08/17/21 Jay-Z joins Fanatics Inc for New York sports betting bid The rapper has applied for online betting licences for Fanatics Inc.
08/17/21 Record figures for online gaming in New Jersey Online gaming operators in New Jersey saw revenue of $118.6m in July, topping March’s record.
08/17/21 Massachusetts casinos turn record taxes in July Tax revenue from Massachusetts casinos reached an all-time high of $27m after gaming venues in the state brought in $95.74m in gaming revenue.
08/17/21 DraftKings shows increase in women sports betting during Tokio 2020 Four of the most bet-on sports during the Olympics were women’s teams
08/17/21 NYC to require vaccinations to enter casinos The new policy also includes museums, bars, gyms, theatres and sports stadiums.
08/16/21 Chinook Winds Casino in Oregon temporarily closes due to Covid-19 The casino is expected to reopen on August 26.
08/16/21 Betsson acquires stake in Canadian startup Slapshot Media The online gambling operator has acquired 28 per cent of the shares in Slapshot Media
08/16/21 Connecticut Lottery chooses RSI as sports betting partner Rush Street Interactive has secured the state’s third sports wagering skin through a 10-year deal with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation.
08/16/21 Harrah’s New Orleans becomes first US casino to require vaccination The Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel & Casino has become the first casino in the US to require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test for entry.
08/15/21 PointsBet launches online Sports Betting in West Virginia The Australia-based gaming company has launched its PointsBet Sportsbook app in the state.
08/15/21 Penn National opens Hollywood Casino York The casino hosts nearly 500 slot machines and 24 table games
08/15/21 Face masks back at Philadelphia casinos due to rise in Covid-19 cases Due to a rise in cases caused by the Delta variant, the city has reinstated the requirement indoors.
08/13/21 Indiana sports betting revenue drops 31% month-on-month Sports betting revenue in Indiana saw a 161.2 per cent increase year-on-year for July, but was down 31 per cent from June.
08/13/21 Caesars seals another NFL partnership Caesars Entertainment has signed a deal to become the official casino partner of the Houston Texans, expanding its presence in the NFL.
