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The Athletic Becomes BetMGM's Exclusive Sports Betting Partner in USA
The Athletic, a leading digital sports media company, and BetMGM have agreed to a partnership in which BetMGM has become The Athletic’s exclusive sports betting partner in the United States. Key details of the agreement include the creation of The Athletic Betting Hub, a new content vertical for The Athletic, as well as further in-depth content and product integrations between the two companies.
Without Adelson, Las Vegas Sands Posts $299 Million Loss
Las Vegas Sands Corp. posted a fourth-quarter loss of $299 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier, as the casino and resort operator saw its business dry up due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Where Can I Bet The Super Bowl Online From Michigan?
State-licensed Michigan online sportsbooks are now live just in time for taking bets on this year's Super Bowl, but remember that the apps trace all your activity and will be reported to the IRS once you meet a specified threshold.
IGT and FanDuel Group Bring Omnichannel Sports Betting to Michigan
International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its PlaySports platform is powering the recently launched FanDuel Sportsbook mobile app in Michigan, the latest U.S. state to introduce regulated online sports betting and iGaming. I
Does iGaming in the US Market Have a Serious Impact?
With the state of Michigan allowing for legalized online casino games in addition to sports betting, Innovation and Strategy Consultant for the gaming industry, David Sargeant, posed the question: Does igaming make a difference?
Bally's Acquires Monkey Knife Fight Fantasy Game Platform
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Bally’s continued its acquisition juggernaut Monday, acquiring the daily fantasy sports company Monkey Knife Fight in an all-stock transaction that further widens the fast-growing company’s drive to add casino, online sports betting and media companies.
Providence, Rhode Island-based Bally’s becomes the third U.S. sports betting company to have a daily fantasy sports component, along with DraftKings and FanDuel.
FanDuel Group Brings FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino to Michigan
FanDuel Group, in collaboration with MotorCity Casino, officiallylaunched a fully integrated, real money online gaming experience for residents and visitors to the state of Michigan Friday January 22, 2021.
Can't Bet the Cavs From Virginia
Sports betting officially launched in the commonwealth of Virginia Thursday, courtesy of FanDuel. You just can't bet your beloved Cavaliers there. A number of offshore sportsbooks the likes of BetUS are still accessible from Virginia and do take bets on the Cavs, so no worries there.
Indiana Casino Bigwig Fights State Over Ouster Order
A longtime heavyweight in Indiana’s gambling industry is fighting state regulators’ attempts to force him to give up his stake in a Lake Michigan casino and a $300 million new casino project in Gary.
Rovell Claims Barstool Sports "Making History" With 19.1 Hold Percentage
Action Network's Darren Rovell claimed Tuesday that Barstool Sportsbook "made more money from their bettors per dollar than any book in history" last month. He noted they were third in overall action in the Keystone State of Pennsylvania.
Online Gambling Kicks Off in Michigan Friday
In-state licensed sportsbooks and online casinos can now begin taking bets from Michigan residents and visitors beginning Noon Friday.
Bragg Gaming Launches With Betway
ORYX Gaming, a Bragg Gaming Group company ( TSXV: BRAG, OTC:BRGGF ), announced today that its entire RGS portfolio has gone live with leading global online sports betting and casino operator Betway via their market-leading ORYX Hub platform. Betway is licensed in several key jurisdictions.
Payments Crucial to Ongoing Growth of US Online Sports-Betting Market
Quickly and easily receiving payouts of winnings is the most important factor for U.S. sports bettors when selecting an online sportsbook, and prioritized by 37% of players, according to research released today by Paysafe, a leading integrated payments platform. The latest All the Ways Players Pay report also suggests that offering digital wallets and other alternative payment methods allows sportsbooks to overcome the challenge of card declines.
Casino Billionaire, GOP Mega Donor Sheldon Adelson Dies
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire mogul and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in domestic and international politics has died after a long illness.
Bitcoin Hits One-Week Low as Rising U.S. Yields Dent Rally
Cryptocurrencies plunged on Monday, with bitcoin dropping more than 12% to a one-week low
Tennessee Panel OKs 5th Online Sportsbook Operator
A Tennessee panel conditionally approved a license for a fifth sportsbook operator Wednesday under the state’s online-only sports betting program.
US Sports Bet Revenue Could hit $3B in 2021; NY Backs Mobile
On a day when New York’s governor did an about-face and embraced mobile sports betting as a way to deal with financial losses stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, a company that tracks gambling legislation and performance predicted that revenue from legal sports betting could reach $3.1 billion in 2021 and as much as $10 billion within five years.
BetAmerica Sportsbook to be Absorbed Into TwinSpires
Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today it will move to a single brand strategy for its online wagering segment by rebranding the Company’s sportsbook and iGaming platform as TwinSpires.
GAN Limited Completes Acquisition of Coolbet
GAN Limited (the “Company” or “GAN”) (NASDAQ: GAN), a leading business-to-business supplier of internet gaming software-as-a-service solutions to the U.S. land-based casino industry, today announced the completion of the Vincent Group p.l.c. (“Coolbet”) acquisition for a total purchase price of €149.1 million (or $175.9 million) 1 in cash and stock, as adjusted pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement.
William Hill Launches Washington D.C. Mobile Sports Book
William Hill US, America’s leading sports book operator, today launched its William Hill Sports Book App in Washington D.C., following approval of the D.C. Office of Lottery and Gaming. Available for use within a two-block radius around Capital One Arena (excluding federal buildings), the William Hill mobile app offers sports fans a betting experience with a broad and deep array of markets and bet types, including Parlay Cards and live InPlay wagering for their favorite teams, all at a tap of a finger. The app also includes a quick and secure registration process and various options to deposit and withdraw funds.
VSiN and iHeartMedia Announce Wide-Ranging Multimedia Partnership
VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, today announced the expansion of its partnership with iHeartMedia to significantly increase its audio reach. As part of this wide-ranging multimedia partnership, on Jan. 1, 2021 VSiN will move its dedicated streaming radio station to iHeartRadio, the leading all-in-one free digital music, streaming radio and podcasting platform, bringing VSiN’s unique coverage of the sports betting markets to more listeners than ever, completely free for the first time.
Can I Bet on MyBookie.ag From Florida
You can bet on MyBookie.ag from the Sunshine State but there are so many other great choices from Florida. How about a sportsbook that allows you to open a betting account with just an email anonymously and pays in a matter of hours?
Tennessee Saw $131M in Nov. Sports Bets; $2.4M Tax Revenue
Tennessee’s new online-only sports betting program saw $131.4 million in gross wagers last month, yielding almost $2.4 million in privilege taxes for the state, officials said Wednesday.
Can I Bet on the FoxBet App From Indiana?
In partnership with an Indiana casino, Fox Bet is in the process of launching apps and online sports betting in the Hoosier State.
TOP 20 Slot & Casinos Sites 2020: World Rating
In our ever-growing realm, Internet gaming has evolved substantially in past years – thanks primarily to mobile gaming growth. The Internet gaming industry is about to reach a value of $80 billion by 2026 as more and more gamblers move to play on the Internet.
Billion Dollar Suit Reinstated Against PokerStars
The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated an award of more than $1 billion against the world's largest online poker company, PokerStars.
Another Month, Another Sports Bet Record in NJ: $931M in Nov
New Jersey gamblers wagered more than $931 million on sports in November, the latest in a string of monthly records set by a rapidly growing market that's closing in on the $1 billion-a-month mark.
Hard Rock Casino Goes Digital
Hard Rock International (HRI), a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, today announced the launch of Hard Rock Digital as part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and diversification of its portfolio in high-growth markets. Hard Rock Digital is a joint venture with gaming industry veterans, and will be the exclusive Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming (SGA) vehicle for interactive gaming and sports betting, globally.
Casino Games to Look Forward to in 2021
We can all agree that 2020 has been a pretty testing year. We cannot wait to see the back of it and look forward to what 2021 has in store.
GOP Mega Donor, Casino Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Pushes for Casinos in Texas
Texas currently has just one casino that only offers electronic gaming machines
