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daily_news
22 February 2019
Golden Nugget launches online and mobile sportsbook in NJ
The Golden Nugget Atlantic City has launched its online and mobile sportsbook in New Jersey, with the SBTech-powered solution featuring markets on a range of different sports and competitions, as well as a number of special features.
daily_news
22 February 2019
Fertitta Capital invests in Action Network
Nakisa Bidarian, the CEO of Fertitta Capital, has joined the Action Network’s board of directors after the private equity firm led a $17.5m (£13.4m/€15.4m) Series B funding round for the sports betting analytics provider.
daily_news
22 February 2019
Offshore growth takes Swedish revenue to SEK23.4bn in 2018
The Swedish gambling market saw revenue grow 1.5% in 2018, driven by growth in regulated and offshore igaming. Total revenue increased to SEK23.4bn (£1.9bn/€2.2bn/$2.5bn), with a 2.3% year-on-year decline in regulated market revenue to SEK16.7bn.
daily_news
22 February 2019
iGB Diary: Not-so-secret scoop, pass the Dutchie
Happy Friday igamers! This week, we marvel at the Daily Mail's latest expose of the sector, admire the barefaced cheek of one Aussie chancer down under and ask why the delay guys?
daily_news
22 February 2019
Kentucky and North Dakota sports betting bills advance
Lawmakers in Kentucky and North Dakota have advanced bills that would legalise various forms of sports betting in each state.
daily_news
21 February 2019
B2C operations mask B2B declines for Playtech in 2018
Playtech has reported a 54% year-on-year increase in revenue for 2018, though growth for the year was largely down to the acquisition of Italian operator Snaitech, with the solutions giant’s B2B division struggling.
daily_news
21 February 2019
New Illinois Governor eyes legal sports betting
Incoming Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker has raised hopes of legal sports betting in the state after including $200m in future tax revenue from wagering activities in his 2020 budget proposal.
daily_news
21 February 2019
PointsBet partners Topgolf for premium sports betting in NJ
Australian operator PointsBet has joined forces with sports entertainment community Topgolf to offer punters premium sports betting experiences across the state of New Jersey.
daily_news
21 February 2019
Scientific Games sees losses grow in 2018
Strong growth in revenue failed to offset the impact of growing costs for Scientific Games in 2018, with the gaming solutions provider’s loss for the period growing to $352.4m (£269.3m/€310.1m). Revenue for the 12 months ended December 31, 2018 was up 9.1% year-on-year, with a marginal decline in gaming revenue - down 0.7% to $1.8bn - offset by strong growth in the social and digital divisions.
daily_news
21 February 2019
Portuguese igaming revenue grows to €152.1m in 2018
Portugal has posted €152.1m in online betting and gaming revenue for 2018, the second full year of regulation in the country, up 24% on the prior year.
daily_news
20 February 2019
New Iowa bill proposes online and mobile sports betting
Iowa lawmakers are to consider a new bill that would legalise online and mobile sports betting, as well as fantasy sports contests, in the US state.
daily_news
20 February 2019
Intralot set for DC betting contract after council approval
Intralot is set to be awarded the contract to operate sports betting on behalf of the DC Lottery after the Washington, DC Council approved an emergency measure to bypass the public procurement process.
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20 February 2019
Ascot secures international rights deals with ATR and SIS
England’s Ascot Racecourse has agreed new international media rights deals with specialist racing broadcaster At The Races and multi-channel content supplier Sports Information Services.
daily_news
19 February 2019
William Hill grows Nevada presence with Golden Entertainment
William Hill now controls all sportsbook operations at Golden Entertainment properties in Nevada after expanding its partnership with the land-based casino giant. It has taken charge of wagering at Arizona Charlie's Decatur and Arizona Charlie's Boulder in Las Vegas, the Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, and a new facility at The STRAT Hotel, Casino and SkyPod.
daily_news
19 February 2019
JenningsBet switches focus to digital ahead of FOBT changes
UK independent bookmaker JenningsBet is to launch a new FSB-powered betting and gaming platform as part of its preparations maximum FOBT stakes being cut to £2 from April this year.
daily_news
18 February 2019
Sports betting drives French igaming growth in 2018
France’s online gaming market reported year-on-year growth across all three legal verticals in 2018, with the sports betting vertical the standout performer. However ARJEL has suggested that with growth in other verticals still slow, a shift to a revenue-based tax regime may be key to safeguarding the industry in the long-term.
daily_news
18 February 2019
Pennsylvania sports betting handle rockets in January
Sports betting handle at licensed venues in Pennsylvania almost doubled month-on-month to just over $32m (£24.8m/€28.3m) in January, according to the US state’s Gaming Control Board (PGCB).
daily_news
15 February 2019
Veikkaus plots digital revamp as growth stalls in 2018
Finnish gaming monopoly operator Veikkaus has pledged to develop its digital offering over the next three years to ensure it doesn’t see profits cannibalised by offshore competition, after announcing slight declines in turnover and profit for 2018.
daily_news
15 February 2019
Minnesota considers tribal sports betting proposal
Lawmakers in Minnesota are to consider a new bill that could lead to the legalisation of sports betting at tribal casinos in the US state.
daily_news
15 February 2019
NBA's Sacramento Kings to open in-venue gaming lounge
California-based National Basketball Association (NBA) side the Sacramento Kings is to launch a new in-stadium lounge where players can play a virtual currency predictive betting game, powered by betting and fantasy sports solutions provider Swish Analytics.

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