Ohio's sports betting revenue surpassed $900 million in October, setting a new historical record.
In October, sports betting companies in Ohio set a new historical high in sports betting revenue.According to data compiled by the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Lottery Commission, these companies took in nearly $901.4 million in bets. After paying out winnings and voiding bets, these
Fanatics Sportsbook expands its business to Washington D.C. through innovative partnerships
With the official launch of Fanatics Sportsbook in the nation's capital, gamblers in Washington now have a new digital betting option. The announcement on September 12 marks the entry of the fifth sports betting company into the DC market, following significant developments. On September 10, Caesars
Industry insiders say the new U.S. sports betting bill is a "slap in the face."
In the United States, New York State Representative Paul Tonko and Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced the SAFE Bet Act at a press conference in Washington D.C. This bill aims to establish federal oversight of sports betting, with a focus on advertising, affordability, and artificial i
Missouri sports teams push for legalization of gambling
Missouri is set to join the ranks of states where sports betting is legalized in the United States. A recent court ruling has cleared the way for a November referendum, giving voters the chance to decide whether Missouri will legalize sports betting. The ruling by Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Gr
Sportradar's AI technology predicts a historically significant NFL season
The world's leading sports analytics company, Sportradar, has released its annual NFL season forecast, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence to simulate the upcoming 2024-25 season. According to their data, the Kansas City Chiefs are expected to win the championship on February 9, 2025, potenti
LGCB issues a cease order to offshore operator Bovada
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) has issued a cease and desist order to Curacao-based offshore gambling operator Bovada, taking a firm stance. The letter dated August 6, 2024, demands that Bovada immediately cease its online gambling activities in Louisiana, including sports betting, iGamin
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Discusses Multi-Factor Authentication for Sports Betting Accounts
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has always been committed to maintaining high standards of customer data security, a topic discussed at their recent remote public meeting. The regulatory body is currently considering implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for online sports betting
Betr introduces "Group Mode" for Betr Picks and pilots new sports betting
Betr has launched a new feature called "Group Mode" for its fantasy sports platform, Betr Picks.Meanwhile, the company has started a trial run of its new Betr Sportsbook. These developments coincide with the start of the NFL season."Group Mode" allows Betr Picks users to compete against each other i
Hard Rock Bet will launch in Illinois
USA - Hard Rock Digital and Hard Rock Casino Rockford have announced the launch of Hard Rock Bet in Illinois. This online sports betting app will go live across the state, with in-person betting launching on August 29 at the sportsbook in Hard Rock Casino Rockford.Marlon Goldstein, CEO and Executive
Connecticut's Mohegan Sun Casino to Launch Sports Betting Live Podcast
Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, USA, announced that it will launch a weekly live sports betting podcast on September 5. Sportsbook Live will air every Thursday, hosted by sports broadcasting celebrities Mike “Mut” Mutnansky, Eytan Shander, and Brad Bryant, the general manager of sports betting at
Betfred will cease operations in Colorado
Betfred announced that it will cease operations in Colorado on August 31, the same day the company also shut down its sports betting business in Ohio. A month earlier, the company had stopped operations in Maryland. It will become the fourth operator this year to exit the Colorado sports betting mar
After the court rejected the motion to dismiss the deceptive marketing lawsuit, DraftKings faces legal disputes.
A court in Massachusetts has rejected DraftKings' attempt to dismiss a class action lawsuit, paving the way for the case to proceed. The lawsuit, initiated by the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI), accuses the Boston-based sports betting company of deceptive marketing practices in its registra
Betfred hints at exiting the US market and further downsizing
The UK-based betting operator Betfred had a busy July. After reporting a pre-tax loss of £71.7 million ($91.7 million) for the year ending October 1, 2023, which is a significant drop from the previous year's profit, and being fined for multiple anti-money laundering and social responsibility failur
Former MGA CEO Carl Brincat Appointed as Board Member of LeoVegas.
Former Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) CEO Carl Brincat has been appointed as the Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at LeoVegas.Brincat took office in August and will report directly to Abby Cosgrave, LeoVegas' Chief Legal and Compliance Officer.In his new position, Brincat will be responsible
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