Sports betting
PointsBet launches mobile sports betting in Indiana
PointsBet has launched mobile sports betting in the state of Indiana after it secured approval from the state’s Gaming Commission. The operator will be active…
Colorado issues eight new sports betting licenses
The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission has awarded a further eight licenses for legal sports betting in the state, including two permits for DraftKings. Lady…
Judge rules SBTech-Oregon Lottery contract must be disclosed
A Circuit Court judge in Oregon has ruled that SBTech must disclose the terms of its contract with the state’s lottery to provide sports betting…
State of the Union: OR, NV, Churchill Downs and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, looks at the The Oregon State Lottery’s projected $5m loss for 2019, Nevada’s latest…
“It’s a war out there”
PointsBet came into the US with no pre-existing database, no brand awareness, in a market full of household names with casino and DFS databases. It’s…
Washington sports betting bill progresses past Senate Committee
The Washington Senate Committee on Ways and Means has voted through a bill that would legalize in-person and online sports wagering activities in the state.…
IGT reduces net loss despite revenue decline in 2019
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced a lower net loss in 2019, despite also reporting a year-on-year decline in consolidated revenue for the year. Consolidated…
Kansas sports betting bill clears Senate
The Kansas Senate has voted through a bill that would legalize land-based and certain forms of online sports wagering in the US state. Senate Bill…
Oregon sportsbook set for first year loss
The Oregon Lottery’s SBTech-powered sportsbook, Scoreboard, is set to lose more than $5m for the first nine months of the state’s fiscal year. The Oregon…
PGA Tour teams up with Action Network for new content platform
The Professional Golf Association (PGA) Tour, and betting-focused sports media company the Action Network have launched GolfBet, a new golf-focused betting content platform. GolfBet will…
New Alabama bill targets legal sports betting
Alabama’s House of Representatives is to run the rule over a new bill that aims to legalize land-based and mobile sports wagering in the US…
Nevada sports betting revenue reaches $20.2m in January
Sports wagering revenue in Nevada climbed 36.0% year-on-year to $20.2m in January, while statewide casino gaming revenue was also up 5.5% to $1.04bn. Players spent…
Wyoming sports betting bill fails after narrow defeat in House
The Wyoming House of Representatives has narrowly voted against a bill that had aimed to legalize online and mobile sports wagering in the US state.…
Twin River Lincoln drives RI sports revenue growth in January
Rhode Island’s sports betting market saw revenue soar in January 2020 thanks to a strong performance from the Twin River casino in Lincoln. Total revenue…