Arizona Sports Wagers Raking in Money Statewide
In the two years since Arizona debuted sports betting, wagers have topped $11 billion and the bets keep rolling in. For the state, revenues have topped $50 million. Certainly...
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Mississippi Senator Lays Out Dangers of Online Sports Betting
Mississippi has a strong casino tourism system, with sportsbooks in each casino and digital play within the property. Taking the digital portion statewide has run into defeat for more...
Mickelson Admits to Gambling Problem and Hurt it Caused
Professional golfer Phil Mickelson (l.) recently came out and said he had a gambling problem and hopes his story inspires others.
Massachusetts Sportsbooks Oppose Regs on Data Consent
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has a regulation in place so that patrons can consent when the operators contact third-party vendors. Operators say they already have a system and don’t...
Indiana Casinos Prohibit Bettor After Suspicious College Bet
An Indiana man made one bet to many this spring and ended up being banned from casinos and from online play. Bert Neff is accused of placing an almost...
Iowa, Iowa State Players Charged with Lesser Crimes, No Jail
Iowa has turned into a testing ground for college sports betting and its impact on players who step over the line. A number of players were charged with underage...
Mobile Sports Betting in Florida Could Take Years
West Flagler and Associates have their own version of the Little Train That Could. They have what seems to be two to three years of options in its...
NFL RedZone Signs Deal with DraftKings
The NFL Networks show NFL RedZone has signed a partnership deal with DraftKings that should help the sportsbook gain even more exposure.
Ohio Welcomes Bally Bet App and Bally’s-Browns Partnership
Bally’s Corporation revamped its sportsbook app through Bally’s Interactive. The company also partnered with the Cleveland Browns with new plans for a restaurant sports lounge.
Kansas Has Stellar First 12 Months in Sports Betting
The first 12 months in business, four retail sportsbooks and six mobile ones collected $1.85 billion in bets and collected more than $7 million in taxes. Even with deductions...
UFC Takes Steps to Reduce Illegal Betting by Teams
The fighters and trainers and other hangers-on didn’t know they couldn’t bet on their people. It’s a no-no. But by vowing to follow integrity-based programs, they hope to get...
DraftKings Issues an Apology Over September 11 Parlay
From the “we didn’t think it was a bad idea” department: DraftKings concocted a parlay involving three New York teams. If all three won, well yada yada. It was...
Lawyers Argue Fliff’s Terms and Conditions Not Enforceable
Lawyers for a client suing Fliff have countered the social media game company’s assertion that their client is bound by terms and conditions of the agreement he signed.
New Delaware Contract Brings Online Sports Betting
Delaware contracted with Rush Street Interactive to replace 888 Gaming to run online sports betting in the state. Digital casino games will still be offered through the three casinos.
NCAA Says No to Iowa Player’s Suspension Appeal
Noah Shannon bet on Iowa. After all, he's been an integral part of the school’s football program. But it wasn’t on football, and he broke no laws. However, the...
Missouri Sports Teams Aim for Sports Betting Ballot Measure
With a group of officials with Missouri sports teams fed up with state legislators unable to pass sports betting, they are taking the matter to voters.
GeoComply: 242 Million Betting Transactions in NFL Week 1
GeoComply has built a business reporting where bettors are located when placing a bet. Sort of like a GPS in reverse. But the data it reports also tells a...
MGM Resorts, BetMGM Launching RG Campaign at NFL Stadiums
MGM Resorts and BetMGM have announced that they will be rolling out the GameSense responsible gaming campaign at a total of nine NFL stadiums across the U.S. this season....
ESPN’s Daily Wager Betting on Success of New Location
ESPN’s Daily Wager, a show about sports betting, is moving from Las Vegas to Bristol, CT.
New Survey from AGA Predicts Surge in Betting on NFL
A survey released by the American Gaming Association predicts a large uptick in betting on the NFL. No surprise there. Lots of money wagered. No surprise there either.
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September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
For more information visit www.balkangamingexpo.com.
November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
November 22-23, 2023: iGB L!VE North America, Javits Center, New York, NY. Connecting operators, suppliers and affiliates across all iGaming sectors. For more information visit www.igblivenorthamerica.com//.
