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DraftKings hands top accounting role to Bradbury
Sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has appointed Erik Bradbury as its new chief accounting officer with immediate effect. Reporting directly to chief…
Iowa’s sports betting handle more than doubles in August
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) reported a month-on-month rise in sports betting revenue for August, while the US state also saw its handle…
AGA urges clamp-down on illegal NFL online betting
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has called for more to be done to tackle illegal online gambling websites, after a study forecast an increase in…
William Hill launches sportsbook in Colorado, rolls out CBS content
William Hill’s US business has announced the launch of its online and mobile sportsbook in Colorado, while the bookmaker has also rolled out the first…
Newgioco obtains GLI certification for Elys betting platform
Italian sports betting supplier Newgioco Group has obtained the Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) events wagering system certification standard GLI-33 for its Elys betting platform, for…
Penn National prepares Barstool Sportsbook live test in PA
Regional casino operator Penn National Gaming is preparing for a test launch of its long-awaited real-money sportsbook featuring the Barstool Sports brand in Pennsylvania. The…
Michigan clears CDI for advance-deposit wagering
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has approved Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) to begin offering advance deposit wagering (ADW) on horse racing to players in…
William Hill rolls out online and mobile sportsbook in WV
Bookmaker William Hill US has announced the launch of its online and mobile sportsbook in the state of West Virginia. Built on William Hill’s proprietary…
PointsBet exceeds expectations with AU$200m placement
Online gambling operator PointsBet has surpassed initial expectations by raising AU$200m (£109.9m/€123.0m/US$145.2m) through a share placement. PointsBet last week set out plans to generate $150m,…
CDI opens new outdoor gaming space at Derby City
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has opened a new outdoor gaming patio on the south side of Derby City Gaming, the only licensed land-based gaming facility in…
FanDuel launches online sportsbook in Iowa with Boyd Gaming
Flutter Entertainment-owned FanDuel Group has announced the launch of its online and mobile sportsbook in Iowa, through its partnership with Boyd Gaming. Customers can register…
DraftKings scores Chicago Cubs deal, opens second NH sportsbook
DraftKings has brokered a deal to become the official sports betting and daily fantasy partner of Major League Baseball team the Chicago Cubs, while the…
PrizePicks signs marketing deal with MLB’s Atlanta Braves
Atlanta, Georgia-based fantasy sports operator, PrizePicks has sealed a new partnership with local Major League Baseball (MLB) team, Atlanta Braves, for the remainder of the…
Michael Jordan takes equity interest in DraftKings
Basketball icon Michael Jordan is to take an equity interest in DraftKings, in exchange for becoming a special advisor to the operator’s board of directors.…