iGaming
DraftKings to acquire GNOG in $1.56bn deal
DraftKings has agreed to acquire 100% of Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) from Fertitta Entertainment, Inc in a $1.56bn all-stock deal that will see Tilman…
DraftKings subpoenaed by SEC over Hindenburg allegations
US sportsbook giant DraftKings has revealed it received a subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning allegations made by a report from…
DraftKings raises revenue guidance again but H1 losses grow to $650m
DraftKings increased its revenue guidance again after recording half-year revenue of $609.8m, up 282.3% from 2020, though losses also continued to grow as operating expenses…
State of the Union: theScore, VICI, MGM and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, is highlighted by two multi-billion-dollar mergers, but also includes financial results from a number…
Penn National to acquire theScore for $2.0bn as it seeks own platform
Penn National Gaming has agreed a deal to acquire Canada-based theScore in a $2.0bn cash-and-stock deal, with chief executive Jay Snowden suggesting he plans to…
AGA supports use of single gambling helpline for responsible gambling campaigns
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has recommended that a single national gambling helpline should be used in advertising campaigns in order to promote responsible gambling…
State of the Union: Las Vegas, Bally’s, Tipico and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes H1 results from a number of businesses including Bally’s, Churchill Downs Incorporated and…
Treasure Island partners with GAN for online gaming launch
Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas has partnered with online gaming software provider GAN to launch an online gaming platform for the hotel’s…
Rush Street Interactive launches Scientific Games products in West Virginia
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has agreed a deal with Scientific Games which will see RSI launch Scientific Games’ online casino products in West Virginia, via…
FanDuel launches standalone casino product in NJ and live dealer in MI
Gambling operator FanDuel Group has launched a standalone online casino product in New Jersey and expanded its offering in Michigan with the addition of live…
Tipico agrees $90m media deal with USA Today owner Gannett
American mass media holding company Gannett Co. has signed an exclusive agreement with sportsbook and gaming operator Tipico’s US subsidiary. The deal sees Tipico become…
Aspire Global appoints Raven to lead US expansion as managing director
Online gambling solutions provider Aspire Global has appointed former Scientific Games director Quincy Raven as managing director of its US business. In his new role,…
PointsBet launches online gaming in New Jersey
Online gaming operator PointsBet has launched its igaming platform within the state of New Jersey, having received clearance from the New Jersey Department of Gaming…
Golden Nugget Online Gaming launches first live dealer games in Michigan
Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) has received authorization from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to launch the first online live dealer games in the…