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Pennsylvania bill aims to allow sports betting at bars

Senator Wayne Fontana of Pennsylvania has introduced legislation to allow the state’s licensed liquor establishments to host sports betting kiosks.

The proposal from the Senate Democratic Caucus chairman would allow licensed sports betting operators to partner with licensed bars and restaurants to host betting kiosks in exchange for a 25 per [...]

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OLG

Strong start for OLG’s new online sportsbook in Ontario

Canada’s Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has revealed that it collected over CAD$1m in sports bets via its new PROLINE+ online sportsbook in the first week of operations.

Since the introduction of single event sports betting across Canada last Friday, the only legal online sportsbook in Ontario saw nearly three-quarters [...]

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Virginia sports betting handle drops to $161.9m in July

Virginia’s regulated sports betting market generated total handle of $161.9m in July, the lowest monthly total since the opening of the market earlier this year.

The sixth full month following the launch of regulated sports betting on 21 January saw Virginia's total sports betting handle decline by 31 per cent month-on-month, [...]

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Unibet

Kindred Group launches Unibet Sportsbook in Iowa

Stockholm-listed gaming operator Kindred Group has launched its Unibet brand in the US state of Iowa in partnership with Caesars Entertainment.

The Unibet sportsbook is now available to players in Iowa for online betting alongside Android and iOS apps, and marks Kindred’s fifth US state after successful launches in New Jersey, [...]

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DraftKings and BetMGM first to go online in Wyoming

Leading US operators DraftKings and BetMGM have gone live in Wyoming’s newly regulated online sports betting market, with Genius Sports also approved as a sports betting supplier.

Wyoming’s online sports betting market opened Wednesday, making it the 23rd US state to legalize sports betting and begin operations, with the first operating [...]

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G2E Las Vegas confirms vaccination requirement for attendees

The organisers of next month’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas have confirmed that all attendees will be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination in order to attend the 2021 event.

Presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX, G2E returns to the Sands Expo and [...]

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Maryland

Maryland releases proposed sports betting regulations

The Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has released its proposed sports betting regulations for public comment.

The regulations cover all aspects of sports betting operations, from initial licensure through to self-exclusion systems and internal controls for both retail and online wagering.

Written comments on the proposed regulations will be [...]

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Fubo Gaming approved to enter Iowa online sportsbook market

Sports-focused live streaming platform fuboTV has received approval to launch its online sportsbook in Iowa via its market access agreement with casino operator Casino Queen.

The approval from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) will enable the Fubo Sportsbook to go live in the Hawkeye state during the final quarter [...]

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888 Holdings

888 benefits from strong growth in UK and Italy

London-listed gaming operator 888 Holdings has increased first half revenue by 39 per cent as it benefited from currency gains and strong growth in all major markets.

Revenue in the first six months of 2021 amounted to £528.4m, an increase of 39 per cent, or 29 per cent in constant currency, [...]

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PointsBet

Strong year for PointsBet as sportsbook turnover soars to $3.78bn

Sydney-listed sports betting operator PointsBet has seen net win soar by 154 per cent to AUD$208.5m for the fiscal year ended 30 June, following strong growth in Australia and the United States.

Turnover from PointsBet’s Australian and US sports betting businesses rose 228 per cent to $3.78bn during the year, with [...]

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Scientific Games agrees CRM deal to enhance Kentucky iLottery platform

Scientific Games has joined forces with CRM specialist Optimove to enhance the Kentucky Lottery’s iLottery and digital engagement programs.

Scientific Games’ CRM team will utilise the Optimove platform to provide strategic marketing services to the Kentucky Lottery online, marking the supplier’s 8th CRM deal with a US lottery.

“The Kentucky Lottery is [...]

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Canada

Single event sports betting goes live in Canada

Canada’s provincial lottery operators launched legal single event sports betting in the country for the first time over the weekend following recent amendments to the federal Criminal Code of Canada.

Scientific Games’ OpenSports platform launched expanded sportsbooks for British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), Loto-Quebec and Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) on 27 [...]

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