Author: Cory
ESPN makes big sports betting push
Despite parent Disney being under pressure from dissident shareholders to spin off ESPN, the sports network announced an aggressive... more
UPDATE: PlayAGS concludes acquisition discussions with Inspired Entertainment
UPDATE: AGS released an 8-K filing Thursday indicating that discussions have closed for a potential acquisition of the company by Inspired... more
Tony Yousfi joins The Venetian Resort as chief sales officer
Stealing a march on rival Fontainebleau, The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas has plucked away its vice president of sales, catering and... more
Churchill Downs signs with FanDuel
Having opted to quit the sports-betting business as a first-party operator, Churchill Downs [ticker symbol: CHDN] has cut a multi-year deal... more
Barry boosts Boyd
Analyst Barry Jonas of Truist Securities had a satisfying lunch with Boyd Gaming Director of Corporate Finance Jake Mulcahy yesterday.... more
Nevada regulators recommend Bally’s takeover of Tropicana Las Vegas on the Strip
The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday paved the way for Bally’s Corp. to take over the operations of the Tropicana Las Vegas... more
DraftKings signs Tony Hawk for responsible gambling campaign
Climbing aboard the responsible-gaming bandwagon, DraftKings has inked a deal with superstar skater Tony Hawk to headline its new... more
ICRG Conference features latest research on sports wagering, responsible gaming
The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) will feature new research on sports wagering, responsible gaming and gambling... more
New York: Turning Stone to expand next year
A 2023 groundbreaking is anticipated for a major construction project at Turning Stone Resort Casino in upstate New York. The goal is to... more
NFL kickoff puts sportsbooks on track for revenue record, AGA says
Thursday night’s kickoff at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles signals more than the start of the NFL regular season. It’s also the... more
