DraftKings launches New Hampshire sportsbook at The Brook
August 12, 2020
DraftKings has launched a new retail sportsbook in New Hampshire in partnership with The Brook and the New Hampshire Lottery.
Twin River Q2 revenue down 80% year-on-year
August 11, 2020
Twin River saw revenue of $28.9m for the second quarter of 2020, a drop of 80% year-on-year.
Penn National revenue down 77% for Q2 as all but two casino properties reopen
August 6, 2020
Penn National saw revenue of $305.5m for the second quarter of 2020, a significant drop of 77% year-on-year.
Q2 revenue down 70% for Everi, prompting $68.5m net loss
August 5, 2020
Sharp falls unavoidable for Everi during the coronavirus pandemic, across revenue, profit and EBITDA.
IGT reports Q2 loss of $280m, revenue down 48%
August 4, 2020
Share price falls as supplier cannot avoid impact of coronavirus pandemic.
IGT, FanDuel agree retail sports betting and online gaming deals
August 3, 2020
Supplier will power all of operator’s US retail sportsbooks, additionally providing PlayCasino games to FanDuel’s digital arm.
Harrah’s New Orleans might have to pay $50m to the state
July 31, 2020
Harrah’s New Orleans, part of the Caesars Entertainment, might have to pay $50m in owed taxes. Baton Rouge appeals court decided that the casino’s owners failed to properly pay the taxes since 2001.
Massachusetts sports betting comes to an abrupt halt
July 30, 2020
The push for legal sports betting ended in Massachusetts (MA) on Wednesday night after the Senate denied a $459m economic development package that would have made the State the 24th market in the US to approve legalized sports betting.
Scientific Games extends Montana Lottery partnership for two years
July 28, 2020
Gaming supplier Scientific Games has extended its agreement with the Montana Lottery for a further two years.
Wynn harassment suit dismissed for anonymity request
July 20, 2020
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against former Wynn Resorts chairman and CEO Steve Wynn because the accusers requested anonymity.
Nevada data shows 123 visitors COVID-19 positive since re-opening of casinos
July 17, 2020
State health data has shown that at least 123 visitors to the state of Nevada have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent weeks.
Sporting Solutions CEO: Smaller US sportsbook operators must focus on differentiation
July 16, 2020
According to Simon Trim, CEO of Sporting Solutions, lesser-known operators must focus on differentiation to compete in regulated markets in the US.
Las Vegas bars file lawsuit against Governor's closure order
July 15, 2020
While casinos and other establishments remain open in the Silver State, bars feel they have been unfairly targeted.
Colorado sports betting shows “bright future” with $25.6m in May wagers
July 14, 2020
Colorado Division of Gaming director Dan Hartman believes the state has shown a “bright future” after players wagered $25.6m in the first full month of legalized sports betting.
Coronavirus: Indian Head Casino and Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino employees test positive
July 13, 2020
Former was closed, though latter remained open, temporarily shutting down the area where the team member was working.
DraftKings enters Colorado retail market with Twin River partnership
July 10, 2020
Operator has already entered digital space in the Centennial State.
BetMGM secures second round of investments from MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings
July 8, 2020
$450 million received from MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings, increasing BetMGM’s presence in US sports betting and iGaming markets.
G2E cancellation places further emphasis on virtual calendar
July 8, 2020
Biggest US gaming show of the year will not take place in its physical format, so virtual content has to be at its best in the coming months.
NHL likely return in August
July 7, 2020
Once agreements are made by the NHL and the NHLPA, hockey will be back for a 24-team extended playoff, likely held in Canada.
New York City casinos to remain closed
July 7, 2020
Governor will not announce reopening of casinos or movie theaters just yet.
