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Rhode Island sports wagers reach nine-month high in October
Consumers in Rhode Island wagered $55.5m on sports during October, the highest monthly total since January this year. The October handle was 7.8% lower than…
Nevada gambling revenue reaches $1.28bn in October
Gambling revenue in Nevada amounted to $1.28bn in October, marking the 20th consecutive month in which revenue has exceeded $1.0bn in the US state. Revenue…
US players gamble $511bn per year with unlicensed operators, report finds
A new report commissioned by the American Gaming Association has estimated the US illegal gambling market to be worth $44.2bn per year, with players betting…
CDI to develop DraftKings horse racing offering
Race track and gaming business Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has entered into a multi-year agreement with DraftKings to develop DK Horse, a parimutuel wagering horse…
Penn Entertainment expands STEM scholarships to new HBCUs
Land-based and mobile gaming operator Penn Entertainment has expanded its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) scholarship program to three Historically Black Colleges and Universities…
Rush Street Gaming hands senior HR role to Pettit
Rush Street Gaming has appointed Dawn Reynolds Pettit, previously of Hard Rock Casino, as its new senior vice president of human resources. Based out of…
Webis Holdings considers M&A activity to support future growth
Webis Holdings, the owner of the advance-deposit wagering operator Watchandwager.com, said it would consider pursuing M&As and new alliances to support future growth plans, with…
Maryland records 16.5 million geolocation transactions in first five days
More than 16.5 million geolocation transactions were reported during the opening five days of Maryland’s newly regulated online sports betting market. Data published by geolocation…
BetMGM to fund research on impact of ads on gambling harm
BetMGM has pledged $180,000 to support the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) and its ongoing research and education initiatives. The grant will be used…
Thor Equities gains support for $3bn Coney Island casino bid in NY
Real estate developer Thor Equities has proposed plans to open a new land-based casino in Coney Island, New York, with backing from Saratoga Casino Holdings,…
Elys secures conditional sports betting approval in Ohio
Gaming technology provider Elys Game Technology has secured conditional approval for a sports betting proprietor license in Ohio. Issued by the Ohio Casino Control Commission…
New Hampshire sports handle reaches 10-month high in October
Players in New Hampshire bet $91.3m on sports during October, a 7.0% drop from last year but the highest monthly total since January 2022. Spending…
Maryland’s regulated sports betting market officially opens
Maryland’s online sports betting market is officially live, with seven operators now active in the state as of today (November 23). Barstool, BetRivers, BetMGM, Caesars,…
Genius and the NFL score streaming deal with three Canadian sportsbooks
Genius Sports and the National Football League (NFL) have entered to a Canadian video streaming licensing agreement with three sportsbook operators – Bet365, Canada-facing Bet99…
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