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Amid the newly launched mobile sports betting market in New York, Caesars Entertainment’s sports betting division Caesars Sportsbook has reached a partnership agreement with the New York Racing Association, the gaming giant announced on Thursday. The deal establishes Caesars as an official sports betting marketing partner and the title sponsor of the NYRA Turf Triple Series. Additionally, Caesars Sportsbook is set to partner with online betting platform NYRA Bets to offer its customers sports betting promos and offers both across the state and on-site at Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course, as well as access to VIP hospitality assets for…

FanDuel Group and Jon Rothstein, a college basketball insider for CBS Sports Network, announced Wednesday a multi-year partnership, designating FanDuel as his exclusive sports betting partner.  As part of the partnership, Rothstein will create unique content on his social channels, where he will discuss betting in conjunction with his college basketball coverage. Rothstein will also appear as a frequent contributor on FanDuel’s digital shows and programming, contribute articles to FanDuel publications, and collaborate with FanDuel on custom offerings and promotions. A Special Announcement. pic.twitter.com/uWFAVH10pu — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) January 27, 2022 As part of the partnership, FanDuel will also have access…

AI-driven video game wagering platform PLLAY Labs has partnered with esports franchise Kansas City Pioneers, the fintech announced last week. The two companies are set to bridge esports and technology “to enhance monetization and engagement experiences” across different avenues. The multifaceted partnership, which according to a press release is based on “creating, delivering and elevating cutting-edge technology, experiences and content” for both esports fans and casual amateur gamers, will see PLLAY and the Kansas City, Missouri-based professional esports team collaborate “in numerous ways.” “As an entertainment and media company, we strive to build and create unique moments for our community,”…

PokerStars is launching poker, sports gaming and casino in Greece under a previously-acquired local license, parent company Flutter Entertainment announced on Friday. The PokerStars, PokerStars Sports and PokerStars Casino products are now available to players in the country under full license from the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC). The Flutter subsidiary first received a local license in July last year. Now, “a range of PokerStars’ popular real and play money poker games and tournaments, casino titles, sports betting markets, and promotions is now available” to players at PokerStars.GR, according to a press release, as well as on desktop, tablet and mobile…

Online gaming operator PointsBet has become the first sportsbook to offer live, in-game, same game parlay bet options for NFL and NBA contests as part of its OddsFactory proprietary technology integration, the company announced on Thursday. Clients of the ASX-listed bookmaker now have the ability “to instantly build” their PointsBet “Live Same Game Parlay” while tracking odds, player performance, and team stats, according to a press release. “At PointsBet, we’re focused on refining our technology to ensure we’re aligning with the type of online sports betting experience our customers seek, and based on the trends we’re tracking, sports fans and…

The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) and Hard Rock Digital -the Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming product for iGaming and sports betting- have teamed up to launch the Hard Rock Sportsbook mobile app in Arizona, both parties announced on Thursday. “Mobile sports and event wagering is an important new offering that we’re excited to introduce,” said Brian Parrish, Interim Chief Executive Officer for the NNGE. “The Hard Rock Sportsbook mobile sports wagering platform and our brick and mortar operations will offer a broad range of wagers, marketing promotions and cross-marketing offers that will be unique to the Navajo and…

Gauselmann Group’s Blueprint Gaming has announced the release of its latest title, The G.O.A.T, which marks a new style of game format as it features a new collection format, increasing win multipliers and expanding wilds. Jo Purvis, Director of Key Accounts and Marketing UK at Blueprint Gaming, said: “We’re excited to have gone live with The G.O.A.T, a new style of slot for Blueprint Gaming that illustrates our ability to develop all kinds of game formats for operators and players worldwide”. In this 4,096 ways slot, Blueprint’s newly-created goat character takes center stage and holds the power to award expanding Wilds and huge win Multipliers.…

Bally Sports is launching a new sports betting show in collaboration with BetMGM called “Live on the Line, Powered by BetMGM,” the Sinclair Broadcast Group division announced on Thursday. The 60-minute weekday show will air across Bally Sports’ 19 regional sports network brands (RSN), the Bally Sports App and Stadium. The show is the networks’ first sports betting program and will air on weekdays at 12:00 PM ET. “Live on the Line, Powered by BetMGM” will deliver up-to-date information “for the hardcore betting audience” while also offering “unique and entertaining fun content” for casual fans, according to a press statement.…

To better reflect the growing popularity of esports betting over the past few years, Uplatform, a global sports betting and online casino operating platform and solution provider, has shared its latest insights on esports betting trends, based on its sportsbook’s statistics on playing preferences and behavior data covering 60 esports. In 2021, the global audience for esports was estimated to reach about 474 million individuals, and that number is predicted to rise to 577.2 million people by 2024, according to the company. Betting on these games has taken off in “spectacular fashion”, with the main sports betting operators adding esports to their platforms…

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The Nevada Gaming Control Board released a report on December’s numbers, which saw Nevada hit more than $1 billion in winnings for the 10th straight month, as the state continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic. The state’s casinos reported an all-time record $13.4 billion in gambling revenue in 2021. The monthly report released by the Board showed casinos won $1.15 billion in December 2021, which represented a 68% increase over December 2020.  Michael Lawton, a senior research analyst for the Nevada Gaming Control Board, says that revenue increased last year across all areas of Nevada, with 11…

A bill seeking to allow Petersburg to hold a referendum for a casino, while keeping Richmond from holding another referendum on the issue for five years, has received unanimous bipartisan support from a Virginia Senate subcommittee, local media reports. The chamber’s gaming subcommittee agreed on Thursday to move legislation presented by state Sen. Joe Morrissey to the General Laws and Technology Committee, according to WRIC. Petersburg’s current mayor, along with other city officials, showed support to the measure, while a lobbyist for Richmond asked the panel to keep a window open for the city. A referendum to bring the Urban…

Super Group Limited (SGHC), the parent company of global online sports betting and gaming Betway, and multi-brand online casino Spin, announced Friday that it has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “SGHC.” The company begins trading at 9:30 am ET today, January 28. Neal Menashe, Chief Executive Officer of Super Group, commented: “Today marks the culmination of years of hard work as we list on the New York Stock Exchange. We are thrilled to join one of the most exciting capital markets in the world and list amongst many notable and leading technology and…

IGT joins the ranks of a record-breaking 842 U.S.-based companies to receive a perfect CEI score this year. The educational arm of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy group, the HRC Foundation rated businesses on detailed criteria across four central pillars: Non-discrimination policies across business entities Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families Supporting an inclusive culture Corporate social responsibility Since 2018, IGT has implemented a range of programs, policy and systems changes, and leading practices that have promoted all dimensions of diversity to make the company a more attractive and inclusive employer. Some of these actions include:…

The upcoming iGB Affiliate London, slated to return to its ExCeL London home after a 2-year Covid-enforced absence, is set to be 28% bigger than the 2020 edition with 11-weeks to go, event organizer Clarion Gaming announced on Thursday. The international iGaming affiliate sector show is set to take place 13-14 April, 2022. According to Clarion Gaming, ahead of going live, the event is “tracking way ahead of forecasts” and currently stands at 159 exhibitors and sponsors, up from a total of 150 in its 2020 edition. Moreover, the show is set to draw participants from 29 nations, occupying a…

With the launch of online sports betting in Louisiana scheduled for Friday, January 28, six major operators have now confirmed the kickstart of their operations in the state: DraftKings, FanDuel, Penn National’s Barstool, Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers, Caesars Sportsbook and BetMGM. — DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) January 26, 2022 Matt Kalish, co-founder and president of DraftKings North America, reflected on the success of the brand in Louisiana after the opening of their Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles sportsbook, and said: “The arrival of mobile betting greatly enhances accessibility and adoption potential within the Pelican State.” Fanduel communicated its online operations will…