The Stars Group
SEC hands $4m civil penalty to Flutter over Stars Group Russian payments
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered Flutter Entertainment to pay a $4.0m civil penalty over The Stars Group’s use of third-party consultants…
KY Supreme Court restores $870m Stars Group judgement
Flutter Entertainment said it was “wholly surprised” by the Kentucky Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate a $870m judgement related to legacy activities of The Stars…
State of the Union: Michigan, Hard Rock, New Jersey and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes Michigan’s first online gaming licenses, Hard Rock’s new online gaming joint venture and…
iGaming veterans’ SPAC targets major M&A after $250m Nasdaq listing
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed by a host of leading igaming and social media executives, begins trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market today…
The Stars Group seals Michigan tribal partnership
The Stars Group has entered into an agreement with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB Odawa), that provides the PokerStars and Fox…
Pennsylvania betting handle passes $300m in November
Pennsylvania’s regulated sports betting market saw handle grow beyond $300m for the first time in November, thanks to a soaring mobile contribution, while online casino…
IGT launches sports betting with tribal operator in NY
International Game Technology (IGT) has launched sports betting for the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort in Akwesane, New York, the third venue to roll out its…
Stars Group slips to net loss despite revenue growth in Q3
The Stars Group has posted a net loss of $51.7m for the third quarter of 2019, despite its operations in the UK and Australia pushing…
PokerStars launches as first online poker brand in Pennsylvania
PokerStars has become the first online poker brand to go live in Pennsylvania after it launched in the state in partnership with Fox Bet, the…
New Jersey iGaming Dashboard – October 2019
September was a stellar month for New Jersey’s regulated igaming and sports betting markets, with new revenue records set for both verticals. iGaming Business and…
Fox Bet named official partner of Major League Baseball
Fox Bet, the sports betting joint venture between The Stars Group and broadcaster Fox Sports, has been named an authorized gaming partner of Major League…
New Jersey smashes revenue and handle records in September
New Jersey’s sports betting market has enjoyed its strongest month since launch, with amounts wagered more than doubling year-on-year and revenue climbing to a record…
Stars Group and Flutter Entertainment agree mega-merger
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Paddy Power Betfair, has agreed a deal to acquire all of the shares in The Stars Group (TSG) and…
Fox Bet hails US launches as Super 6 audience grows
Fox Bet has hailed its early progress, which has seen real-money wagering launched in two key states, and the nationwide rollout of a free-to-play predictions…