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Accel appoints Phelan to newly created US gaming role
Gaming terminal business Accel Entertainment has announced the appointment of Mark Phelan to the newly created position of president for US gaming. In the role,…
NorthStar Gaming to expand reach across Canada
Ontario-based operator NorthStar Gaming is to expand the reach of its online casino and sportsbook across Canada. Since launching in May 2022, the NorthStar Gaming…
AGA: Gambling contributes $329bn to US economy
The American Gaming Association (AGA) says the economic footprint of tribal and commercial gaming in the US stood at $328.6bn (£267.9bn/ €309.9bn) in 2022. This…
Iowa sports betting handle jumps to $245.8m in September
Monthly sports betting handle in Iowa increased year-on-year to $245.8m in September but revenue in the Hawkeye State declined. Players spending on sports betting in…
Colorado bounces back in August as sports betting handle hits $306.1m
Consumers in Colorado spent $306.1m betting on sports in August, an increase on the same month last year, while revenue was also higher. Handle in…
Inspired scores virtual sports partnership with NBA
Inspired Entertainment has secured the rights to develop virtual sports games based on the National Basketball Association (NBA). Under the deal, Inspired will create virtual…
IBIA pens sports betting integrity partnership with IXUP
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has entered into a sports betting integrity partnership with data security and analysis business IXUP. Under the deal, IBIA…
New York mobile sports betting revenue hits record $165.6m in September
Mobile sports betting revenue in New York reached a record $165.6m in September while handle hit a six-month nigh of $1.76bn. Revenue was up 15.6%…
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Read now!Howard Hughes Holdings eyes new Las Vegas Strip casino
Real estate development and management business Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH) has set out plans to open a new land-based casino on the Las Vegas Strip…
NCAA urges new laws to protect student-athletes from gambling harm
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has called on US states update existing laws and regulations to offer greater protection to student-athletes from gambling harm…
MGM Resorts expects $100m hit from cyberattack
MGM Resorts International expects last month’s cyberattack to have a negative impact of $100.0m on its adjusted property EBITDAR for the third quarter. The operator…
SCCG in talks to launch social casino
Las Vegas-based gaming consultancy SCCG Management and gambling-focused social media initiative Lady Luck HQ are to explore potentially launching a new online social casino. Plans…
GiG powers Goldenbet Ontario launch
MGA Games has partnered with Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) to support the launch of its Goldenpark brand in the Canadian province of Ontario. The deal…
Fanatics completes PointsBet US purchase in New York and Wyoming
Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) has edged closer to taking full control of PointsBet US after completing the acquisition of its operations in New York…
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