Tag Archives: Sportsbetting
US – FanDuel partners with basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley
FanDuel Group has announced an exclusive content deal with Sports Emmy Award-winning analyst and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley. This new partnership designates FanDuel as Barkley’s exclusive sports betting and daily fantasy sports partner. Additionally, Barkley will serve as the company’s brand ambassador and spokesperson and will appear in FanDuel advertising and…
US – Pennsylvania sportsbooks have second best ever month in November
Pennsylvania’s sportsbooks produced their second-best monthly handle ever and set a new revenue mark in November. But November’s results still missed the state’s record set in October, a surprising result considering neighboring New Jersey catapulted to an all-jurisdiction record in the same month. “So much has worked in favor of Pennsylvania’s online sportsbooks this fall,…
Germany – GeWeTe expands into sports betting with launch of Cash-Desk Betting
The Gauselmann subsidiary GeWeTe is expanding its product portfolio in the area of sports betting to include the new Cash-Desk Betting, a high-performance cash handling terminal for installation under the counter. The new addition is impressive due to its modular design and high degree of flexibility during the entire cash handling process in any betting…
US – Circa approved to unveil ‘world’s biggest sports book’ in October
The Nevada Gaming Control Board have green-lit an October 28 ‘soft opening’ for the Circa Resort Casino, the first all-new hotel-casino to open in downtown Las Vegas for 40 years. Gaming Commission Chairman John Moran Jr. said he was happy to lend his support to the opening the casino, which will debut around two months…
US – Pennsylvania sportsbooks have record handle in August
Pennsylvania sportsbooks enjoyed their best month since the state launched the legal sports industry in November 2018 as the return of major sports helped unleash a wave of pent-up demand. Pennsylvania’s record $365m handle in August was so strong that it could surpass Nevada for the first time, which would make the Keystone State the…
US – BetMGM hires Richard Taylor as Responsible Gambling Program Manager
MGM Resorts International and BetMGM, the joint venture between MGM Resorts, are proud to partner with the American Gaming Association in support of Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW), September 14 to 19, and join in its mission, Have A Game Plan, to educate new consumers and seasoned bettors on responsible wagering. As part of its…
US – Hawthorne Race Course given green light to offer casino games and sports betting
Thirty years after Illinois passed legislation legalising 10 casinos to operate throughout the State, Hawthorne Race Course has been preliminarily approved to become its next casino. The Illinois Gaming Board voted unanimously that Hawthorne’s ownership and key personnel are “suitable” for eventual casino licensure. Founded in 1891, Hawthorne is the longest running legal gambling business…
US – Nevada sportsbooks get OK to take wagers on eNASCAR
On April 3, 2020,the Nevada Gaming Control Board granted approval to offer wagers on the 2020 eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 22.1201. Approval is granted for all licensed books to post and accept wagers on the winner, as well as matchups between drivers, of the 2020 eNASCAR iRacing Pro…
Ireland – DraftKings opens new Dublin office
DraftKings announced its office opening in Dublin with a reception that celebrates the new engineering center, complementing its U.S. workforce that responsibly creates immersive sports entertainment and gaming experiences. “It is a great honour to build our team and Brand in Dublin – a prime destination for technology and sports gaming – and we could…
