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NY Regulated Mobile Sports Betting Market Live On Saturday
The regulated NY mobile sports betting market will launch on Saturday. Only four of the nine mobile sportsbooks will go live at first. Better Collective has signed partnership deals with three sportsbooks. ALBANY, N.Y. – In an unexpected turn of events, New York is launching a regulated mobile sports market far earlier than expected. New…
Read MorePhiladelphia Casinos Ordered To Check Vaccine Card For Entry
Philadelphia is imposing new restrictions to its casinos and eating establishments to require proof of vaccination for entry. Harrah’s New Orleans was the first casino to begin requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. New York has recently passed a law that criminalizes attempts to forge vaccination cards. PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia’s two casinos,…
Read MoreHow The US Sports Betting Industry Expanded In 2021
Rhode Island sportsbooks took in over $12 million in revenue from July to October. Tennessee residents wagered over $375.3 million on sports in October. Illinois sportsbooks handled over $840.4 million in October, a 32.6% increase from the previous highest handle. LAS VEGAS – With so much happening in over the last year, it’s easy to…
Read MoreTwo More Sportsbooks Launch In Maryland Casinos This Month
Hollywood Casino Perryville is launching sports betting with Barstool Sportsbook. Twin Spires has started taking bets at Ocean Downs Casino. Virginia is getting another online sportsbook via PointsBet. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland’s sports betting offering is about to expand, as two more casinos gear up for a sportsbook launch. Hollywood Casino Perryville + Ocean Downs…
Read MoreFour States That Might Legalize Sports Betting In 2022
Massachusetts began a legal sports betting study. A sports betting bill has been introduced to Missouri lawmakers. An Ohio bill is one Governor signature away from being implemented. LAS VEGAS – The US saw a handful of states launch their own regulated sports betting markets in 2021 building the expectation for a large 2022 season…
Read MoreWTA Cancels China Tennis After Disappearance Of Peng Shuai
Tennis Player Peng Shuai disappeared after attempting to expose the sexual assault of prominent Chinese official, Zhang Gaoli. The Women’s Tennis Association just cancelled all China and Hong Kong Tennis tournaments in protest of her disappearance ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) just suspended all tennis tournaments in China and Hong Kong…
Read MoreDeadwood Casinos See 20% Increase In October Gaming Revenue
Deadwood Casinos increased their October revenue by 20.54% year-over-year from the previous year’s October. 20% of this revenue increase is from the addition of sports betting to the casino’s offerings. LAS VEGAS – The Deadwood casinos in South Dakota saw huge growth in their October gaming revenue, much of which is due to the recent…
Read MoreMichigan Gambling Industry Booms In Record-Breaking October
Michigan Detroit-based casinos made $111.4 million in October revenue. Sportsbooks handled just under $500 million in sports wagers. Online casino games and sports wagers contributed $20.8 million in taxes. DETROIT – Michigan had a financially great October after commercial and tribal operators generated $109.7 million in revenue. During a very active Autumn season of legal…
Read MoreDraftKings Attempts Expansion Into Nevada, Massachusetts
DraftKings and FanDuel have submitted applications for licenses to operate in Nevada. The DraftKings application was submitted over a year ago, and has yet to be approved. DraftKings formed a partnership with TD Garden and Bruins to operate Daily Fantasy Sports. LAS VEGAS – Popular sports betting companies DraftKings and FanDuel are making moves to…
Read MoreUSA Gambling Industry Set Revenue Record In Q3 2021
$12.05 billion of the Q3 revenue was from traditional gaming such as slots and table games. Despite a gaming industry record high, sports betting hit a quarterly low for 2021 in Q3 of 2021. LAS VEGAS – The reported revenue for the nationwide commercial gaming industry in the third quarter of 2021 has broken a…
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