U.K. Dog Races to Continue, With Restrictions

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain says the dog races will continue as planned, but without fans. Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for increased restrictions on sporting events due...

Published January 18, 2020

PlayUp Enters New Jersey Market

Australia-based sportsbook PlayUp has obtained a license to operate at Freehold Racetrack in New Jersey. PlayUp is also licensed to offer sports wagering in the state of Colorado.

Published January 18, 2020

Australian Council to Safeguard Sports Integrity

The Australian government has announced the creation of the Sport Integrity Australia Advisory Council, formed to provide oversight and guidance on integrity matters affecting Australian sports.

Published January 18, 2020

PointsBet Partners with Detroit Red Wings

Online sportsbook PointsBet will open a sports bar at the Detroit Red Wings’ Little Caesars Arena (l.) featuring high-definition TVs, live betting odds, promotions and VIP access.

Published January 18, 2020

Paysafe, BetWildwood Partner in Colorado

Paysafe and BetWildwood, the online sportsbook of Colorado’s Wildwood Casino, announced a partnership under which Paysafe technology will be incorporated in affiliate solutions.

Published January 18, 2020

Brazil Ministry Considers Sports Betting

The government of Brazil is planning to regulate sports betting, possibly starting in July. Lawmakers say they can raise from US$740 million to US$1.85 billion, excluding taxation.

Published January 18, 2020

BetMGM Opens Sportsbook At Nationals Park

BetMGM will open a sportsbook at Washington Nationals Park (l.), the second pro sports venue in D.C. to offer a retail sportsbook. The 3,787-square-foot venue will have betting windows,...

Published January 18, 2020

Pritzker Renews Off-Site Registration

For the seventh time since last summer, Illinois Governor J.D. Pritzker (l.) renewed his executive order that allows sports bettors to register off-site for mobile betting accounts. Previously, they...

Published January 18, 2020

Handball Is Newest Sport Approved For Indiana Wagers

Handball has joined the list of 28 approved sports for wagering in Indiana. For the first time in 20 years, the U.S. handball team will compete in the World...

Published January 18, 2020

Virginia Books Scramble for Super Bowl Debut

The Virginia Lottery expects to issue a dozen sports betting licenses in time for the Super Bowl, sports betting’s biggest contest of the year, slated for February 7.

Published January 18, 2020