The Minister-Presidents of Germany’s 16 federal states have ratified the third incarnation of the State Treaty on Gambling, paving the way for operators to apply for sports betting licences in the market, while Schleswig-Holstein will be allowed to run its own, liberal regulatory regime. The new Treaty will effectively act as a stopgap measure, with the states agreeing to completely overhaul regulations for 2021.

North America’s Major League Soccer (MLS) has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with MGM Resorts and the Roar Digital joint venture between MGM and GVC Holdings.

Sports data intelligence provider Sportradar has entered into an official integrity services partnership with the United Soccer League (USL), the second tier of club football in the US.

Sports betting revenue in Pennsylvania fell by 25.4% month-on-month in February despite the state’s handle only falling slightly, according to the latest figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).

International Game Technology (IGT) has deployed its PlayDigital PlayShot technology to power in-person sports wagering services at FanDuel’s new sportsbook at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in Pennsylvania.

Sportium, the Spanish joint venture between Ladbrokes and CIRSA, has agreed a deal with the Arena Racing Company (ARC) to launch the European Racing Channel across its retail network.

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has reported a 25.6% year-on-year increase in gaming revenue in February, though the contributions from igaming and sports betting fell sequentially.

Mobile wagering in Rhode Island is awaiting approval from Governor Gina Raimondo to come into law, after the state’s House of Representatives passed a bill already approved by the Senate.

The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, commonly known as March Madness, is set to attract up to $12.1bn (£9.2bn/€10.7bn) in wagers, according to figures from H2 Gambling Capital.