05/27/21 Esports Entertainment to acquire Bethard Esports Entertainment has agreed to buy the Sweden and Spain-facing betting brand for €16m plus further payments based on net gaming revenue.
05/26/21 Arizona legalises sports betting in tribal casinos The US DoI has approved legislation that Governor Doug Ducey signed into law in April to allow Arizona’s tribal casinos to offer sports betting.
05/26/21 Texas: no legalisation of casinos and sports betting this year Despite heavy lobbying from Las Vegas Sands company, lawmakers will not pass legislation in time to legalise the sector this year.
05/26/21 Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs sports betting deal The governor has signed the deal that allows the Seminole Tribe to operate sports betting in Florida.
05/26/21 Senate approves sports betting bill in Connecticut The long-awaited gambling expansion has been finally approved by the Senate and now only needs the signature of Governor Ned Lamont to become law.
05/25/21 Mexico: new sports betting regulation proposed A congressman has proposed updating the Federal Gaming and Sweepstakes Law to expand sports betting in Mexico.
05/25/21 Bally’s Corporation launches mobile sportsbook in Colorado The casino giant has launched its mobile sportsbook product for users in the state of Colorado.
05/25/21 DraftKings to fund research on responsible gaming The sports betting firm has announced a project on problem gambling through an agreement with the International Center for Responsible Gaming.
05/25/21 Nebraska sports betting bill just needs governor’s signature The bill that would legalise sports betting in Nebraska has reached the governor’s desk and is waiting for his signature to be approved.
05/25/21 Dutch minister creates fast-track reporting system for match-fixing A fast-track reporting system for match-fixing would ensure the Netherlands’ new Money Laundering Act does not prevent reports from reaching sporting bodies.
05/24/21 BetIndex plans to relaunch Football Index BetIndex has revealed plans to relaunch Football Index with customers to receive equity in the business.
05/21/21 Connecticut: House approves sports betting legalisation The state’s House of Representatives has approved legislation to allow sports betting and online casino gaming in Connecticut. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to be approved.