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Atlantic City Casinos Foresee Revenue Decline Amidst Growing New York Competition

April 22, 2024

The Atlantic City casino scene is changing as seven of the nine establishments have reported a decline in in-person revenue as compared to levels before the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the notable operators impacted include Hard Rock, which owns and operates its namesake resort, and Caesars, which together with Tropicana and Harrah’s manages its eponymous […]

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ESPN and Penn Entertainment Partner to Reshape US Sports Betting

November 14, 2023

Sports media giant ESPN has teamed up with casino operator Penn Entertainment to launch ESPN Bet, a move designed to enter into the lucrative American sports betting market. With a 10-year, $150 million license contract, ESPN is attempting to shake up the $9 billion US online sports betting business, currently dominated by companies like DraftKings […]

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DWG Goes Live in Connecticut with DraftKings

June 14, 2023

Design Works Gaming (DWG), a prestigious gaming studio that is well-known for its unique casino games and cutting-edge technology, has successfully debuted in Connecticut in collaboration with casino giant DraftKings. This marks a tremendous expansion for DWG into its fourth state in the United States. This success is a tribute to the studio’s ongoing drive […]

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SAFF Partners With Sportradar for SAFF Integrity App

August 14, 2022

Together with Sportradar Integrity Services, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has developed a free mobile application called SAFF Integrity. The app which is accessible in both Arabic and English provides a confidential way for players, officials, and fans to report integrity problems such as match-fixing and match-manipulation. Launching at the beginning of the 2022-2023 […]

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BetMGM Sportsbook Goes Live in Arizona

September 15, 2021

In late August, the Arizona Department of Gaming started issued licenses for sports betting. This was a huge milestone for the state. Legal and regulated sports betting had finally made its way to the state. All that remained was for the gambling companies to begin their operations. One of the companies that received a license […]

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Casinos in Massachusetts Get Green Light to Allow More Visitors

March 14, 2021

Just like it has been the case for the gambling industry across the country, Massachusetts retail casinos have gone through tough times since the pandemic hit. Thankfully, there have been a lot of developments since the pandemic started in the state and now we are beginning to see massive improvements as more businesses reopen. Casinos […]

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The UK Publishes Terms of Reference for Review of the Gambling Act 2005

December 9, 2020

The United Kingdom’s government has finally kicked off the long-awaited review of the Gambling Act 2005. This officially began on Tuesday, December 8 when the country’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) announced the launch of what it terms “a major and wide-ranging review of gambling laws to ensure they are fit for […]

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US Election Sets Betting Records with Up To $1 Billion in Wagers

November 4, 2020

The United States elections have always drawn the attention of people all around the world and this year is no different. In fact, this year gambling or betting enthusiasts are more invested in the elections than ever before. Offshore online gambling operators have since capitalized on this and are making a killing from it. To […]

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Growing Demand Sees NetEnt Expand Its Malta Live Casino Studio

September 16, 2020

Renowned online casino gaming solutions provider NetEnt has recently announced that it is expanding its Qormi, Malta-based studio. According to the company, the move was prompted by the growing demand for its live gaming products, something that can be easily attributed to the surge in online gambling activity all across the globe. As part of […]

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William Hill Debuts Sportsbook at Grand Victoria Casino

August 5, 2020

William Hill has finally made its debut in the state of Illinois through the launch of a retail sportsbook at the Grand Victoria Casino Elgin in the greater Chicago area. This is the first sportsbook that the gaming operator is launching in the state. It also marks a landmark move as part of its long-term […]