Skrill’s Rapid Transfer Service To Launch In The US

Skrill Rapid Pay USA

Skrill is a PayPal-like money transfer company based in Europe and popularly used for sports wagering. Rapid Transfer streamlines and encrypts bank transfers for online purchases. Paysafe Group hopes synergy between its two brands will drive US adoption. New York – Skrill, one of the … Read more

Megan Rapinoe Will Not Start Critical Semifinal Match Versus England

Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe is not starting in the Women’s World Cup semifinals against England. Rapinoe is the only player in the US Women’s Team to score during the knockout rounds. England also replaced their goalie, making the match a complete wild card. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Megan … Read more

IGT Group Joins GLMS To Help Support Sports Integrity Operations

IGT Gaming

International Game Technology (IGT) manages many state lotteries in the U.S. and in countries around the world. Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) is the mutualized monitoring system shared between state lotteries with a focus on sports betting. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Now that states across the … Read more

DraftKings Serves Up “Flash Bet” Platform For Wimbledon Live Betting

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DraftKings’ Flash Bet product is faster than traditional live betting. At Wimbledon, Flash Bet will allow wagers to be placed on every point. If successful, DraftKings could launch Flash Bet for all major US sports. BOSTON, MA – If DraftKings has its way, live betting … Read more

Seabrook Park Under Construction With NH Sports Betting On The Horizon

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Completion of the New Seabrook Park renovations would make the venue the largest charitable casino in the U.S. The NH sports betting bill that passed through the legislature would authorize retail sportsbooks at 10 locations across the state. SEABROOK, N.H. – While those living in … Read more

Puerto Rico Sports Betting Could Assist With Hurricane Maria Recovery

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PC HR 2038 passed both in the House and the Senate. The bill will allow for online and retail sports betting. The government is hoping to use funds to assist with hurricane recovery. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Puerto Rico passed a sports betting bill in both … Read more

Arkansas Sports Betting Officially Live At Oaklawn Park

First Arkansas Bet Wayne Smith

Arkansas previously legalized sports betting in November of 2018 via voter referendum. The sportsbook at Oaklawn Racing and Casino Resort comes as part of a $100 million expansion to the property. HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Razorback fans can rejoice. Sports betting in Arkansas officially went … Read more

American Gaming Association Sees Dynamic Shift In Leadership

The American Gaming Association

The American Gaming Association is often cited for its research into the US sports betting industry. Three leaders will assume additional responsibilities in light of the departure of two executive vice presidents. WASHINGTON – The American Gaming Association (AGA), a pivotal advocate for the US … Read more

Regulations Only Thing Holding Back TN Bettors From Sports Betting

TN Gov Bill Lee

Governor Bill Lee did not sign the sports betting measure but allowed it to become law. Legislators are unsure of a specific launch date, with answers ranging from mid-NFL season to mid-NBA season. Tennessee’s licensing fee of $750,000 marks the highest fee in the nation. … Read more

Sportsbooks Avoid Shutdown As New Jersey Passes State Budget

Phil Murphy

Gov. Phil Murphy signed off on NJ’s $38.7 billion budget Sunday. A government shutdown would have closed state racetracks, casinos, and sportsbooks. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s shiny new budget came down to the wire this weekend. With a deadline of June 30, Gov. Phil … Read more

Rivers Casino Renovates Sportsbook, Becomes 3rd PA Online Betting Platform

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Rivers Casino has generated the highest handle, revenue, and tax contributions of all PA sportsbooks since launch and YTD. They are also responsible for over $100,000 in tax contributions to the city of Pittsburgh on top of the $1.8 million to the state. Bettors will … Read more