Rich Korbin, one of the favorite personalities in the world of poker, has passed away. Korbin was a highly respected poker player who was instrumental in promoting the popularity of online poker in recent decades. He was an excellent poker player in his own right and was the winner of a World Series of Poker […]
North Carolina Online Sports Betting Bills Advance
Bills that could see the legalization of online sports wagering in North Carolina made progress in the legal pipelines recently. Two bills were approved by lawmakers, as the current legislative session is at the stage of winding down. Minor adjustments were made to two sports betting bills by the House Judiciary 1 Committee. The first […]
Louisiana Reports Jump in May Sports Betting Revenue
May was a particularly good month for Louisiana’s sports betting industry, with the state reporting its second-highest monthly total since online betting became legal at the start of the year. Revenue in May 2022 was reported as $22.6 million – a giant leap from $3.3 million in April 2022. The Bayou State opened its legal […]
Betfred Enters Partnership with South African LottoStar
The iconic UK-based sports betting giant, Betfred has expanded its footprint in South Africa’s gambling market by entering into a lucrative partnership with local online betting operator, LottoStar. Last year, Betfred purchased BettingWorld and thus entered the South African market. It later acquired Sepels Sportsbet and now operates around 53 retails stores across the country. […]
Atlantic City Casinos Set to Lose Millions if Workers Strike
A pending labor strike of casino workers in Atlantic City could cost local gambling properties as much as $1 million in damages each. According to the Labor union Unite Here Local 54, Caesars Entertainment and MGM would lose out on earnings should the strike take place as expected. Members of this union provide services to […]
888 Holdings Expects Revenues to Drop in H1 2022
The London-listed 888 Holdings has issued a trading update, saying that its performance so far this year is in line with board expectations. The group predicts that its revenues will come in at around GBP 330 million in the six months ending June 30th. In the first half of 2021, revenue was reported to be […]
888 Acquisition of William Hill Will See Departure of CEO Bengtsson
With just days to go before the completion of the sale of William Hill’s international business to 888 Holdings, the group has reported that its chief executive, Ulrik Bengtsson is set to depart from his role after three years. “With the on-sale to 888 Holdings due to be completed later next week, the time is […]
Profits from Britannia Stakes Race Donated by Sportsbooks to Charity
Some of the biggest names in the sports betting industry joined forces recently to pass it forward. Several members of the Betting and Gaming Council in Britain decided to donate the profits from the Britannia Stakes horse race that was run during the Royal Ascot week recently. A total of $1.5 million was distributed to […]
Nigerian Football Icon Kanu Partners with Sports Betting Operator
Nwankwo Kanu, the 45-year-old Nigerian football legend, has become the new face of the cryptocurrency-based sports betting operator, Sportsbet.io. The four-year deal makes Kanu a global ambassador for the group. Albert Climent, head of Africa for Sportsbet.io, gave the iconic player a warm welcome: “Nwankwo Kanu needs no introduction, he’s a true football legend and […]
Kansas Governor Signs Sports Wagering Bill
It’s official. The Governor of Kansas, Laura Kelly, signed the bill that will legalize sports betting in the state. The ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 84 took place on Monday in the company of multiple stakeholders in the state’s casino industry. SB 84 will allow places such as restaurants and non-profit organizations to offer sports […]
