Sports betting

9th April 2020

SBTech ordered to set aside $30m to settle cyberattack claims

The sellers of sports betting technology provider SBTech have been ordered to set aside $30m in cash and stock to settle any claims relating to…

8th April 2020

Michigan sports betting revenue hits $105,548 in debut month

Commercial casinos in Detroit, Michigan, generated $105,548 in retail sports wagering revenue during the few days legal betting in March, before sporting events and casino…

6th April 2020

Roar and WH receive CO licences in latest round

The Colorado Gaming Control Commission has issued master sports betting licenses to seven venues, including two operated by Century Casinos, as well as online betting…

6th April 2020

NY sports betting revenue up in March despite Covid-19 impact

The New York State Gaming Commission has reported a month-on-month rise in sports betting revenue for March, despite the state’s market being impacted by the…

3rd April 2020

IGT furloughs 2,300 amid Covid-19 pandemic 

International Game Technology (IGT) has implemented a temporary furlough programme for its staff in the US as a result of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic,…

2nd April 2020

State of the Union: Coronavirus, NV, Apple, RI, DE and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, once again covers the impact of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on the US…

31st March 2020

SG management cuts salaries in Covid-19 mitigation plan

The executive leadership of Scientific Games has voluntarily reduced its salaries by 50%, with chief executive Barry Cottle going without pay, as part of the…

31st March 2020

SBTech-powered sites taken offline by cyberattack

SBTech is close to completing the process of bringing its clients’ websites back online after a cyberattack saw more than 50 sportsbooks powered by the…

30th March 2020

Rhode Island sports betting revenue rises to $2.3m in February

Sports betting revenue in Rhode Island totalled $2.3m in February, representing a significant improvement on the loss of $890,623 posted in the same month in 2019.…

30th March 2020

Delaware sports betting revenue soars in February

The Delaware Lottery has revealed that sports wagering revenue in the state amounted to $159,800 in February, representing a huge year-on-year increase, but a sharp…

27th March 2020

Wildwood Casino scores sports betting deal with ISI

American Gaming Group, (AGG), operator of Wildwood Casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado, has entered into a sports betting technology partnership with ISI Race & Sports…

27th March 2020

Clarion Gaming launches ICE North America Digital

Clarion Gaming has launched a free digital version of its flagship US event ICE North America, which will provide a comprehensive selection of discussion, expert…

27th March 2020

NV sportsbooks bring in $38.1m in last month before shutdown

Nevada casinos brought in $1.04bn in revenue while sportsbook revenue grew to $38.1m in the last full month before the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic led…

27th March 2020

What we’re doing to help during these challenging times

Managing director Kate Chambers explains Clarion Gaming is doing to ensure it fulfils its goal of delivering exceptional outcomes and experiences to the industry in…