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ESPN Bet gaining momentum, Jefferies analyst says
According to Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz in an October 4 investor note, controversial ESPN Bet “continues to gain... more
Kentucky sportsbooks total $284 million revenue in year one
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reported $12.1 million in gross sports betting revenue for August on Thursday, as sportsbooks totaled... more
PrizePicks announces two executive staff appointments
Daily fantasy sports provider PrizePicks has announced that Marcus Sandford is joining the company as Chief Financial Officer, and former... more
NFL, NHL warn Canadian lawmakers about sports betting ad restrictions
A bill that could further curb advertising for online sports betting sites is making progress in Canada’s Senate despite recent concerns... more
Betfred to exit Virginia on October 21, the fifth state it’s leaving
Betfred’s state-by-state withdrawal from the U.S. mobile sports betting market appears set to continue with a scheduled Oct. 21 exit... more
Massachusetts the latest state to hit Bovada with cease-and-desist letter
Bovada’s inbox is filling up with correspondence from state regulators and law enforcement agencies that want the offshore sportsbook... more
DraftKings drops another $5M into Missouri sports betting race
DraftKings contributed another $5 million to bring legal online sports betting to Missouri, re-upping its commitment a month before... more
FDJ completes Kindred deal to transform into ‘Europe’s champion’
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has declared to the markets that investors of Kindred Group Plc have accepted its offer to acquire the... more
FDJ says it doesn’t foresee French gambling tax hike, as stock price hit
French gaming group FDJ said on Thursday that to the best of its knowledge the government’s forthcoming Social Security budget will... more
Irish lawmakers at odds over change in gambling bill allowing ‘inducements’
The Government has been criticised for amending landmark new gambling legislation to allow for free bets to be offered to the general... more
Swedish lawmaker proposes lowered gambling tax to fight black market
Swedish MP Carl Nordblom has called for a review of the country’s recently increased gambling tax to boost the channelisation rate. The... more
Sweden reports 86% channelization rate using refined method
The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) reported that the country’s gambling channelisation rate has reached 86%, following the development... more
Florida regulator seeks supplier for problem gambling program
The Florida Gaming Control Commission is looking for a vendor to provide resources and services aimed at preventing compulsive and... more
California tribes re-form workgroup to write sports betting initiative
California tribes are preparing to restart sports betting discussions with the intent of creating a ballot initiative. Tribal leaders at... more
Panels, topics set for National Council of Legislators from Gaming States winter meeting
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States Wednesday announced the panels that will be highlighted at its Winter Meeting,... more
Man pleads guilty in betting scheme that ensnared ex-NBA player Jontay Porter
NEW YORK (AP) — A gambler pleaded guilty Wednesday in a sports betting scandal that got NBA player Jontay Porter kicked out of the league... more
BetMGM faces more noncompliance issues in Massachusetts
A recent audit of BetMGM’s sports betting market by Gaming Labs International revealed a number of noncompliance issues in Massachusetts.... more
OPAP hunts new chairman as Kamil Ziegler retires unexpectedly
The board of OPAP SA has initiated a search for a new chairman following the immediate resignation of Kamil Ziegler. , OPAP informed... more
GamCare launches nighttime support for gambling harm victims
UK gambling harm prevention charity GamCare has launched a new chat service operating during night hours to further support victims of... more
Brazil bars major brands during transition to regulated online gambling market
Brazil’s finance ministry has released a list of 192 brands from 89 companies that are permitted to operate in the country ahead of the... more
