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Our view: North Dakota lawmakers, just legalize sports betting, online poker already
- Apr 4, 2021
Failing to put these issues before the people is a short-sighted and paternalistic approach to lawmaking.
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Pritzker closes book on mobile sports betting registration
- Apr 4, 2021
An executive order from Gov. J.B. Pritzker allowed Illinoisans to register to gamble on sports from their phones for most of the pandemic, but that’ll end Sunday April 4.
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Sports Betting Is Quickly Becoming A Favorite Pastime In America, But The NCPG Sees It As High Risk
- Apr 4, 2021
A study released yesterday found 73% of Americans gambled during the previous year. About 7% of those US bettors exhibited problem behavior, says the the National Council on Problem Gambling.
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First Full Month of Virginia Sports Betting Hits $265.8M
- Apr 4, 2021
Virginia launched on Jan. 21 and had $58.9 million in the first 11 days of online sports betting. For now, Virginia has only online sports wagering and no retail sportsbooks.
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Detroit Tigers designates BetMGM as gaming partner
- Apr 1, 2021
Under the terms of the multi-year sponsorship agreement, BetMGM will gain branding rights on scoreboards throughout the side’s Comerica Park arena, as well as fan-focused promotions, integrated social media content, and more.
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BetMGM reaches deal to bring content to Audacy’s broadcast networks
- Apr 1, 2021
BetMGM’s sports betting content will soon be available in more markets. The company announced Tuesday that it reached a multi-year deal as the preferred sports betting partner of Audacy, the new name of Entercom Communications Corp
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theScore secures Illinois market access with Caesars deal
- Mar 31, 2021
Canada-based betting operator theScore has agreed a deal with Caesars Entertainment that will allow it to access the Illinois online betting market through Harrah’s Joliet Hotel & Casino.
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5 Key Issues To Watch As New York Faces Budget Deadline On Mobile Sports Betting
- Mar 31, 2021
Senate turns to hybrid model in last-second attempt to pass online sports wagering
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DraftKings steps into the ring to become official gaming partner of WWE
- Mar 31, 2021
The announcement follows partnerships inked with the UFC, NFL, MBA, NBA, NASCAR and the PGA Tour
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Sports betting network VSiN acquired by DraftKings for an undisclosed price
- Mar 30, 2021
DraftKings said Tuesday it acquired Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN) for an undisclosed price that gives the sports betting operator a national broadcast presence beyond its growing sports wagering business.
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Colorado February Sports Betting Follows Trend, Drops 18.5%
- Mar 30, 2021
February’s handle of $266.5 million in Colorado was a decline of about $60 million from January’s $326.9 million. Since launching May 1, the Colorado market had seen growth every month. But with fewer days in the month and the NFL season ending, nearly every state declined in February.
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Virginia Governor Expands Sports Betting Law For More Sportsbooks
- Mar 30, 2021
Mobile sportsbooks will now have twelve operators unaffiliated with any gaming business in Virginia. And to that end, it has been stated that anyone seeking to become a licensed mobile sports betting platform in the Commonwealth through these licenses will be given priority if they are a minority or minority-owned business.
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