SPORTS BETTING
When October results for Illinois get reported, U.S. sports betting handle overall expects to hit $3 billion.
Betsson AB Launches Kenya Sportsbook
Stockholm-based operator, Betsson AB, has initiated the first African market sportsbook, Betsafe Kenya. The partnership places a high value on responsible gaming approaches. The Kenyan High Court has given...
MGM’s Hornbuckle Bullish on Online Sportsbook
Bill Hornbuckle (l.), chief executive officer of MGM Resorts International, believes there is a bright future for online sports betting. That’s true even though the many contradictory rules in...
Sports Betting Companies Lining Up in Iowa
Five sports betting companies in Iowa have had agreements with casinos approved by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission as they look forward to changes in the state’s registration...
Montana Sportsbook Boosts Local Businesses
The addition of sportsbook to the gaming scene in Montana in March has helped many of the state’s bars and casinos weather the Covid pandemic. Even though sports itself...
Genius Sports, Scientific Games Partner on Content
Genius Sports and Scientific Games Corporation are partnering to provide in-game content to customers worldwide, though excluding U.S. sports leagues.
Yahoo, BetMGM Expand Partnership
Yahoo Sports and BetMGM are expanding their sports betting partnership to offer new features to patrons, including the Watch Together initiative and the augmented reality experience.
Sportsbooks Conflicted About Betting Limits
While it is not a hard and fast rule, too many sportsbooks fail to establish consistent betting limits. As a result, some players get to make bets with favorable...
Investment Fund Seeks William Hill Assets
Rebuffed in its proposed acquisition of William Hill, Apollo Global Management will bid for the sportsbooks non-U.S. assets, including the high street bookmakers (l.) in the UK.
Report Spells out Market Leaders in Mobile Bets
Roundhill Investments issued a report naming the market leaders in mobile sports betting by jurisdiction. In New Jersey, it's FanDuel and PointsBet. In Nevada, it's William Hill, while in...
Wind Creek Bethlehem Opens Sportsbook
Wind Creek Bethlehem has opened is sportsbook powered by Betfred USA Sports, Pennsylvania’s newest retail sportsbook, in a renovated space, led by Michael Pearsall (l.), sportsbook manager.
Pittsburgh Steelers, BetMGM Announce Partnership
BetMGM has been named the first sports betting partner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, sponsoring the pregame show, broadcast programming and in-stadium signage.
Maverick To Launch 3 Colorado Sportsbook Locations
Maverick Gaming has partnered with International Game Technology to launch sports betting at its three Colorado properties, Grand Z Casino, Johnny Z’s Casino, both in Central City and Z...
Tennessee’s First-Week Sports Bets Total $27.4 Million
When Tennessee sports betting went live November 1, wagerers bet $5.1 million with revenue of $800,000 after adjustments, generating $160,000 for the state. In the first seven days of...
Bally’s Acquires Iowa Sportsbook Presence
Bally’s Corporation has signed a multi-year market access partnership with Elite Casino Resorts to provide a sports betting platform in Iowa. The partnership will allow sports fans access to...
Montana Lottery Doesn’t Appeal Sportsbook Ruling
The Montana Lottery has announced it will not appeal a ruling from a court ruling that says it cannot prevent businesses that don’t have licenses to sell alcohol from...
Massachusetts Legislature Finishing Year Without Sportsbook Bill
Once again the Massachusetts Legislature looks as though it will complete the year without a bill that would legalize sports betting. It’s not for lack of prodding from interests...
Ohio Sports Betting Running Out of Time
An Ohio sports betting bill received a hearing before the state Senate General Government and Agency Review Committee, but little was done to advance the bill. Representatives from six...
Georgia Ripe For Sports Betting
Georgia is among the states that have not legalized sports betting. But DraftKings Co-Founder and North America President Matt Kalish (l.) said Georgia would be "a perfect market." When...
Entercom to Acquire QL Gaming Group
Entercom Communications is acquiring direct-to-consumer sports betting technology and analytics leader QL Gaming Group to bolster its offering of sports-related content.