According to a recent study by the American Gaming Association, nearly $472 million is being invested annually into responsible gambling resources and initiatives. Commitment to Responsibility Stakeholders in the domestic…
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SI Sportsbook announced it is the latest in a series of smaller sportsbooks to leave the Centennial State, following a trend of lower-tiered sportsbooks doing the same in other states.
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The North Carolina Lottery Commission unanimously approved a certificate of compliance proposal earlier this week that will permit regulators to begin accepting license applications for retail sportsbooks in the state.
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Nevada’s casinos are in the crosshairs of anti-smoking advocates and they are calling on regulators to ban indoor smoking at all the Silver State’s casinos including those on the Las Vegas Strip.
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DraftKings initially announced a surcharge on winning bets to offset rising state tax rates, but customer backlash and competitors’ refusal to follow suit led to a policy reversal. Now, sportsbooks like DraftKings are exploring other ways to handle increasing tax burdens.
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Penn Entertainment announced a second round of layoffs while its mobile sports betting app, ESPN Bet, is still waiting for regulatory approval in the nation’s largest digital gaming market.
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Sports betting in Massachusetts continues to thrive, as August 2024 saw a significant increase in wagers and revenue. With a $447.3 million handle, the state experienced 43.1% year-over-year growth, led by DraftKings dominating the market. The Bay State’s sports betting craze shows no signs of slowing.
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The Major League Baseball Players Union has filed a lawsuit against FanDuel, DraftKings, and two others regarding their use of players’ images and likenesses without their consent. Pay to Play…
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A US congressman and senator have announced their sponsorship of the SAFE Bet Act, which would add additional layers of protections to safeguard consumers from predatory advertising and themselves.
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Fanatics Betting & Gaming continued its torrid expansion pace by launching in the Washington DC market, gaining access through a partnership with the area’s professional women’s soccer team, the Washington Spirit.
