Scientific Games, WCLC Launch Single-Game Betting

Scientific Games and the Western Canada Lottery Corp. have launched a program of single-game sports betting under the lottery’s jurisdiction.

Published January 3, 2022

Hollywood Perryville Receives Sportsbook License

Hollywood Casino Perryville in Maryland was issued its sports betting license by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission after completing successful tests.

Published January 3, 2022

U.N. Report: Illegal Sportsbooks Reap $1.7 Trillion a Year

A new report from the United Nations shows that illegal sportsbooks draw some $1.7 trillion in wagers annually, despite the growing legal sports betting market.

Published January 3, 2022

Illinois Governor OKs Remote Signup, College Bets

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (l.) has signed a bill that permits remote registration for online sports betting. The law also permits limited bets on in-state college games.

Published January 3, 2022

California Voters May See Four Sports Betting Referendums in November

With signatures rapidly piling up, it’s almost a certainty that voters in California will have the chance to have their say multiple sports betting solutions for the state....

Published January 3, 2022

Panel: Sports Betting Could Boost Horse Racing

A panel discussion at the Global Symposium on Racing detailed an opportunity that sports betting has to boost the horse racing industry with new wagers.

Published December 20, 2021

GeoComply Partners with Washington’s Snoqualmie Tribe

GeoComply has implemented its PinPoint mobile solution for the Snoqualmie Tribe’s casino (l.), the first gaming facility in the state to offer on-premise, mobile sports betting.

Published December 20, 2021

Daughter of Chicago Bears Legend Joins Rush Street Interactive

Brittney Payton (l.), daughter of legendary running back Walter, has joined Rush Street Interactive. She will provide content and brand assistance with BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com.

Published December 20, 2021

Atlantic City Hard Rock to Host 1st Esports Tourney

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has partnered with Esports Entertainment Group to bring skill-based tournaments to the hotel. The first contests in January are approved for wagering....

Published December 20, 2021

Missouri Senator Sponsors Sports Betting Bill

Senate Bill 764, introduced by Missouri state Senator Tony Luetkemeyer (l.), would legalize online sports betting. Other lawmakers expressed concern the bill could Include language to expand unregulated video...

Published December 20, 2021

Tennessee Regulator Wants Problem Gambling Services Access

The Tennessee Sports Wagering Advisory Council, which will assume regulatory duties from the state lottery on January 1, plans to make access to problem gambling services a top priority.

Published December 20, 2021

Still No Stats for Arizona Sportsbook Rollout

Despite launching sports betting in early September, including the SolSports book at Casino Del Sol (l.), the Arizona Department of Gaming hasn’t yet released any revenue figures for the...

Published December 20, 2021

Nevada Lags Behind Other Sports Betting States in Mobile Access

Nevada was grandfathered in when lawmakers banned sports betting in 1992. When the Supreme Court overturned the ban, states made it easy to offer mobile access. Nevada did not...

Published December 20, 2021

Alberta Seeks Bids for 2 Sportsbook Operators

The Alberta Liquor, and Cannabis Commission has issued an RFP for two private sportsbook operations. They would join existing state-sponsored sports betting sites, Play Alberta (l.) and Sport Select.

Published December 20, 2021

January Launch For New York Sports Betting; Bill Would Bring Sportsbooks To Stadiums, Racetracks

A bill introduced by Rep. J. Gary Pretlow on December 13 would allow professional sports stadiums and OTBs to offer mobile betting kiosks in New York state. Sports betting...

Published December 20, 2021

Ohio Legislature Passes Sports Betting Bill

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (l.) has a bill sitting on his desk that would create a legal sports betting market in the Buckeye State. The bill was passed with...

Published December 20, 2021

Washington Casino Unveils New Sportsbook

Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Washington State opened its sportsbook December 4. Retired L.A. Lakers great Robert Sacre placed the first bet at the Turf Club Sports Book.

Published December 13, 2021

Louisiana’s Rez Sportsbook at Coushatta Casino Opens

Rez Sportsbook at Louisiana’s Coushatta Casino marked its grand opening December 1. The ceremony included NFL stars including Rickey Jackson. Coushatta Chairman Jonathon Cernek called it a “sports lover’s...

Published December 13, 2021

Sportradar, Kambi Extend Partnership Deal

Sportradar and Kambi announced a five-year extension of their partnership deal, under which Sportradar is Kambi’s exclusive data supplier for professional and college sports in the U.S.

Published December 13, 2021

Colossus Files Patent Lawsuit Against DraftKings

Colossus Bets has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against DraftKings, alleging that DraftKings’ “Cash Out” feature infringes on seven Colossus patents.

Published December 13, 2021