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Sports betting closer to fruition as Louisiana Governor signs first of two new bills

June 8, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Sports betting, Louisiana

Sports betting is one step closer to reality in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards just recently signed HB 697, one of two sports betting bills up for consideration in the state. SB 247 just moved through the...

Brooklyn Nets’ Superstar Guard James Harden Leaves Game 1 Early with Injury

David Green

June 7, 2021

NBA, Sports betting

On Saturday, June 5th, 2021 the Brooklyn Nets’ superstar veteran guard, James Harden, was forced to exit game 1 of the Eastern Conference semi - finals against the Milwaukee Bucks early due to an injury to his ...

New Jersey legislators pass pandemic-related casino relief measure

Adam Morgan

June 4, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Taxation, New Jersey

In the eastern American state of New Jersey and legislators reportedly approved a bill earlier this week that would look to help the nine casinos located in Atlantic City to recover from the devastating financi...

Brazil legislators considering sportsbetting tax regime measure

Adam Morgan

June 4, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Brazil, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing, Taxes

The lower house of the Brazilian legislature reportedly approved proposed legislation earlier this week that would establish a tax regime for the giant nation’s coming land-based and online sportsbetting sector...

Madison Bumgarner of the Arizona Diamondbacks is Dealing with Left Shoulder Inflammation

David Green

June 4, 2021

MLB, Sports betting

On Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 the Arizona Diamonds were taking on the New York Mets from Chase Field located in Phoenix, Arizona. Madison Bumgarner was toeing the rubber for the Arizona Diamondbacks to start the...

STS Gaming Group to employ Rightlander.com affiliate compliance solutions

Adam Morgan

June 3, 2021

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Malta

Maltese online casino operator STS Gaming Group has announced the inking of a deal that will see it boost its responsible gambling capabilities by utilizing innovative software from affiliate compliance special...

DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis embarks on $10M expansion

Kim M

June 3, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois

In Illinois, construction has started on a $10 million project at DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis that will see the remodel of the sportsbook and a new dining promenade. The 30,000 square foot e...

Betfred gains a foothold in South Africa with BettingWorld.co.za purchase

Adam Morgan

June 2, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

British bookmaking giant Betfred has reportedly secured a foothold in the potentially-lucrative South African market following its purchase for approximately £6.1 million ($8.7 million) of the online sportsbett...

Philadelphia Phillies Place Outfielder Roman Quinn on 60 – Day Injured List

David Green

May 31, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, MLB, Sports betting

On Saturday, May 29th, 2021 the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn left the game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the 5th inning after stumbling and falling as he rounded third base on a Ronald Torre...

Virginia sports bets drop in April, with just over $236 million posted

Sadonna Price

May 31, 2021

Virginia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting

After just over three months of service, the sports betting industry in Virginia has reached almost $900 million in bets. In April, the total handle came in at $236,432,524, which is a drop considering recent n...

Penn National Gaming Incorporated receives Maryland casino authorization

Adam Morgan

May 28, 2021

Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Maryland

American casino operator Penn National Gaming Incorporated has announced that it has been given official regulatory approval to take over the running of Maryland’s small Hollywood Casino Perryville property. ...

Matthew Tripp enters the race to buy Tabcorp Holdings Limited assets

Adam Morgan

May 28, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Australia and antipodean iGaming pioneer Matthew Tripp (pictured) has reportedly become the third party to make an official play for the wagering and media business of local bookmaker Tabcorp Holdings Limite...

FanDuel named Operator of the Year at EGR Awards; named the exclusive provider of sports odds for the Associated Press

Sadonna Price

May 28, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

FanDuel is on a roll! The gaming company has recently announced the Operator of the Year during the EGR awards and recently gained a new partnership deal with the Associated Press (AP). The operator continues t...

The Complete Guide to the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs

David Green

May 27, 2021

NBA, Latest Casino and Gambling News

Now that the 2021 playoffs of the National Basketball League have just begun now is a great time to look at and analyze the 2021 NBA playoff landscape. Many aspects of the NBA postseason will be covered such as...

William Hill US launches industry-first District of Columbia sportsbook

Adam Morgan

May 27, 2021

NBA, NHL, Washington D.C., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

The William Hill US subsidiary of American casino operator Caesars Entertainment Incorporated has announced its ground-breaking premiere of a sportsbook within the District of Columbia’s 20,000-seat Capital One...

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Sports betting closer to fruition as Louisiana Governor signs first of two new bills

Brooklyn Nets’ Superstar Guard James Harden Leaves Game 1 Early with Injury

New Jersey legislators pass pandemic-related casino relief measure

Brazil legislators considering sportsbetting tax regime measure

Madison Bumgarner of the Arizona Diamondbacks is Dealing with Left Shoulder Inflammation

STS Gaming Group to employ Rightlander.com affiliate compliance solutions

DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis embarks on $10M expansion

Betfred gains a foothold in South Africa with BettingWorld.co.za purchase

Philadelphia Phillies Place Outfielder Roman Quinn on 60 – Day Injured List

Virginia sports bets drop in April, with just over $236 million posted

Penn National Gaming Incorporated receives Maryland casino authorization

Matthew Tripp enters the race to buy Tabcorp Holdings Limited assets

FanDuel named Operator of the Year at EGR Awards; named the exclusive provider of sports odds for the Associated Press

The Complete Guide to the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs

William Hill US launches industry-first District of Columbia sportsbook

UK Lawmakers Press For Tax Shake-Up in Gaming Sector

SJM Confirms L’Arc Acquisition While Pulling Back From Ponte 16 Deal

Wisconsin Shelves Online Sports Betting Vote as Lawmakers Reassess Plan

Illegal Offshore Gambling Surges, Draining Billions from Australian Market

New York Gaming Commission Reconsiders Licenses for Prediction Markets