03/26/21 Canada’s sports betting bill advances without horse racing Canada’s single-event sports betting bill has passed the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights but without the inclusion of horse racing.
03/26/21 Horse Racing Ireland CEO to step down after 20 years The governing body for Irish racing is seeking a new CEO, with Brian Kavanagh to step down in September.
03/25/21 Svenska Spel defends sponsorship of Swedish squad at Qatar World Cup Sweden’s state-owned lottery and gaming operator will continue to sponsor Sweden’s World Cup side despite concerns over Qatar’s human rights record.
03/25/21 ATG reports record revenue thanks to uninterrupted horse racing in Sweden The Swedish betting operator has reported record net revenue of SEK5.35bn (€525.7m) for 2020.
03/24/21 New Jersey: bill to allow bets on eating contests and Oscars advances New Jersey’s bill would widen the definition of “sporting events” to allow betting on eating competitions and the Oscars.
03/24/21 NCPG offers advice on college sports betting partnerships The NCPG has released the document offering advice on college sports betting partnerships as the US sports betting market continues to grow.
03/24/21 EPL clubs to discuss sponsorship agreements with gambling firms English Premier League clubs will meet to discuss shirt sponsorship agreements with gambling companies amid the UK government’s review of gambling legislation.
03/23/21 Genius Sports appoints new chairman As chairman, David Levy will be responsible for Genius Sports’ operations and strategy.
03/23/21 Tennessee Action 24/7 sportsbook temporarily suspended Action 24/7 has been suspended from operating until it can provide evidence that sufficient anti-money laundering precautions are in place on the site.
03/19/21 Illinois projected to bet $188m on NCAA basketball tournament The NCAA men’s basketball tournament has begun in the US, and analysts believe this year’s event will attract more bets than ever in Illinois.
03/19/21 Connecticut: Mashantucket Pequot compact amended The state’s updated compact with the tribe would allow online casino games, sports betting and lottery in Connecticut and create retail sports betting venues.
