Gambling
AGA & Nascar form responsible gambling partnership
The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced today (September 17) it has signed a new partnership with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (Nascar),…
iGaming and sports betting push PA revenue up in August
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported a 5.8% year-on-year increase in revenue in August, driven by igaming and sports betting growth. Overall gambling…
Unikrn agrees $6.1m SEC settlement over 2017 ICO
Esports betting operator Unikrn has agreed a settlement worth $6.1m with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after it was found to have carried…
Virginia Lottery approves sports betting regulations
The Virginia Lottery Board has approved sports betting rules, clearing the way for the licensing process to begin next month. Earlier this year, Virginia lawmakers…
Mississippi sports betting revenue climbs again in August
The Mississippi Gaming Commission has reported a 27.6% year-on-year rise in sports wagering revenue in August, as the US state’s handle more than doubled. Revenue…
William Hill launches mobile sportsbook in Illinois
William Hill has launched a mobile sportsbook in Illinois, marking the sixth state in which the operator has rolled out an online betting product. The…
Gambling.com Group unveils new RG resource hub
Affiliate marketing specialist Gambling.com Group has launched Responsible Gambling Center, a new portfolio of resources aimed at combatting problem gambling and related harm. The new…
Sports betting enjoys strong August as NJ recovery continues
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has reported a month-on-month increase in revenue across all gambling segments for August, as the state continued…
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…
PointsBet raises AU$70.5m via initial entitlement offer
Online gambling operator PointsBet has revealed it raised a total of AU$70.5m (£51.2m/€43.4m/US$51.1m) through the first stage of its fully underwritten entitlement offer. Launched earlier…
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,…
HeadsUp signs LoI to purchase 50% VIP Entertainment stake
Canadian igaming business HeadsUp Entertainment International has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire a 50% stake in online gambling operator VIP Entertainment Group.…
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.…