Sports betting
WV sports betting revenue continues to climb in September
West Virginia’s sports betting market experienced further growth in four weeks to September 28, as licensed operators reported combined revenue of $3.8m for the period. Punters…
Alleged mobster charged with attempted match-fixing
A US District Court in the Eastern District of New York has charged an alleged organised crime family member with attempted sports bribery and a host…
Montana opens consultation on sports betting rules
The Montana Lottery has released its draft sports wagering regulations for public comment. The state lottery said it is working towards a launch of legal…
Operators call for compliance “grace period” in Illinois
Industry stakeholders have suggested policies such as a pre-registration process, a 270-day “grace period” to comply with regulations and licensing reciprocity between jurisdictions as part…
Pennsylvania’s Parx Casino opens online sportsbook in NJ
Parx Casino, the Pennsylvania-based property owned by Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, has launched its online sportsbook in the neighbouring New Jersey market. Operating in partnership…
Newgioco appoints Slicker to lead US operations
Betting technology supplier Newgioco has appointed industry veteran Kevin Slicker to lead its US sports betting operations and business development plan. In his new position,…
Churchill Downs to acquire Kentucky’s Turfway Park
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has agreed a deal to acquire Turfway Park in Kentucky from Jack Ohio LLC, an affiliate of Jack Entertainment LLC and…
DraftKings launches mobile and online sportsbook in Indiana
Sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has rolled out a new mobile and online sportsbook in Indiana. The service will enable players in…
BetRivers.com launches as first online sportsbook in Indiana
Rush Street Interactive and the French Lick Casino Resort have launched the first legal online sportsbook in Indiana. BetRivers.com will be available both online and…
William Hill sets US-first with Monumental Sports & Entertainment deal
The William Hill US division and Monumental Sports & Entertainment have announced details of a new partnership that will see the first sportsbook open inside…
IGT enters Arkansas sports betting market
International Game Technology (IGT) has extended its US sports wagering footprint into Arkansas by rolling out its IGT PlaySports technology at the Saracen Casino Annex…
State of the Union: Stars/Flutter, Pennsylvania, Nevada and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers the Stars Group and Flutter Entertainment merger to create the largest company in…
William Hill agrees sports betting partnership with NBA
William Hill has secured a deal to become an official partner and authorized sports betting operator of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the US.…
NBA’s 76ers announce Parx as local betting partner
The NBA’s Philadeplphia 76ers have announced Pennsylvania’s largest casino Parx, based just outside Philadelphia, as its official local casino partner and “winning partner.” Under the…