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STS Gaming Group to employ Rightlander.com affiliate compliance solutions

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

K Morrison

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

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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

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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...

Sportsbetting looks to be on its way to Florida following gubernatorial consent

Adam Morgan

May 27, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, The Players Lounge, Horse Racing, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Florida, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

The governor for the southern American state of Florida, Ron DeSantis (pictured), has reportedly put his signature to a new gaming compact that is to allow the Seminole Tribe of Florida to begin operating land-...

Peers for Gambling Reform advocating for United Kingdom iGaming overhaul

Adam Morgan

May 26, 2021

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In the United Kingdom and a cross-bench group of House of Lords parliamentarians has reportedly declared that the country’s iGaming industry should be extensively overhauled via the implementation of 50 recomme...

Bethard Group Limited buy for Esports Entertainment Group Incorporated

Adam Morgan

May 26, 2021

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Maltese eSports and online gambling firm Esports Entertainment Group Incorporated is continuing the industry’s recent mergers and acquisitions trend by announcing the signing of a deal to purchase iGaming opera...

Scientific Games announces the acquisition of SportCast adding BetBuilder to its product suite

Sadonna Price

May 26, 2021

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Scientific Games is on a mission to redefine the experience of sports bettors. The company recently acquired SportCast, further strengthening its global suite of products. SportCast was created in 2013 and is c...

The Hong Kong Jockey Club premieres GoalX football wagering app

Adam Morgan

May 25, 2021

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Hong Kong, Mobile gaming, Lottery, The Players Lounge, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News, Sports betting

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has reportedly announced the launch of a new mobile-friendly app that allows sportsbetting aficionados in the former British enclave to place real-money wagers on games of soccer. A...