The looming New Jersey shutdown would cause all operations to cease at state racetracks. The Meadowlands and Monmouth Park would close their physical and online sportsbooks immediately. NJ lawmakers have until Sunday, June 30, to agree on the new budget. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey … Read more
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is expected to launch a retail sportsbook later this Summer. Hal Wafer has previously held positions with the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, Caesars Horseshoe Tunica, and BetAmerica. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The upcoming sportsbook at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady looks … Read more
Mobile sports betting in WV launched days before the new year but lasted less than 3 weeks. The state has received nearly $100,000 in tax contributions since the September sports betting launch. Only three of the five WV sportsbooks are actively accepting wagers. CHARLESTON, W.V. … Read more
In February, the DC Council bypassed the bidding process in its search for a sports betting partner. DC Lottery operator Intralot was awarded a $215 million contract to offer sports betting in the city. Council opposition to the Intralot selection has been growing of late. … Read more
SBTech won the Sports Betting Supplier of the Year Award at the eGR B2B Awards 2019 for the first time ever. The company has been operating in the US since 2018 and has established partnerships with both casino operators and state governments. SBTech was also … Read more
MGM Resorts’ cost for the Moneyline Bar & Book renovation was budgeted at $12 million. A pop-up art gallery and sports memorabilia store will be available during the grand opening. Borgata emphasized the inclusion of entertainment and food alongside their sports betting operation. ATLANTIC CITY, … Read more
Caesars Entertainment is renovating its seven IN gaming venues in preparation for legal sports betting. Indiana legalized sports wagering in May and is aiming for a September launch. Caesars’ IN sportsbook rollout should not be impacted by the company’s pending sale to Eldorado Resorts. INDIANAPOLIS … Read more
CA SB 208 was introduced on February 4 by Senators Nancy Skinner (D- Berkeley) and Steven Bradford (D- Gardena). The measure must be out of the committees by July 11 in order to have the potential to pass this year. The NCAA sent a letter … Read more
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) purchased land land near Smokies Stadium. The EBCI land purchase was for $7.656 million. There is speculation that the Tribe could use the newly acquired land for sports betting purposes. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Eastern Band of Cherokee … Read more
The Rivers Casino’s BetRivers sports wagering app will undergo two days of testing. The tests will ensure that geo-fencing and age-restricted play operate reliably. Thursday is the targeted public launch of the BetRivers platform. PITTSBURGH – The Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is rolling out its mobile … Read more
Caesars currently operates legal sportsbooks in four states across the U.S. Eldorado also offers four sports betting facilities in four U.S. states, including Tropicana Resorts in Atlantic City. Both companies have strategic sports betting partnerships which include companies such as ESPN, the NFL, Turner Broadcasting, … Read more
Sports betting in New Mexico originally launched when the Pueblo of Santa Ana opened their sportsbook at the Santa Ana Star in October of 2018. Tribal casinos have opened sportsbooks in New Mexico without the need to sign new bills into law because of their … Read more