Ohio Governor Doubles Sports Betting Tax After Six Months
As promised, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (l.) doubled the tax rate on sports betting after just six months in operation. Whether the new tax rate will do anything to...
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New Jersey Sports Betting Bills Await Return to Session
State Senator Joe Cryan (l.) has introduced a bill aimed at preventing fraud. Other bills restrict ad content, restrict access to those under 21 and more. ...
Bally Bet Shut Down for Kambi Transition
Bally Bet is shuttering its operations for at least four months while they switch from its failed platform to technology provided by Kambi.
Arkansas Approves 17 New Sports Betting Markets
Arkansas regulators approved 17 new sports betting markets, adding to its original 15 authorized markets. The new options range from cornhole to beach volleyball, drag racing to table tennis...
Ohio: BetMGM Sportsbook to Move Out of GABP
The sportsbook that debuted in the Great American Ball Park (l.) is leaving for a hip section known as the Bank. It was the only operation in a ballpark...
Minnesota Sports Betting Sponsors Confident About 2024
Minnesota did not make it in 2023, but lawmakers feel confident about 2024. The cause is gaining more bipartisan support, but then again, we’ve heard that before.
Aston Villa, Burnley Ink Shirt Deals; PL Re-Ups with Genius Sports
Aston Villa and Burnley signed a shirt sponsorship deal with online casino companies, while the Premier League extended their partnership with gambling data firm Genius Sports.
Can the NCAA Control Sports Betting as Scandals Pile Up?
The NCAA is experiencing several scandals involving betting among staff and athletes and several say the problem may only get worse.
Kentucky, Vermont Approach Sports Betting Regs Differently
Kentucky, being the state that it is, makes sure the race tracks get involved with the new sports betting law. Vermont relies on three factors, only one dealing with...
New Fanatics Offer to PointsBet Seals Deal
The high-profile bidding war for PointsBet’s U.S. assets is now over, after Fanatics re-raised the pot to $225 million. DraftKings folded, but not after causing quite the stir.
Caesars Upgrades Nevada Mobile Sportsbook App
The Caesars Sportsbook app recently went dark for Nevada users in order to migrate them to the new platform that the company has already deployed in other states.
Canadian Gaming Summit Talks Rollout Plans
Single-event sports betting has proven successful one year after Ontario launched. Now is the time to discuss a rollout to other provinces. The Canadian Gaming Summit did that.
Exchange Wagering Plans Put on Hold by Colorado Commission
Those wanting to see exchange wagering in Colorado will have to wait, as the state’s Limited Gaming Control Commission voted to postpone approval for the unique type of sports...
Ohio Senate Follows DeWine’s Call to Double Gaming Tax
Ohio set sports betting records when it launched in January. Governor Mike DeWine (l.) liked what he saw, so much he proposed to double the sports betting tax. Then...
Chelsea FC Reportedly in Sponsorship Talks with Stake.com
Despite an upcoming ban on gambling companies advertising on the front of jerseys in the Premier League, Chelsea FC is in talks with Stake.com regarding a sponsorship deal.
Sports Betting Finally Arrives in Nebraska
More than two years after sports betting was first approved in Nebraska, the first sportsbook opened June 22 and began accepting wagers on sporting events.
With Players Suspended, NFL Revamps Gambling Policy
To its credit, the NFL has said enough is enough—for now. The league has revamped its gambling policy to make it easier to police, or at least that’s the...
Simplebet’s Sophomore NBA Season a Success
Following the recent conclusion of the 2023 NBA season, micro-betting gurus Simplebet announced that its second season offering wagers went very well, to the tune of the 350 percent...
Cincinnati Reds Seek to Relocate BetMGM Sportsbook
The Cincinnati Reds were very excited to open a BetMGM Sportsbook inside of Great American Ballpark. Now that it’s been dubbed as the worst-performing book in the state, however,...
MD Regulators Shoot Down Requested Promo Changes
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency turned down two requests from sportsbook operators who were seeking changes to promotional offers.
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
