Genius Sports Partners with BCLC

Genius Sports has signed a multi-year agreement with the British Columbia Lottery Corp. The BCLC is getting ready to roll out sports betting and U.K.-based Genius Sports will provide...

Published August 9, 2021

FIGC Urges Lifting ban on Betting Sponsorships

Italy’s government does everything it can discourage sports betting advertising and sponsorships. The Italian Football Federation is asking it to lift those bans to help the football industry recover...

Published August 9, 2021

Euro 2020 Report: No Suspicious Activity, More Bets

Sportradar found no suspicious betting activity during the Euro 2020 tournament and no match fixing indications. In Belgium, betting on the games increased fourfold according to the gaming regulator.

Published August 9, 2021

BetMGM, Cheddar News Partner for Sports Betting Show

Cheddar News has partnered with BetMGM to put together a weekly program marrying financial new with sports betting. WynnBET partnered with Cumulus Media on new programming content.

Published August 9, 2021

Betway Signs Deal with VfB Stuttgart

Sports betting and iGaming supplier Betway has signed an agreement to become the premium partner of the VfB Stuttgart football club, including branding at the team’s Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Published August 9, 2021

Gun Lake, Parx Launch Online Sports Betting

The Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi Indians launched online sports betting with the Parx Interactive platform on August 2. The tribe debuted online casino with the Play Gun Lake...

Published August 9, 2021

NC Senate Committee OKs Sports Betting Bill

A sports betting bill has passed the North Carolina Senate Finance Committee with bipartisan support. State Senator Jim Perry (l.) argued that residents already wager on sports, but the...

Published August 9, 2021

Wisconsin’s Oneida Nation Preps For Sports Betting

The Oneida Nation will open a temporary sportsbook as it awaits approval of its updated gaming compact. It’s aiming to open by the Green Bay Packers’ September 12 season...

Published August 9, 2021

Dakota Nation Sportsbook Plans Fall Opening

A Las Vegas-style sportsbook is coming to Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, North Dakota, this fall. The facility will be one of the state’s first retail sportsbooks, and also...

Published August 9, 2021

D.C. Lottery Debuts Sports Betting Kiosks

D.C. Lottery self-service sports betting kiosks debuted at four popular sports bars on July 30. Revenue goes to the D.C. General Fund to help finance infrastructure and education.

Published August 9, 2021

Station Casinos Launches Sports App, Adds VP McCormick

Las Vegas-based Station Casinos has introduced a new STN Sports App and added a new chief of the sports division, Vice President of Race and Sports Operations Jason McCormick...

Published August 9, 2021

PointsBet Funds U.S. Expansion

Australia-based sportsbook PointsBet is looking to raise approximately $400 million to fund its expansion in the United States. The company opened a Denver headquarters in 2019.

Published August 9, 2021

Monday Deadline for NY Mobile Sportsbook Bids

Bidders for a mobile sports betting license in New York State had until Monday, August 9 to submit their bids. Lawmakers will choose two platform providers and four online...

Published August 9, 2021

Caesars Launches Rebranded Sportsbook App

Caesars Entertainment has launched Caesars Sportsbook, a new mobile sports betting app, with a national marketing campaign offering unprecedented promotions.

Published August 9, 2021

NHL’s Kane Denies Betting On, Fixing Games

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane (l.) has denied allegations made by his wife that he bet on NHL games, bet against his own team, and may have tried...

Published August 9, 2021

Harrah’s AC Lands Major Pool Championship

The U.S. Open Pool Championship has a new home at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City. More than 250 players will compete for $300,000 in prizes before a global television audience.

Published August 2, 2021

Sportsbook Opening At Dakota Magic Casino

A Las Vegas-style sportsbook will partner with IGT to open this fall at Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, North Dakota, one of the largest tribal casinos in North Dakota....

Published August 2, 2021

Bally’s, Sportradar Sign Five-Year Agreement

Sportradar and Bally’s Interactive agreed to a five-year partnership to supply sports data, including pregame and in-game odds. The deal also includes live betting services and content.

Published August 2, 2021

Olympic Games No Boon for Sportsbooks

Sportsbooks in Las Vegas don’t see the Olympic games as a moneymaker compared to pro sports. Most of the action comes from amateurs who don’t bet via a sportsbook....

Published August 2, 2021

FanDuel Leads Sports Betting Bonanza in Virginia

Virginia reached $1 billion in handle five months after launching, faster than any state before. FanDuel accounted for over $543 million of that, thanks to a head start because...

Published August 2, 2021