Sports betting
Betfred partners USL team to launch sports betting in Virginia
Betfred became the latest operator to launch online sports betting in Virginia after securing a partnership with United Soccer League (USL) team Loudoun United FC.…
Simplebet reveals micro-betting appetite for NFL red zone action
Simplebet, the US-based micro-betting specialist, has announced increased interest in two of its niche betting markets so far during the NFL Playoffs. Ahead of the…
BetMGM launches retail sports betting in Massachusetts
BetMGM has confirmed the launch of its retail sports betting offering in Massachusetts, following the launch of the regulated market on Tuesday. The state’s first…
Colorado sports betting revenue up year-on-year in December
Sports wagering revenue and handle in Colorado both increased year-on-year in December, though player spending was down month-on-month. Consumers bet a total of $518.1m on…
Bet365 partners Commanders to launch in Virginia
Bet365 has launched its online sportsbook in Virginia through a partnership with National Football League franchise the Washington Commanders. The sportsbook went live yesterday (January…
Massachusetts’ sports betting market launches
Category 1 license holders can officially offer retail sports betting in Massachusetts from today (January 31), with mobile wagering to follow in March. Sports betting…
Rhode Island reveals year-on-year sports betting growth in December
The Rhode Island Lottery reported a year-on-year increase in both sports betting revenue and handle for December, driven by mobile wagering. Player spending in December…
BCLC updated self-exclusion program aims to “reduce stigma”
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) announced a number of updates to its voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) program in an effort to reduce stigma and make…
Massachusetts launches sports betting voluntary self-exclusion scheme
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has launched a new voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) scheme for sports betting ahead of the launch of the state’s legal wagering…
Fanatics joins IBIA just days after launch
Fanatics’ betting and gaming division has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) just days after its launch. Fanatics Betting and Gaming, the online and…
NBA pledges support to AGA’s “Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly” campaign
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has become the latest major sports organization to join the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) “Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly”…
OpenBet brings in Krupinski to lead US growth strategy
OpenBet, the sports betting technology provider previously owned by Light and Wonder, has appointed Debra Krupinski as its new vice president of commercial for the…
PGA expands integrity program with partnerships
Golf’s PGA Tour has expanded its integrity program by entering into a new partnership with US Integrity and extending its existing deal with Genius Sports.…
Michigan online gambling revenue reaches $1.98bn in 2022
Gross receipts from online sports betting and internet casino games in Michigan amounted to $1.98bn in 2022, a 41.4% year-on-year increase. The yearly total, comprising…