Sports betting
Betsperts acquires Fantasy Life App
Sports betting social media platform Betsperts has completed the acquisition of fantasy sports news platform Fantasy Life App for an undisclosed amount. Under the agreement,…
William Hill opens first stadium sportsbook at DC’s Capital One Arena
Caesars Entertainment-owned William Hill has opened its full Washington, DC sportsbook at the Capital One Arena, marking the first sportsbook opening in a professional US…
Florida gaming compact signed into law by Governor
A compact that will allow sports betting in Florida exclusively through the Seminole Tribe has been signed by Governor Ron DeSantis and will now advance…
Bovada to block New York players after offshore gambling laws tighten
Online casino and sportsbook Bovada has announced that from June 21, it will no longer allow residents of New York state to use its services…
Connecticut igaming bill passed by state senate
Connecticut’s state senate has approved House Bill 6451, which would legalize online sports wagering, fantasy sports and other forms of igaming in the state through…
Scientific Games acquires BetBuilder pioneer SportCast
Scientific Games has announced the acquisition of player engagement technology supplier SportCast, developer of the first BetBuilder product. SportCast offers various engagement tools, but has…
New Hampshire sports betting revenue rockets 1,158.6% in April
The New Hampshire Lottery reported a 1,158.6% year-on-year increase in sports betting revenue to $3.3m in April, while the US state’s handle also hiked 1,129.0%…
Canada’s single-event betting bill passes second Senate reading
A bill that would legalize single-event sports betting in Canada has passed its second reading in the Senate and will now advance to the Standing…
FanDuel pens exclusive odds deal with Associated Press
Sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel Group has entered into a deal to become the exclusive provider of sports odds to non-profit news…
Colorado betting brings in $147.3m in debut year as handle hits $2.34bn
Revenue from sports wagering in Colorado amounted to $147.3m during the first year of regulation in the US state, with players staking a total of…
BCLC urges Senate to pass single-event betting bill before summer recess
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has called on the Senate to prioritize a bill that will legalize single-event sports betting in Canada. Also known…
Louisiana betting tax bill moves to Governor after Senate approval
A Louisiana sports betting bill dictating tax rates, licensing fees and other sports wagering requirements within the state has been approved by the Senate, meaning…
BallyBet online sportsbook goes live with Colorado launch
Bally’s Corporation has announced the launch of its mobile sportsbook BallyBet, going live in Colorado yesterday (24 May). The move signals Bally’s latest foray into…
WatchandWager receives West Virginia ADW license
Webis Holdings’ advanced deposit wagering (ADW) subsidiary WatchandWager has received approval for a one-year ADW license from the West Virginia Racing Commission. The ADW license…