GAN Completes Coolbet Acquisition

GAN Limited has completed the €149.1 million acquisition of internet software-as-a-service provider Coolbet, integrating Coolbet’s proprietary sports betting technology. Dermot Smurfit (l.), CEO of GAN, says the purchase “completes”...

Published January 11, 2021

BetMGM Launches Mobile Sports Betting in Iowa

BetMGM has launched its sports betting app in Iowa, featuring benefits earned through sports wagers that can be redeemed at MGM Resorts International casinos nationwide.

Published January 11, 2021

Kambi Partners with JVH

Kambi Group has signed a partnership with JVH Gaming & Entertainment Group, the largest casino in The Netherlands, to provide sports betting upon passage of enabling legislation.

Published January 11, 2021

Puerto Rico Law Opens Door to Sports Betting

In one of her final actions before leaving office, former Puerto Rican Governor Rico Wanda Vázquez Garced (l.) signed a new law that will allow sports betting and esports...

Published January 11, 2021

VSiN Expands Partnership with iHeartMedia

Sports betting network, VSiN, has increased its relationship with iHeartMedia in hopes of expanding its audience. The network will relocate its streaming service to iHeartRadio, which customers can access...

Published January 11, 2021

William Hill Opens Mobile Sportsbook in D.C.

William Hill has unveiled its William Hill Sports Book App in Washington D.C. It allows for wagers within a two-block radius of the Capitol One Arena (l.).

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Caesars Gets Nod to Acquire William Hill

Caesars Entertainment has passed partial antitrust muster and will be allowed to proceed with acquiring William Hill. It hopes to complete the $3.7 billion purchase of the British company...

Published January 11, 2021

NJ Horsemen’s Suit Nears End

A federal judge has ended a suit by the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association to force pro leagues and the NCAA to pay more than $100 million for opposition...

Published January 11, 2021

Oregon Sports Betting Continues Strong Growth

Score Board, the sports betting app operated by the Oregon Lottery, is setting records. In November it brought in $4.1 million, a huge increase over the month before.

Published January 11, 2021

Connecticut Lawmakers Could be Ready for Sports Betting

Political junkies in Connecticut are predicting that Governor Ned Lamont (l.), the two gaming tribes and the legislature will be able to get together and agree on legalizing sports...

Published January 11, 2021

Florida Senator Files Sports Betting Bills

Florida state Senator Jeff Brandes (l.) has filed bills to legalize sports betting. He hopes the bills, similar to those that failed last year, will open talks between Florida...

Published January 11, 2021

South Carolina Lawmakers Weigh Sports Betting

South Carolina lawmakers will have three gambling measures to consider when the legislative session convenes January 12. Two would propose a constitutional amendment to allow casino-style gaming and sports...

Published January 11, 2021

Tennessee Sports Bettors Wager $131 Million

In the first month, mobile sports betting in Tennessee generated $131.4 million in bets and $1.9 million for the Tennessee Education Lottery. Analysts predict sports betting could generate $50...

Published January 11, 2021

Sports Betting A Topic for Georgia Lawmakers

Several gaming bills have been pre-filed for the Georgia legislature’s 2021 session. Rep. Ron Stephens (l.) said his online sports betting bill would be the easiest to pass, as...

Published January 11, 2021

Kentucky’s Beshear Wants Sports Betting, Historic Horseracing

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (l.) notes that five of seven neighboring states offer sports betting. But his priority is legalizing historic racing machines following the state Supreme Court’s ruling...

Published January 11, 2021

Five Missouri Sports Betting Bills Proposed

Lawmakers in Missouri including state Rep. Wes Rogers (l.) have pre-filed five sports betting measures to be considered in the session starting January 13, including one that also would...

Published January 11, 2021

Massachusetts Sports Betting Not A Sure Thing

Massachusetts hasn’t had much luck approving sports betting, despite support from the legislature and the governor. This year may not prove more successful despite budget deficits brought on by...

Published January 11, 2021

Sports Betting: State of the States

In 2021, more U.S. states will join with the 24 that have a form of legalized sports betting. Some states won’t. Arizona, Georgia and Kansas seem the most likely...

Published January 11, 2021

Online Sports Betting Near Debut in Virginia

The Virginia Lottery could approve activation of more than a dozen betting sites in January. The state has received more than 25 applications. In all, the state could produce...

Published December 28, 2020

Sinclair Broadcasting Lays Groundwork for Minnesota Sports Betting

Sinclair Broadcasting hopes to marry sports betting and games through its ownership of Fox Sports North in the greater Minnesota area. Fox, now rebranded as Bally’s Sports, could bring...

Published December 28, 2020