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William Hill will not be re-opening 119 British shops post-lockdown

August 6, 2020

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino closures, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Sports betting, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom and prominent high street bookmaker William Hill has reportedly revealed that it will not be re-opening 119 of its shops following the recent partial lifting of a coronavirus-related lockd...

New York Mets Yoenis Cespedes Opts out of the 2020 MLB Season

David Green

August 5, 2020

MLB

The superstar outfielder of the New York Mets, Yoenis Cespedes, did not report to Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 for a game against the Atlanta Braves. His team was worried about hi...

William Hill US opens temporary sportsbook at Capital One Arena

Sadonna Price

August 4, 2020

Washington D.C., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting

The Capital One Arena in Washington is now offering sports betting, thanks to a temporary setup by William Hill. As the operator plans to construct a permanent sportsbook, the box office of the Arena is now hom...

IGT and FanDuel Group agree major multi-year sports betting and iGaming deal for U.S. market

Kim M

August 4, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Online gaming software, Gaming Industry News, Game manufacturers, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting

British multinational gambling company International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) has inked a multi-year agreement with New York City-based bookmaker and daily fantasy sports provider FanDuel Group. The r...

Olympic Entertainment Group scores exclusive partnership deal with NBA for “bubble” season and beyond

Kim M

August 3, 2020

NBA, Latvia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, European Casino News, Estonia, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Estonia's largest casino operator, Olympic Entertainment Group AS (OEG) has become the official betting partner for American men's professional basketball league, the National Basketball Association (NBA). C...

MGM China Holdings Limited details dire second-quarter financials

Adam Morgan

July 31, 2020

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Macau, Sports betting, Online Gambling News

The MGM China Holdings Limited subsidiary of American casino operator MGM Resorts International has reportedly released its second-quarter financial results showing that its net revenues tumbled by 95% year-on-...

Colorado group looking to do away with current casino betting limits

Adam Morgan

July 30, 2020

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Colorado, Sports betting, Online Gambling News

In the western American state of Colorado and a group of gambling proponents has reportedly launched a campaign that is seeking to do away with the jurisdiction’s current $100 maximum betting limit. Accordin...

Houston Astros Ace Justin Verlander Possibly Out for Season with Forearm Strain

David Green

July 28, 2020

MLB

The ace of the Houston Astros starting pitching staff, Justin Verlander, strained his right forearm, and according to the initial injury report he is supposed to miss the remainder of the 2020 Major League Base...

Illinois Governor backtracks; rescinds remote registration process for mobile sports betting

Sadonna Price

July 27, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Illinois

On Friday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation. This proclamation rescinded the remote registration process for mobile sports betting in the state. The change in the reg...

Rhode Island Governor signs sports betting bill removing in-person registration for mobile wagering

Sadonna Price

July 24, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Rhode Island

Almost a year after the state of Rhode Island launched mobile sports betting, Governor Gina Raimondo has signed legislation to remove an in-person registration requirement. SB 2919 and HB 8097 were signed yeste...

American Gaming Association boss heralds legalized sportsbetting market

Adam Morgan

July 23, 2020

Washington D.C., U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing, Taxes

In the United States and the Chief Executive Officer for the American Gaming Association, Bill Miller (pictured), used a special hearing in front of federal legislators yesterday to herald the importance of the...

HMRC expands investigation into GVC Holdings

Adam Morgan

July 22, 2020

Isle of man, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Taxes

In the United Kingdom and tax authorities have reportedly widened their ongoing investigation into retail and online sportsbook operator GVC Holdings allegedly regarding the activities of its former Turkish sub...

Cincinnati Bengals’ Wide Receiver A.J. Green Signs Franchise Tender for $18.2 Million

David Green

July 22, 2020

NFL

On Friday, July 17th, 2020 the Cincinnati Bengals’ number one superstar starting wide receiver, A.J. Green, just recently signed his franchise tender with the organization for $18.2 million. This news came just...

Illinois licenses for FanDuel Group and DraftKings Incorporated

Adam Morgan

July 21, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois

Prominent online sportsbook operators FanDuel Group and DraftKings Incorporated have reportedly been granted temporary licenses to begin offering their services to punters in the American state of Illinois. ...

Michigan tribe inks Golden Nugget iGaming alliance

Adam Morgan

July 17, 2020

Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Economy/Finance, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing, Michigan

American iGaming operator Golden Nugget Online Gaming Incorporated is reportedly set to enter the coming online casino and sportsbetting market of Michigan via a deal with the state’s federally-recognized Kewee...

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William Hill will not be re-opening 119 British shops post-lockdown

New York Mets Yoenis Cespedes Opts out of the 2020 MLB Season

William Hill US opens temporary sportsbook at Capital One Arena

IGT and FanDuel Group agree major multi-year sports betting and iGaming deal for U.S. market

Olympic Entertainment Group scores exclusive partnership deal with NBA for “bubble” season and beyond

MGM China Holdings Limited details dire second-quarter financials

Colorado group looking to do away with current casino betting limits

Houston Astros Ace Justin Verlander Possibly Out for Season with Forearm Strain

Illinois Governor backtracks; rescinds remote registration process for mobile sports betting

Rhode Island Governor signs sports betting bill removing in-person registration for mobile wagering

American Gaming Association boss heralds legalized sportsbetting market

HMRC expands investigation into GVC Holdings

Cincinnati Bengals’ Wide Receiver A.J. Green Signs Franchise Tender for $18.2 Million

Illinois licenses for FanDuel Group and DraftKings Incorporated

Michigan tribe inks Golden Nugget iGaming alliance

Sands China Unveils Overhauls Londoner Grand Just in Time for Golden Week

Bloomberry Expands Online Gaming as Solaire North Edges Toward Profit

Nevada Racehorse Trainer Banned After Cocaine Doping Scandal

Texas Lottery Faces Lawsuit Over Sudden Ban on Courier Services

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