Sports Books Lose Big as Big Ten, Pac-12 Cancel Seasons
The Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences called it quits for the 2020 sports season, blaming Covid-19. The impact on sports betting will be palpable in sportsbooks all over the...
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Manchester Track to Close, Victim of Covid-19
Bella Vue Greyhound Stadium in Manchester, England will close its doors. A lack of spectators due to Covid-19 has taken its toll. The facility will seek new homes for...
U.K. Football Clubs Prepare for Suit Over Data
Hundreds of U.K. football players are pursuing legal action over payment for the use of performance and tracking data. At issue is sports betting companies’ use of the data...
Esports Entertainment Buys Argyll
Esports Entertainment Group has completed its acquisition of Argyll Entertainment AG, which operates a casino and online sportsbook.
Four Winds Sportsbooks in Michigan Open
With major sports back in action, the new sportsbooks at Four Winds Casinos in Michigan are well-positioned to reap the rewards. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi partnered with Kambi...
Wynn Sports, Wynn Casino Enter N.J. Market
The Wynn name returned to New Jersey in August with the introduction of Wynn Sports betting app and Wynn Casino iGaming. Lines will be provided courtesy of German firm...
Sportrader Mulls IPO
Sportrader, based in Switzerland, reportedly seeks a special acquisition company (SPAC) to help it launch an IPO. There are many possible suitors for such an endeavor.
PointsBet Storms Colorado Sports Arenas
Mobile sportsbook PointsBet and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment have become official partners of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and the Colorado Mammoth. The exclusive partnership covers retail and online...
Illinois’ Third Sportsbook Opens; Adds More Licenses
Grand Victoria Casino (l.) in Elgin, Illinois recently opened the third sportsbook in the state under the William Hill brand. Rivers Casino in Des Plaines opened Illinois' first brick-and-mortar...
New Jersey, Indiana Investigate FanDuel Errors
In July, FanDuel provided the wrong line for a pro soccer game, affecting about a dozen bets in New Jersey and Indiana. The winning bets weren’t paid. The snafu...
Pequot Chairman Calls for Connecticut to End Sports Betting Delay
Rodney Butler (l.), Mashantucket Pequot tribal chairman, has accused Connecticut lawmakers of procrastinating on the sports betting issue. Both the Foxwoods and Mohegan tribes want exclusive rights to offer...
IGT, FanDuel Sign Sports Betting, iGaming Agreement
IGT’s PlaySports platform will power high-volume retail sportsbooks through September 2024, and IGT PlayDigital’s PlayCasino games will be available to FanDuel online casinos.
William Hill Opens First Arena-Based Sportsbook
Until August 3, Washington’s Capital One Arena spent a lot of time in the dark. But in concert with William Hill U.S., the arena welcomed the first sportsbook in...
Russia Revamps Sports Betting Laws
The Russian Assembly or Duma has approved a bill to revamp the country’s sports betting system. The new laws give the government the authority to limit the kinds of...
FeedConstruct Partners with Infinity Cup on Air Hockey
FeedConstruct has partnered with Infinity Cup as the first provider of live video streaming of air hockey to sportsbooks in more than 10 betting markets.
DraftKings, PGA Deepen Partnership
The PGA Tour has named DraftKings as the official sports betting operator. The designation allows the sportsbook to use PGA trademarks, advertise on its media platforms and create content....
Illinois Sports Bettors Steamed About In-Person Registration
In June, due to Covid-19, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (l.) suspended the in-person registration requirement for sports bettors in the state. As of July 27, in-person registration was required...
PointsBet Ups Its Share in N.J.
Australian-based sportsbook PointsBet saw its share of the New Jersey sports betting market increase 3 percent in the second quarter, thanks in part to non-traditional sports.
Rhode Island Governor Signs Off on Remote Signups
The Rhode Island Lottery can now sign up sports bettors remotely, allowing them to place bets without ever stepping inside the state’s two casinos. The new law was signed...
Caesars, William Hill, Launch Sportsbooks in Colorado
Caesars has partnered with William Hill U.S. to bring sports betting to the Isle Casino Hotel and the Lady Luck Casino, both in Black Hawk, Colorado.
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December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
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January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
