Florida Lawmakers File Three Bills & Push for Legalized Sports Betting
Florida lawmakers have filed three separate bills that could see the Sunshine State establish a regulated sports betting industry.
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Pennsylvania Gets Another Online Casino as BetMGM Launches Borgata Casino App
BetMGM has launched the Borgata Online Casino mobile app in Pennsylvania as part of a market access partnership with Rivers Casino Philadelphia.
Carousel Partnership with Caesars Sees Sportsbetting.com Set For Launch in New Jersey, Indiana, and Iowa.
Carousel Group, the owner of sportsbetting.com, has joined forces with Caesars Entertainment in a 10-year partnership deal that will see its sportsbook launch in New Jersey, Indiana, and Iowa.
Internet Gaming Bill Could See Online Casinos Legalised in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers have introduced House Bill 3142 that, if passed, will see the state establish a regulated online casino industry. Should the legislation pass a House vote, existing land-based casinos would be allowed to apply for internet gaming licenses paving the way for online poker and casino games within the state.
Online Poker Joins Sports Betting on North Dakota General Election Voter Ballot
North Dakota lawmakers yesterday advanced legislation that would put the legalisation of sports betting and online poker on next year's general election ballot.
Score Media Becomes Latest Publicly Listed US Sportsbook in $183 Million IPO
Canadian sportsbook operator Score Media & Gaming (SCR) announced yesterday that it will commence a US IPO with the intention of raising $183 million. The move will see the company move its equity to the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
North Dakota One Step Closer to Legalizing Sports Betting After House Committee Endorses Bill
North Dakota's House Judiciary Committee endorsed House Bill 1234 that would allow North Dakotans to vote on the legalization of sports betting during the 2022 election season.
Bally’s Becomes NHL Sports Betting Partner in the Gambling Giant’s First Ever Partnership with a Sports League
The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced a marketing partnership with land-based gaming operator Bally's Corporation. The partnership deal will allow Bally's to use NHL branding and logos along with the league's official stats and data in conjunction with its sports betting operations.
Gambling Industry News
New $5m Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Apple for Alleged Role in Illegal and Unlicensed Online Gambling
Apple faces a new $5m class action lawsuit filed by a group of over 100 social casino game players. This is the second lawsuit of its kind filed against Apple so far this year, however, this particular lawsuit is focused on Zynga's poker and casino apps.
Gambling Industry News
PlayUp USA Partners with Chalkline Sports to Offer Free-to-Play Betting Games to New Jersey Devils Fans
Sports betting operator PlayUp USA has partnered with Chalkline Sports to offer Free-to-Play sports betting games for New Jersey Devils fans prior to the March launch of its real money sportsbook in New Jersey.
Casino News
Playtech Expands its US Presence to Include Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Indiana following Greenwood Racing Deal
Online gaming and sports betting software provider Playtech has announced a new deal with Greenwood Racing that would see the brand expand its US presence to include Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Gambling Business News
The NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies and Online Sportsbook WynnBET Announce Multi-season Marketing Partnership
Online Sportsbook WynnBET has signed a deal that will see the brand cooperate on digital media campaigns with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies.
Casino News
Inclusion of $47.3 million Sports Betting Revenue in Connecticut’s 2023 Budget Suggests That Legal Sports Betting Is on the Way
In a surprising move, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont included sports betting revenues in his budget for 2023. This follows his recent filing of a bill that would allow the state's tribal casinos to operate sportsbooks and online casinos.
Casino News
Arizona a Step Closer to Legal Sports Betting at Tribal Casinos and Pro Sports Team Stadiums
A new bill that would see Arizona's tribal casinos and professional sports teams run sports betting operations has been passed by an Arizona House committee.
Gambling Business News
NHL to Receive 43,106 Shares in PointsBet as Part of New Sports Betting Partnership
PointsBet and the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced a multi-year marketing and sports betting partnership. The deal see the Australian online bookmaker join MGM Resorts International, FanDuel, and William Hill as the league's official sports betting partners.
FAQ
Is Gambling Legal in the USA?
Yes - both land-based and online gambling in various forms are legal in many US states. 39 states currently offer or will soon offer in-person and online sports betting while a number of states only permit betting inside casinos.
How many gamblers are there in the US?
The United States is of the most gambling-friendly countries in the world, with a population of over 57 million active gamblers.
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