New York rockets to top of US sports betting leaderboard

Nearly six million (5.8m) sports betting transactions were registered within the first 12 hours of New York’s legal online sports betting launch as customers flocked to place mobile bets with newly licensed DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars Entertainment and Rush Street Interactive.  New York only launched legal online sports betting on Saturday 8 January, but the state outperformed its closest competitor Pennsylvania, …

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Analysis: Which States Could Add Online Sports Betting In 2022?

A number of key states legalized online sports betting in 2021, with most even managing to launch in the same year. More states will join the growing online sports betting market in 2022 – but just how many? There are still 26 states that have not yet legalized online sports betting. That list includes Florida sportsbooks, which tried to push …

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Four of nine NY operators approved to launch mobile betting from 8 Jan

The New York Gaming Commission has approved Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Rush Street Interactive to accept mobile sports bets in the state from 8 January. The regulator determined the four operators have “satisfied all statutory and regulatory requirements necessary to accept and process mobile sports wagering activity”, and so each will be able to take their first bets from …

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Playtech Live launches in the U.S. with landmark multi-state roll-out

London, 24 December 2021 – Playtech, the world’s leading gambling technology company, today announces the launch of two state-of-the-art Live Casino facilities, one in Michigan and one in New Jersey.  The simultaneous launch of the two Playtech Live Casino facilities has been done in collaboration with newly established partner, Parx Interactive under the “Play Gun Lake” brand in Michigan and …

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Virginia Sportsbooks Post Record Win From $400 Million in November Wagering

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia sportsbooks posted their most lucrative month yet as revenue in November surged to nearly $50 million on more than $400 million in wagers, producing a record month of tax revenue for the state. Virginia has now posted three consecutive months of record revenue, adding to a historic surge of sports betting this fall …

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Europe’s Gambling Revenues Will Increase 7.5% In 2021

Europe’s total gambling market revenue will increase by 7.5% in 2021, driven by 19% growth in the online market. But total gambling market revenue is down by 13% compared to 2019, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to restrict land-based gambling activity. Brussels, 22 December 2021 – Europe’s total gambling revenue will increase by 7.5% this year to €87.2bn gross gaming …

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ParlayBay debuts ground-breaking content with Ellmount Group

ParlayBay, the newly-launched provider of sports betting games, has announced its first operator partnership, reaching an agreement with Ellmount Group. ParlayBay Startup sports betting game provider ParlayBay has inked a new partnership deal with Genius Sports to power its new in-game accumulator solutions with official sports data. ParlayBay is driven by a group of igaming industry veterans with the stated …

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Progressive boost: NOVOMATIC celebrates awesome G2E revival

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, NOVOMATIC returned to this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) trade show in Las Vegas. Alongside a stunning product portfolio that spans across premium hardware, content and systems for land-based casino and VGT operators, new concepts in sports betting retail technology and Online gaming solutions, customers, partners and visitors at the NOVOMATIC booth were …

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Spearhead Studios launches The Spanish Life

Spearhead Studios announces the launch of The Spanish Life, a new medium volatility title that presents an authentic Spanish cultural experience. Using numerous Spanish symbols, the new 5×3 videoslot transports the players in a setting of sun, food and wine, immersing fans in a world of refreshing colourfulness and atmosphere. The title lets players enjoy many powerful features such as …

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