Kansas Legislature Passes Sports Betting Bill

Kansas legislators have approved a bill that would legalize retail, online and mobile sports betting and direct the tax revenue to a special fund used to attract the Kansas...

Published May 2, 2022

Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill Approved by Senate

The Massachusetts Senate has finally acted on a bill to legalize sports betting. A bill was passed by the House months ago with an overwhelming vote, however the version...

Published May 2, 2022

Blackmon Signs First MLB Sportsbook Sponsorship Deal

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (l.) is baseball’s first active sportsbook ambassador, signing a promotional deal with MaximBet. The deal is permitted under the league’s new collective bargaining agreement.

Published April 25, 2022

Las Vegas’ Circa Sports to Expand to Northern Nevada

Circa Sports and Olympia Gaming have announced that Circa will build and operate a sportsbook inside of Olympia’s new Legends Bay Casino project in Sparks. This will be Circa’s...

Published April 25, 2022

Better Collective Acquires FIFA-Focused Site Futbin

Better Collective, a sports betting media group, has acquired popular FIFA-based esports website Futbin in a $113 million deal. The company is looking to expand its growing footprint in...

Published April 25, 2022

Michigan’s 15th Sports Betting Platform Debuts

The Saginaw Chippewa tribe’s Soaring Eagle Gaming launched Eagle Casino & Sports, Michigan’s 15th sports betting and online casino platform, in partnership with GAN.

Published April 25, 2022

As Licensing Drags On, Ontario Sportsbooks Lament Black Market

Ontario gaming operators were given an April 4 deadline to comply with new licensing regulations, but some companies continue to operate sans licenses, such as Malta-based BetRegal (l.). Local...

Published April 25, 2022

Pro Teams from Las Vegas Feed Sports Betting Coffers

In 2017, the Golden Knights team debuted by making it to the Stanley Cup Finals. Maybe it was the unexpected start, but the Raiders moved from Oakland, the WNBA...

Published April 25, 2022

MAC Wants NCAA Clarification on Sports Betting Rules

The Mid-American Conference wants some clarity on Section 10.3 of the NCAA Division 1 manual. The section deals with gambling bans and may come into play with respect to...

Published April 25, 2022

Missouri Senate Considers Sports Betting Bill

A sports betting bill allowing retail and mobile wagering is on its way to the Missouri Senate, which is expected to increase the House bill’s 8 percent tax rate...

Published April 25, 2022

Choosing Sides in California’s Sportsbook Election

The sides are being drawn in what promises to be a very expensive campaign to decide if sports betting in California is legalized. Opponents began issuing advertisements and press...

Published April 25, 2022

Nevada Racebooks Hopeful For Kentucky Derby Bets

Nevada racebooks hope they can take bets on this year’s Kentucky Derby. It hasn’t happened for two years due to a contract dispute over simulcast fees between Churchill Downs...

Published April 25, 2022

Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Dies In Committee

Sports betting legislation died on the last day of the Kentucky legislative session. Senator Damon Thayer (l.) expressed disappointment in the outcome, but said sentiment will probably change next...

Published April 25, 2022

William Hill Sets Aside Funds for Likely Violations

888, which is in the process of reviewing acquisition documents, has discovered that William Hill Group may end up with costly sanctions for violations. William Hill Group sets aside...

Published April 18, 2022

Sportradar Acquires AI Specialist Vaix

Sportradar has acquired a company involved with the development of artificial intelligence for iGaming. The company, Vaix Limited, provides a more personalized experience for players.

Published April 18, 2022

Esports Betting Company Oddin.gg Scores First U.S. Activation

Oddin.gg has its first U.S. activation in New Jersey working with Esports Entertainment Group. Oddin also has a partnership with Betway which has licenses in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Iowa,...

Published April 18, 2022

Paysafe Expands Betsson Partnership

Paysafe has expanded its partnership with Betsson Group and its online sportsbook and casino brands, including Betsafe in Colorado, where traditional and alternative payment solutions will be offered.

Published April 18, 2022

Maine Bill Would Keep Sports Bettors Close to Home

The Maine legislature is considering a bill that would allow residents to make sports betting wagers. Currently, those who want to do that are forced to cross the state...

Published April 18, 2022

Arizona Mulls Permanent Sports Betting Rules

Arizona is close to adopting permanent regulations governing sports betting. The Arizona Department of Gaming is holding hearings dealing with complaints on “parity” raised by gaming tribes who want...

Published April 18, 2022

Arkansas Bettors Await Mobile Sportsbook

Saracen Casino Resort (l.) officials said their online sportsbook is ready to launch “but it’s out of our hands” for now as they work with external vendors. Southland’s Betly...

Published April 18, 2022