Worries Persist

The Maine Gambling Control Unit said that they are inundated with public comments regarding the rules of sports betting and no operators have applied yet for a license.

Published April 10, 2023

Patrick: Texas Senators Have “Zero Support” For Sports Betting

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (l.) said sports betting and casino gambling have no support among state Senators. He added he would not pass a sports betting bill if...

Published April 10, 2023

College Athletes Facing Social Media Threats from Gamblers

One athlete received threats after he hit a 3-pointer and the opposing team didn’t cover the spread. Others faced threats to their families. A coalition has met to search...

Published April 10, 2023