Sports betting

9th June 2023

Ottawa’s $350m Hard Rock Hotel and Casino begins construction

Hard Rock has begun construction on the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Ottawa, a $350m project that Hard Rock says will generate close to…

9th June 2023

Delaware sports betting handle hits eight-month low in April

Player spending on sports betting in Delaware fell to its lowest monthly total in eight months during April, though igaming wagers improved year-on-year. The state’s…

9th June 2023

BetMGM launches mobile sports betting in Puerto Rico

BetMGM, the joint venture between Entain and MGM Resorts International, has announced the launch of is mobile sportsbook product in Puerto Rico. Operating in partnership…

8th June 2023

Fanatics names Winiarski as new chief legal officer

Diversified digital sports platform Fanatics has appointed Gregg Winiarski as its new chief legal officer. In the role, Winiarski will oversee legal affairs across the…

8th June 2023

Pennsylvania self-exclusion registrations hit 20,000

More than 20,000 consumers in Pennsylvania have voluntarily requested to exclude from gambling since the state’s self-exclusion scheme launched in 2006. Players that register with…

8th June 2023

North Carolina sports betting bill voted through by House

North Carolina has moved a step forward in its journey to sports betting legalization after the state’s House voted in favor of a bill that…

6th June 2023

Bet365 launches in Iowa

Bet365 has officially launched in Iowa through a multi-year partnership with Casino Queen Marquette. This is the latest state launch for the operator, following its…

5th June 2023

Colorado players bet $12.10bn on sports in first three years

Consumers in Colorado wagered $12.10bn on sports during the first full three years of legal betting in the US state. Colorado launched its regulated market…

5th June 2023

Churchill Downs suspends racing amid safety concerns

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has suspended all racing activity at its Churchill Downs Racetrack in Kentucky due to concerns over the safety of horses. Racing…

2nd June 2023

SportsGrid strengthens AGA link with marketing code pledge

Multimedia content and technology business SportsGrid Network has pledged its support to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering. First published…

1st June 2023

North Carolina edges closer to legalizing sports betting

North Carolina has moved closer to legalizing sports betting, after a bill that would do so was voted through by its state Senate. House Bill…

1st June 2023

Nevada gambling revenue edges up year-on-year in April

Gambling revenue in Nevada increased 2.7% year-on-year in April to $1.16bn, but the state also reported an 11.5% month-on-month decline. Revenue was higher than $1.13bn…

1st June 2023

Rivalry launches mobile sports betting in Ontario

Rivalry has expanded its operations in Ontario with the launch of its mobile sports betting app in the Canadian province. The app will allow customers…

31st May 2023

RI sports betting handle slips to eight-month low in April

Player spending on sports betting in Rhode Island fell to an eight-month low in April, but the state was still able to report a year-on-year…