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NJ gambling up 8.9% in December as sports betting handle nears $1bn
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has reported an 8.9% year-on-year increase revenue for December, as players wagered almost $1.0bn on sports during…
Penn National Gaming integrates loyalty program with Choice Hotels
Penn National Gaming and Choice Hotels International, which operates the Ascend Collection brand, have agreed a deal to combine both companies’ loyalty schemes. The agreement…
HyperX extends naming rights deal at Las Vegas esports arena
Video gaming hardware developer HyperX has extended agreement with arena operator Allied Esports Entertainment, and will continue to hold naming rights for the venue in…
New York sports betting revenue rockets in December
The New York State Gaming Commission has reported a 210.6% year-on-year increase in gross sports betting revenue in December. Gross gaming revenue from sports betting…
Delaware igaming revenue more than doubles in 2020
Delaware igaming revenue soared 133.3% year-on-year to $8.4m in 2020, thanks largely to an increase in play during novel coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdowns. Players staked $227.7m…
Scientific Games extends long-term relationship with Loto-Québec
Scientific Games has signed an extension to its long-term technology partnership with Canadian provincial lottery operator Loto-Québec. The renewed deal will run through to January…
PlayUp secures New Jersey market access
Australian sports betting and daily fantasy operator PlayUp has secured a market access agreement to operate in New Jersey. The operator signed a deal with…
Detroit casino revenue down 56.1% in 2020
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported a 56.1% year-on-year drop in revenue from Detroit’s three commercial casinos in 2020, after operations were disrupted…
FuboTV to acquire Vigtory amid plans for 2021 betting launch
Sports-focused streaming platform FuboTV has acquired sportsbook start-up Vigtory, a deal which the streaming service expects to allow it to launch its own sportsbook this…
Indiana sets new sports betting handle record in December
The Indiana Gaming Commission set a new sports betting handle record in December, while revenue from wagering more than doubled year-on-year. Adjusted gross revenue for the…
Jackpocket goes live in New York
US lottery courier app Jackpocket is now live for players in New York State, with popular games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, New York Lotto…
PointsBet signs latest Michigan deal with Detroit Red Wings
Online betting operator PointsBet has agreed a multi-year deal with National Hockey League (NHL) franchise the Detroit Red Wings, its second deal with a Michigan-based…
Las Vegas Sands founder Adelson dies aged 87
Las Vegas Sands founder, chairman and chief executive Sheldon Adelson has died at the age of 87 from complications related to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the operator…
Kentucky to reconsider online sports betting in new bill
Kentucky Republican Representative Adam Koenig has again filed legislation to legalise online sports betting in the US state. House Bill 241 is similar to House…