Sports betting
New York mobile betting bill dies in Assembly
New York bettors will have to travel to upstate casinos to bet on sports after Senator Joseph Addabbo’s mobile wagering bill failed to progress through…
ICE North America interview: Keith Wachtel, NHL
The NHL’s chief revenue officer Keith Wachtel spoke to iGB North America’s Josie Watson about how the Vegas Golden Knights ‘ success in their inaugural…
Oregon projects revenue of $141.2m from sportsbook launch
The Oregon Lottery has revealed that it expects to generate $141.2m in revenue over the first three years following the launch of its SBTech-powered retail…
State of the Union: New York, New Hampshire and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers developments in New York, New Hampshire, plus the performance of Pennsylvania, Delaware and…
PA fantasy sports market grows 35.4% in May
Pennsylvania’s regulated fantasy sports market performed strongly in May, with revenue up 35.4% year-on-year to $1.8m. However, this total represented a marginal month-on-month decline. Seven…
Maine passes sports betting bill on final day of legislative session
Maine has become the third state in New England to regulate sports betting after its legislature pushed a bill through the House and Senate in…
NBA partners Highlight Games for new virtual sports title
North America’s National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have joined forces with Highlight Games to develop the first virtual sports betting…
Maine close to legal sports betting after bill races through legislature
A bill to regulate land-based and mobile wagering in Maine is just two steps away from passing into law after racing through the legislature on…
Golden Nugget could take NBA bets under new NJ bill
A new bill filed by New Jersey Assemblymembers Raj Mukherij and John Burzichelli could lift a prohibition on casinos that share owners with sports teams…
Mississippi betting revenue down 42.1% in May
Mississippi’s regulated sports betting market has posted another month-on-month decline, with total revenue down 42.1% to $1.2m in May. Total handle across the state’s northern,…
Pennsylvania sports betting revenue declines again in May
The Pennsylvania sports betting market has reported a second consecutive month of decline, with revenue falling to 32.2% to $2.9m in May. Total handle also…
Newgioco Group strengthens board with two new directors
Sportsbook technology provider Newgioco Group has appointed a pair of independent directors to its board, one of the steps towards its ultimate goal of listing…
Bet.Works hires Jay Rood as chief risk officer
US sports betting start-up Bet.Works has appointed veteran gambling executive Jay Rood as the company’s chief risk officer. Rood joins from MGM Resorts, where he…
New York mobile betting bill passes Senate
Senator Joseph Addabbo’s bill to legalise mobile wagering in New York has taken a major step forward after it was passed by the state Senate.…