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Flutter’s plans for additional US listing to be voted on at AGM

London-listed operator Flutter Entertainment will put a formal resolution to shareholders at next month’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), seeking approval to pursue an additional stock market listing in the United States.

Flutter announced last month that it would consult with shareholders on an additional US listing of the group's ordinary shares.

Having [...]

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North Carolina online sports betting bill makes progress

North Carolina’s House Judiciary Committee has reported favourably on a proposed bill to legalise and regulate online sports betting.

The bill would allow licensed operators to offer interactive sports betting anywhere in the state, with the exception of tribal land. 

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission would be responsible for regulating sports [...]

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Entain selected as TAB NZ preferred wagering partner

New Zealand’s TAB has selected Entain as its preferred partner for a 25-year strategic arrangement, which includes guaranteed funding to support the country's racing and sporting industries.

TAB NZ is a statutory entity and the sole holder of a betting licence in New Zealand, but has been facing increasing competition, rising [...]

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Georgia Senators propose Study Committee on gambling

Lawmakers in Georgia have introduced a resolution calling for a Senate Study Committee to investigate legalized gambling.

Introduced on March 22 by five Georgia Senators, SR394 acknowledges the multiple legislative efforts to allow the voters of Georgia to decide whether to remove the state's constitutional prohibition on gambling.

None have been successful [...]

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Inspired partners Aristocrat to launch new NFL-themed virtual sports games

New York-listed gaming supplier Inspired Entertainment has agreed a landmark deal to develop new NFL-themed virtual sports games for Aristocrat Gaming.

The new virtual sports games will be offered to American football fans worldwide through Aristocrat’s multi-year, global licensing agreement with the National Football League (NFL).

“Through Inspired, this NFL license expansion [...]

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North America drives Gambling.com revenue growth

New York-listed online gaming affiliate Gambling.com Group has reported an 81 per cent increase in revenue to $76.5 million in 2022, after revenue for the final quarter of the year more than doubled.

Revenue in fourth quarter increased by 107 per cent year-on-year to $21.3 million, with North American revenue soaring [...]

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Mississippi sports handle drops 3% in February

Retail sports handle in Mississippi declined by 3 per cent in February to $39.8m, the lowest monthly handle since August 2022.

Wagers on basketball increased by 10 per cent to $23.3m but that growth was cancelled out by a 30 per cent decline in parlay wagers to $5.7m and a 12 [...]

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Arkansas sports wagers soar in February

Sports handle at Arkansas’ three casinos rose five-fold year-on-year in February to $29.5m, although it was below $30m for the first time since October.

Mobile sportsbooks contributed the bulk of the total in February with wagers of $24.9m, which was 5 per cent down on January and ended a six-month run [...]

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Maryland gambling regulator approves three sports betting applicants

FanDuel is set to expand its presence in Maryland after partner Whitman Gaming was found eligible for a sports betting license.

Whitman Gaming is one of three operators to have been found suitable for licensure this week by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC).

Whitman Gaming and PPE Casino Resorts [...]

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Portugal online gambling revenue surpasses €658m in 2022

Portugal's regulated online gambling market grew by 30 per cent to €658.6 million in 2022, with the final quarter of the year setting a new revenue record of €195.3 million.

Sports betting handle in in the fourth quarter was 22 per cent higher at €458.7 million and took the total for [...]

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Gaming Innovation Group secures Maryland and Pennsylvania approvals

Oslo-listed supplier Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) is expanding its footprint in the United States after securing approvals in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

The Online Sports Wagering Operator license issued by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) will initially see GiG power the launch of Crab Sports in the Old Line [...]

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Online gambling affiliate handed €675,000 fine by Dutch regulator

The Netherlands gambling regulator has fined an online gambling affiliate for promoting Malta-licensed websites to players in the Netherlands.

Gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a €675,000 fine to Albania-based Red Ridge Marketing, the operator of affiliate websites providing reviews and links to online casinos that operate outside the Dutch licensing [...]

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