At the recent IndyFest 2021, Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts, publicly endorsed iGaming in Nevada. Nevada has historically been against online casinos. However, iGaming access would have saved the state from a lot of lost revenue suffered during the pandemic casino closures. LAS VEGAS – The topic of iGaming in Nevada was brought up … Read more
Penn National paid out a $10k settlement over a reportedly misleading TikTok video. The video was posted to a Barstool Sports account. Penn National owns a 36% stake in Barstool Sports. INDIANAPOLIS – Casino and racetrack operator Penn National paid a $10,000 settlement to the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) on Monday because of a TikTok video … Read more
Wyoming passed legislation to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies at their online sportsbooks, becoming the first state to do so. International internet sportsbooks and casinos accept cryptocurrencies as payment options. More people are into cryptocurrencies as the market gains popularity. NEW YORK – Bitcoin has ballooned in popularity, becoming one of the more common options … Read more
Co-founder of ‘GREY2K USA Worldwide’ Christine Dorchak is dissatisfied with Massachusetts lawmakers and their inaction regarding the ban on live dog racing and betting. Live dog racing and betting were banned in 2010 in the state but simulcast betting of the same thing has been a constant since then. BOSTON – Non-profit organization ‘GREY2K USA … Read more
DAZN, a UK-based sports streaming company has posted a job listing for a VP of Product – Betting & Gaming. The job description hints at a potential sportsbook in the works at the company. LONDON – UK-based sports streaming giant DAZN could potentially be working towards launching its own regulated sportsbook. A new job listing … Read more
TwinSpires has launched its Arizona sportsbook at the Tonto Apache Tribe’s Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. This is the first tribal sportsbook in Arizona and the eighth state to host a TwinSpires sportsbook. PAYSON, Ariz. – The Arizona sports betting market now has a tribal casino sportsbook live with the launch of the TwinSpires Sportsbook at … Read more
As a Founding Partner and official sports betting partner, PointsBet gains access to prominent promotional branding integration at the Q2 Stadium. AUSTIN, TEXAS – Popular sportsbook PointsBet has secured a deal with MLS club Austin FC becoming both an official sport betting partner and Founding Partner. With these positions, PointsBet gains prominent branding integration into … Read more
Caesars Entertainment sold its William Hill assets to 888 Holdings. 888 Holdings will now offer retail gambling options in the UK with its online platforms. LAS VEGAS – 888 Holdings just grew bigger as a company thanks to an agreement with Caesars Entertainment for the purchase of the assets of UK-based William Hill. Caesars Entertainment … Read more
Gambling revenue might break $44 billion in 2021. Nevada gambling revenue broke $1 billion for four months straight. LAS VEGAS – The United States is trending to set a new record in gambling revenue by the end of the year. In the second quarter of 2021, the US hit $13.6 million in revenue, shattering the … Read more
Stricter state regulations lessen the possibility of competing iGaming brands. Gambling companies are spending millions on marketing campaigns due to competition. LAS VEGAS – Since sports betting saw its federal ban in 2018 removed, there’s been an influx of money directed towards customer acquisition for online casino and sports betting operators. Brands are dedicating millions … Read more