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NCPG taps new leaders for advisory board
The US National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced new members to its advisory board, including new chair and vice chair. Christopher Herbert, J.D.,…
Inspired scores deal with Aristocrat through NFL licence
Gaming provider Aristocrat Gaming announced today that it chose Inspired Entertainment to launch a new “virtual sports experience” for football fans though the company’s licensing…
Mississippi sports betting handle continues to decline in February
Sports wagering handle in Mississippi fell again in February, with the US state reporting a month-on-month and year-on-year decline. Consumers spent $39.8m betting on sports…
GiG secures Maryland and Pennsylvania licenses
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has secured an online sports wagering operator license in Maryland and a full interactive gaming manufacturer license in Pennsylvania. The solutions…
Texas sports betting bill reaches committee
In Texas, the proposed sports betting legalization bill House Bill 1942 hangs in the balance as pro and anti-industry voices battle it out in the…
Rivalry rolls out online casino product in Ontario
Sports wagering and media business Rivalry has announced the launch of its online casino product in the Canadian province of Ontario. The Casino.exe website will…
Pennsylvania regulator issues fines over igaming failures
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued fines to three online gambling licensees after ruling they violated conditions related to self-exclusion and staffing requirements.…
Oklahoma tribal sports betting bill clears House
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has voted through a bill that would allow tribes in the US state to add legal sports betting to their…
Missouri House votes to approve sports betting bill
The Missouri House of Representatives has voted to approve a bill that would legalize sports betting in the US state. While the vote is a…
Kentucky votes to ban “skill-based” gaming machines
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill 594 into law, meaning that “skill-based” gaming machines are to become illegal in the Bluegrass state. The…
Michigan online gambling revenue reaches $170.8m in February
Online gambling revenue in Michigan increased 17.6% year-on-year in February, though the US state experienced a month-on-month decline. Total gross receipts from commercial and tribal…
Louisiana online sports betting handle slips to seven-month low in February
Consumers in Louisiana spent $175.7m betting on sports online during February, the lowest monthly total since August 2022 and a year-on-year drop of 16.7%. The…
Massachusetts sports betting revenue reaches $2.0m in opening month
Sports betting revenue in Massachusetts amounted to $2.0m during the first full month of regulation in February. The US state opened its legal sports betting…
Pennsylvania gambling revenue up 21.6% in February
Gambling revenue in Pennsylvania increased by 21.6% year-on-year in February, driven by significant growth across the sports betting and online slots sectors. Revenue for the…