Gambling
South Dakota sports betting bill heads to Governor
A bill to amend the constitution of South Dakota in order to allow sports betting in the state is to move forward to Governor Kristi…
IGT reduces net loss despite revenue decline in 2019
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced a lower net loss in 2019, despite also reporting a year-on-year decline in consolidated revenue for the year. Consolidated…
Puerto Rico government seeks advisors for Gaming Commission
The Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a consultancy firm to provide advisory services…
Nevada sports betting revenue reaches $20.2m in January
Sports wagering revenue in Nevada climbed 36.0% year-on-year to $20.2m in January, while statewide casino gaming revenue was also up 5.5% to $1.04bn. Players spent…
Caesars Entertainment slips to $1.20bn net loss in 2019
Caesars Entertainment Corporation (CEC) reported a slight increase in revenue for 2019, though fair value changes in its convertible notes led to the operator posting…
Eldorado secures further regulatory approval for Caesars acquisition
US casino operator Eldorado Resorts has secured approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission to proceed with its pending acquisition of Caesars Entertainment. Eldorado in June…
Penn National completes acquisition of Barstool stake
Penn National Gaming (PNG) has finalised its acquisition of a 36% stake in digital sports media company Barstool Sports for a total consideration of approximately…
Mississippi sports betting revenue up to $4.6m in January
The Mississippi Gaming Commission has revealed that sports wagering revenue increased 64.5% year-on-year to $4.6m in January, while the state’s handle also climbed by $10.0m.…
Gaming Innovation Group approved for Pennsylvania launch
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has further expanded its presence in the US after it was granted approval by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to begin…
Alaska Governor proposes new Commission to diversify gambling
Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy has introduced legislation to establish a new state lottery corporation, with the aim of expanding legal gambling options across the state.…
Delaware igaming revenue climbs to $387,865 in January
The Delaware Lottery was announced that online gambling revenue in the state was up 38.8% year-on-year in January, while player spending also increased by $2.8m.…
Michigan illegal gambling crackdown sees 14 venues shuttered
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has revealed that it issued cease-and-desist orders to 14 businesses in 2019 as part of ongoing efforts to combat…
New Jersey sets sports betting revenue record in January
Licensed operators in New Jersey generated $53.6m in sports betting revenue in January, representing a new monthly record for the state. January revenue comfortably surpassed…
PlayNow.com raises weekly deposit limits to CAN$100,000
PlayNow.com, the only online gambling site licensed to operate in the Canadian province of British Columbia, is to increase its weekly spending limits in an…