Sports betting
MGM confirms Entain merger proposal but “no certainty” of firm offer
Land-based giant MGM Resorts International has confirmed that it has put forward an offer to acquire igaming operator Entain, formerly known as GVC Holdings, but…
Iowa introduces online registration for sports betting
Sports bettors in Iowa are now able to register online, rather than only in person, as of 1 January, which has led BetMGM to launch…
William Hill launches mobile betting in Washington DC
William Hill will look to strengthen its presence in the US capital by rolling out its mobile sportsbook in Washington DC. The sportsbook complements its…
FanDuel announces partnership with NBA legend Barkley
Flutter Entertainment-owned daily fantasy and sports betting operator FanDuel has announced an exclusive content partnership with former National Basketball Association (NBA) player, Sports Emmy-winning analyst…
NV gaming revenue slips to $771.2m despite record sportsbook contribution
Nevada gaming revenue reversed its trend of recovery in November 2020, declining 6.3% month-on-month to $771.2m on stakes of $9.42bn, while the state set a…
NH sees betting handle dip but revenue grow in November
The New Hampshire Lottery has reported a month-over-month decline in amounts wagered on sports for November, though revenue for DraftKings’ sportsbook in the state hit…
RI sets new sports betting revenue record in November
The Rhode Island Lottery has reported a new monthly revenue record for sports betting in November, with operators generating a total of $6.3m during the…
Penn National opens Barstool sportsbooks in Indiana & Michigan
Casino operator Penn National Gaming (PNG) has opened three Barstool-branded sportsbooks, at the Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg and Ameristar East Chicago Casino & Hotel in Indiana,…
Colorado sportsbook stakes continue growth in November
Colorado’s regulated sports betting market continued its upward trajectory into November, with amounts wagered growing 9.7% month-over-month to $231.2m. After players won back $212.9m –…
Rush Street Interactive completes NYSE listing
Rush Street Interactive has completed its combination with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) dMY Technology Group, with trading of its shares on the New York…
Tennessee bettors stake $131.4m in first month of mobile wagering
The launch of sports betting in Tennessee has set a new record for the first month of legal wagering in a state, with bettors staking…
Landcadia Holdings completes GNOG combination
Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Landcadia Holdings II has completed its combination with Golden Nugget Online Gaming, the igaming division of the land-based brand, with…
Entain reveals talks with MGM Resorts over potential mega-merger
Entain, the igaming giant formerly known as GVC Holdings, has confirmed that its US joint venture partner MGM Resorts International has put forward a proposal…
New Jersey iGaming Dashboard – December 2020
New Jersey’s sports betting market stole the limelight from casino in November, with handle smashing its previous record by some distance. iGaming Business and Ficom…