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GVC Holdings warns of financial fallout from coronavirus pandemic

March 20, 2020

Isle of man, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, The Players Lounge, Sports betting, Online Gambling News

Prominent online casino and sportsbook operator GVC Holdings has warned investors that its annual earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization could fall by as much as £150 million ($175.9 milli...

Sportsbetting legalization takes a step forward in Maryland

Adam Morgan

March 19, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Maryland

Both houses of the Maryland General Assembly reportedly passed proposed legislation yesterday that would allow local voters to decide via a November referendum whether the state should legalize sportsbetting. ...

BGC calls for government support to help weather coronavirus slump

Adam Morgan

March 17, 2020

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Taxes, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom and The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) trade group has released a statement asking the government to implement a range of measures to help it members weather a recent downturn in busines...

NFL modifies 2020 player draft amid coronavirus concerns

Adam Morgan

March 16, 2020

Las Vegas, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, NFL, Gaming Industry News, Casino closures, Economy/Finance

In the United States and the National Football League (NFL) has reportedly announced that its upcoming player draft will not be held as a public event in Las Vegas as was originally planned due to continued fea...

The NCAA has Decided to Cancel Conference Tournaments and March Madness Tournament

David Green

March 16, 2020

NBA, NCAA, NHL

With the continual threat and spread of the strain of the coronavirus known as Covid-19 breaking news continues to pour in especially regarding sporting events worldwide. The most drastic measures taken in atte...

Sports betting handle in New Jersey nears $500m in February

Sadonna Price

March 13, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, New Jersey

February was a good month for sports betting in New Jersey, as players placed almost $500 million in sports bets. The sportsbooks took in exactly $494.8 million, with the majority of those bets placed online. T...

Detroit casinos kick off legal sports betting in Michigan

Kim M

March 12, 2020

NCAA, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Michigan

Michigan has joined neighboring Illinois in launching legal retail sports wagering this week after on Tuesday the state's gaming control board gave final approval to Detroit's three commercial casinos. The m...

Coronavirus and sports: major events impacted included NBA and NCAA

Sadonna Price

March 12, 2020

NBA, NCAA, NHL, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News

As the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, health emergency officials are enforcing changes to major sports leagues. Included in the mix are the NCAA and the NBA. The NCAA will not be allo...

Basketball the top wagering choice in February for Indiana sports bettors

Sadonna Price

March 12, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Indiana

The February sports betting reports are in for Indiana, and the top sport for the month was basketball. With more than $187 million bets placed, over $90 million resulted from basketball wagers. The month was a...

Italian retail gaming industry to be damaged by coronavirus lockdown

Adam Morgan

March 11, 2020

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino closures, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Italy

Italy’s recent decision to counter its coronavirus outbreak by extending a range of severe lockdown measures nationwide is reportedly expected to severely hurt its retail gaming industry. According to a repo...

Digitain to deliver first-ever worldwide Table Football match with live betting

Sadonna Price

March 11, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Armenia, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting

As a top-rated platform provider, Digitain is preparing to offer something completing new to the gambling industry. After securing an exclusive betting rights deal, the brand will be launching a set of table fo...

California sportsbetting legalization campaign gaining momentum

Adam Morgan

March 10, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Gaming Industry News, California, Sports betting

In California and the campaign to legalize land-based sportsbetting by means of a November referendum has so far reportedly managed to garner the support of over 600,000 residents. According to a Monday repo...

Betfred founder buys sizable stake in rival sportsbetting firm William Hill

Adam Morgan

March 10, 2020

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

The billionaire founder of giant British bookmaker Betfred, Fred Done, has reportedly spent an undisclosed amount in order to purchase slightly over 3% of the shares in London-listed rival William Hill. Acco...

New York Yankees Superstar Outfielder Aaron Judge Out Indefinitely with Broken Rib

David Green

March 10, 2020

MLB, New York

The New York Yankees 2019 MLB season was plagued by the injury bug, and it seems like the 2020 Major League Baseball season is continuing that trend. The latest injury from the Yankees spring training camp in T...

Cincinnati Reds Starting Pitcher Trevor Bauer has Productive Meeting with MLB Commissioner

David Green

March 10, 2020

MLB

On Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 the Cincinnati Reds’ starting pitcher, Trevor Bauer, and Major League Baseball’s commissioner, Rob Manfred, met in order to discuss a variety of topics. Bauer expressed to the medi...

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GVC Holdings warns of financial fallout from coronavirus pandemic

Sportsbetting legalization takes a step forward in Maryland

BGC calls for government support to help weather coronavirus slump

NFL modifies 2020 player draft amid coronavirus concerns

The NCAA has Decided to Cancel Conference Tournaments and March Madness Tournament

Sports betting handle in New Jersey nears $500m in February

Detroit casinos kick off legal sports betting in Michigan

Coronavirus and sports: major events impacted included NBA and NCAA

Basketball the top wagering choice in February for Indiana sports bettors

Italian retail gaming industry to be damaged by coronavirus lockdown

Digitain to deliver first-ever worldwide Table Football match with live betting

California sportsbetting legalization campaign gaining momentum

Betfred founder buys sizable stake in rival sportsbetting firm William Hill

New York Yankees Superstar Outfielder Aaron Judge Out Indefinitely with Broken Rib

Cincinnati Reds Starting Pitcher Trevor Bauer has Productive Meeting with MLB Commissioner

Gambling Syndicates in Malaysia Use Foreign Identities to Mask Illicit Activities

Wyoming Legislature Proposes Significant Tax Increases on Gambling Industries

FanDuel Explores Partnership with Kalshi to Enter the Prediction Market Space

Tabcorp Fined Over $4 Million for Spam Law Breaches in VIP Marketing Campaigns

Japan Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling by Blocking Access to Foreign Casinos