Sports betting

1st October 2020

5Dimes agrees $46.8m DoJ settlement, targets US licenses

Costa Rica-based betting operator 5Dimes has agreed to pay a $46.8m settlement to the Department of Justice following an investigation into the operator illegally targeting…

1st October 2020

Delaware sports betting revenue improves in September

Sports wagering revenue in Delaware amounted to $904,450 in the month to 27 September, which despite marking a month-on-month improvement, remains far behind 2019 levels. …

30th September 2020

Nevada casino revenue declines to $743.0m in August

Nevada casino revenue declined 1.7% month-on-month and 21.9% year-on-year to $743.0m in August, as low margins and the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) combined to keep revenue…

30th September 2020

Hard Rock selects SG for betting and igaming technology

Hard Rock International has selected Scientific Games as its new US betting and gaming technology provider, replacing Gaming Innovation Group (GiG). The partnership will see…

30th September 2020

GiG and Hard Rock terminate platform services deal

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) and Hard Rock International have agreed to a mutual termination of their platform and sportsbook services arrangement. Both parties acknowledged that…

29th September 2020

Tipico receives DGE approval for NJ launch

German sports betting giant Tipico has received conditional approval to launch sports betting in New Jersey from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE).…

29th September 2020

BetAmerica launches Michigan & Colorado sportsbooks

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has opened BetAmerica-branded sportsbooks at the Island Resort & Casino in Harris, Michigan and Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado.…

29th September 2020

Betsson agrees US odds deal with Scientific Games

Swedish online operator Betsson is to integrate its Scientific Games’ OpenTrade solution to improve its trading capabilities in the US and across the globe. Under…

29th September 2020

BetMGM scores betting deal with Tennessee Titans

BetMGM, the brand operated via the Roar Digital joint venture between MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings, has agreed to become the official sports betting…

29th September 2020

SG agrees Flutter extension ahead of FanDuel migration

Scientific Games has extended its contract with Flutter Entertainment as the Paddy Power and PokerStars operator prepares to migrate FanDuel’s sportsbook to its partner’s OpenSports…

29th September 2020

Retail resurgence drives RI sports betting revenue in August

The Rhode Island Lottery has reported an increase in sports betting revenue and player spending in August, primarily due to increased activity at the state’s…

25th September 2020

PointsBet partners with NFL’s Colts and Bears

PointsBet has agreed partnerships with both the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears, making it a sportsbook partner of the NFL franchises. Under both deals, PointsBet…

25th September 2020

Apollo Global and Caesars bid for William Hill

William Hill has confirmed that its board has received separate cash proposals to acquire the business from alternative investments giant Apollo Global Management and its…

25th September 2020

IGT secures tribal sports betting deal in North Dakota

International Game Technology (IGT) is set to expand its US retail sports betting network into North Dakota after striking a new deal with the Turtle…