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bet365 granted sports wagering license in Arizona

Sports betting operator bet365 has been granted an event wagering license by the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG).

The ADG has allocated an event wagering operator license to bet365 as the designee for the Ak-Chin Indian Community.

The approval comes after the regulator announced on 30 June that it would begin accepting [...]

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Rivalry growth momentum continues into Q2 as revenue hits $8.5 million

Toronto-listed esports and iGaming operator Rivalry Corp. has reported a 60 per cent increase in revenue to a record $8.5 million for the second quarter of 2023.

Total betting and gaming handle for the quarter soared by 192 per cent year-on-year to $112.2 million, including $57.5 million from online casino products.

This [...]

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AGCO updates gambling advertising rules on use of athletes and celebrities

iGaming advertising in Ontario will no longer be allowed to feature athletes under updated rules from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

The changes come into force in February 2024 and will strengthen gambling safeguards by prohibiting ads that feature athletes, as well as ads featuring celebrities who are [...]

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Bragg Gaming expands Italian footprint with Snaitech launch

Bragg Gaming has expanded its presence in Italy after launching its content with Playtech-owned operator Snaitech.

More than 30 fully localized and certified slots have initially gone live with the operator, including titles from Bragg's Atomic Slot Lab and Indigo Magic studios.

“Our launch into the Italian market earlier this year underpins [...]

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Deadwood, South Dakota

South Dakota gambling surpasses $145 million in July

South Dakota’s gambling turnover increased by 12 per cent to $145.3 million in July, thanks to the best performance of the year from slot machines.

Slot machine handle was 13 per cent higher at $136.4 million, with the majority coming from the 2,041 1-cent machines at $107.2 million. There were 222 [...]

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Final arrest made 13 years after Sports Offshore illegal gambling charge

Authorities in the United States have finally arrested a man charged more than a decade ago for his participation in Sports Offshore, a large-scale illegal online gambling business based in Antigua.

Richard Sullivan, 73, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston in August 2010 with racketeering (RICO), operating an [...]

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NASCAR agrees sports betting and data partnership with nVenue

NASCAR has entered into a multi-year partnership with nVenue to develop in-race micro-betting markets and predictive content for race fans.

As an official micro-betting data and technology provider, Texas-based nVenue will collaborate with NASCAR to design and develop in-race odds for delivery to NASCAR fans via sportsbooks and operators.

Unlike traditional betting [...]

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Oregon

Michael Wells named Oregon Lottery director

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has appointed Michael Wells as the new permanent director of the Oregon Lottery.

Pending confirmation by the Senate in September, Wells will be responsible for the administration and management of the agency, and will serve as the secretary and executive officer of the Oregon Lottery Commission.

He has [...]

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DraftKings opens retail sportsbook at The Queen Baton Rouge

DraftKings has unveiled its newest retail sportsbook at the newly opened The Queen Baton Rouge casino in Louisiana.

Located at the former Hollywood Casino riverboat casino site, Queen Baton Rouge opened its doors to the public on Friday following an $85 million redevelopment.

The 100,000 square-foot casino marks Baton Rouge’s first land-based [...]

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AGS hires Robert Blair as deputy general counsel

New York-listed gaming supplier AGS has appointed Robert Blair as the company’s new deputy general counsel.

Blair joins AGS from Azure Gaming America, where he held a variety of roles over the past five years, including global general counsel, global deputy general counsel, and global senior IP counsel.

Prior to Azure, he served [...]

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FansUnite Entertainment

FansUnite to increase affiliate focus as CTO steps down

FansUnite Entertainment has revealed that co-founder and chief technology officer Jeremy Hutchings will step down next month as the company increases its focus on the iGaming affiliate segment.

Hutchings has served as CTO for the past three years, having previously held the same role at Askott Entertainment, which was acquired by [...]

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Louisiana

Louisiana reports sports wagers of $135 million in July

Louisiana’s sports wagers increased by 14 per cent to $134.8 million in July, but a lower margin reduced the month’s net proceeds.

Mobile handle grew by 19 per cent to $122.5 million, whilst retail betting dropped by 19 per cent to $12.2 million.

Total net proceeds decreased by 16 per cent to [...]

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