Missouri Not Pleased that Kansas Launched Sports Betting First

State Senator Caleb Rowden (l.) lamented that Missouri was unable to approve a sports betting plan while Kansas just debuted theirs. It’s the biggest issue in his state.

Published September 12, 2022

Maryland Sports Betting Agency Adds Diversity Condition

A little late, but the Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission approved an amendment which makes a diversity plan a requirement for licensees. There’s just one problem—operators already have...

Published September 12, 2022

Sportsbooks, Vendors Issue Letters of Intent in Massachusetts

More than 40 companies submitted letters of intent from a sportsbook or vendor seeking a license from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (l.). The applicants are big and small, from...

Published September 12, 2022

Ohio Casino Commission Issues Licenses to 300 Operators

The Ohio Casino Control Commission has issued over 300 sports betting licenses, to pro teams, casinos, restaurants and bars. Some were denied for incomplete applications.

Published September 12, 2022

BetMGM Precedes Kansas Launch with Chiefs Partnership

BetMGM has entered into a multi-year partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs, becoming one of the team’s first sports betting partners. The move coincides with the betting platform’s expansion...

Published September 5, 2022

New Jersey Grants First Peer-to-Peer Sports Betting Exchange in U.S.

In Prophet Exchange, bettors set prices and parameters. It’s a less costly way to do business, and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement just approved the exchange to...

Published September 5, 2022

Governor Neutral, Other Officials Oppose CA’s Prop. 27

California’s statewide officials have come out against Proposition 27, which would legalize digital sports betting. Governor Gavin Newsom (l.) is the only top official to be neutral, and he...

Published September 5, 2022

Sports Betting Group Seeks To End Monopoly in Oregon

Oregon has a single sportsbook, DraftKings, which also operates the state lottery. But Sport Oregon thinks they have a better way: eliminate the monopoly and bring in other operators.

Published September 5, 2022

Maryland Commission a Step Closer to Online Sports Betting

The Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission published regulations for mobile sports betting, triggering the 30-day comment period required before putting the plan into effect.

Published September 5, 2022

TwinSpires Sportsbook, Casino Exit Michigan

TwinSpires will close its online sports betting and casino operations in Michigan on September 6. The Churchill Downs-branded platform previously exited Colorado, Indiana, New Jersey and Tennessee.

Published September 5, 2022

Kansas Approves 6 Operators to Launch Sports Betting

The Kansas Lottery approved six operators to begin accepting bets. Hollywood Casino’s sportsbook, which recently accepted the first bet from Governor Laura Kelly (l.), is the only retail operation...

Published September 5, 2022

Boyd Opens Sky River Casino, Boosts Everi

Boyd Gaming and the Wilton Rancheria Tribe opened the $500 million Sky River Casino (l.) near Sacramento, California shortly before midnight on August 16. Slot supplier Everi benefitted nicely...

Published August 29, 2022

Arizona Sees Record Tribal Gaming Contributions

The Arizona Department of Gaming has reported record levels of contributions to the state from tribal gaming operations for fiscal year 2022.

Published August 29, 2022

Seneca Nation President Seeks ‘Fair, New’ Gaming Compact

Seneca Nation President Matthew Pagels (l.) commented that the tribe is seeking a fair, new gaming compact that addresses the fact that the gaming landscape has changed since its...

Published August 29, 2022

Cherokees Purchase Arkansas Casino Acreage

Following the rejection of an amendment removing Pope County, Arkansas as a casino site, Cherokee Nation Business spent $35 million on land where it plans to build its $225...

Published August 29, 2022

Arizona Tribal Casinos Form New Partnership

Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise and venue management company ASM Global formed a partnership which includes upgrades at the tribe’s four Desert Diamond casinos in Arizona as well as the...

Published August 29, 2022

OddsJam Tracks Favorable Odds Around the U.S.

One of the key elements of sports betting is ensuring you are dealing with a reputable oddsmaker. A new company—OddsJam—sifts through dozens of odds to find the best ones.

Published August 29, 2022

DAZN Bet Chooses U.K. as First Market for New Rollout

DAZN will introduce the DAZN Bet brand in the U.K. The new betting brand follows a partnership with Pragmatic Solutions. The deal creates what is referred to as a...

Published August 29, 2022

Kambi Teams with Arkansas Racetrack on Sports Betting

Software company Kambi has become a partner with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The coupling is a rare one as it involves horse tracks.

Published August 29, 2022

PandaScore, William Hill Strike Deal for Esports Odds Feed

PandaScore will provide the odds for esports video games like League of Legends in a deal with William Hill. The companies see esports on the cusp of mainstream success.

Published August 29, 2022