ESPN Veteran unveiled as new COO at BetMGM

BetMGM the joint sports betting venture between  MGM Resorts International of the US and GVC Holdings of the UK have today announced the appointment of Ryan Spoon as Chief Operating Officer. Spoon has a wealth of knowledge and background working in the sports sector, where most recently he held the position of Senior Vice President of Social & Digital Content...

Over 1,000 Las Vegas Strip jobs lost as Covid-19 Pandemic continues to Bite

There is bad news coming out of the Las Vegas strip this morning as over 1,000 workers are facing being out of a job at the Tropicana, MGM Grand Garden Arena and Park Theater as the casino industry continues to suffer the affects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The majority of the job losses occur at the Tropicana, where over 800...

William Hill and Caesars sign first NFL Team Sponsorship

The British sports betting group William Hill which is currently the subject of a takeover acquisition by the Caesars Entertainment Inc, have joined forces with same Caesars Entertainment, announcing their first NFL team sponsorship together, in a deal which sees them both sponsor the Indianapolis Colts. By becoming the Indianapolis Colts sports betting partner, the partnership highlights a new integrated...

JenningsBet signs up for North American racing with XB Net

XB Net, the leading provider of premium content for US horse and greyhound racing, has unveiled a new partnership with one of the UK’s foremost independent operators, JenningsBet. The agreement details how the operator has secured the rights for XB Net’s definitive range of live pictures, data and betting services across an unrivalled network of over 50 North American tracks,...

Evolution to supply Live Casino Content to Wynn Sports

One of the leading suppliers of online live casino content Evolution Gaming, have announced a partnership with Wynn Sports Interactive which will see them provide them with live casino content and services for the US market. Evolution Gaming who are currently in negotiations to takeover the Swedish casino software company NetEnt will as a result of the partnership with WSI,...

Cloudbet Unveils Betting With Gold in Gaming World First

Cloudbet, the pioneering crypto casino and sportsbook, has added Pax Gold to its platform, making history by allowing players to bet online with gold for the first time ever. The integration of gold betting on a crypto-gaming platform marks a unique milestone in the evolution of tokenisation, whereby a physical asset is made divisible, tradable and easier to exchange through...

NetEnt enters West Virginia as the first independent content supplier

Following a successful technical integration with DraftKings and approval from West Virginia Lottery Commission, NetEnt launches a selection of games as the first non-proprietary game studio in the newly regulated market. NetEnt continues to increase its footprint in the US. With its globally esteemed portfolio, including titles such as Starburst, Gonzo’s Quest and Blackjack, NetEnt has rapidly become the top...

PGA Tour to feature BetMGM odds

The US PGA Tour has announced that they will be integrating the odds provided by BetMGM in their upcoming telecast on the Golf Channel of all four rounds of THE CJ CUP @ SHADOW CREEK in Las Vegas, October 15-18. Commenting on the news, Norb Gambuzza, PGA TOUR Senior Vice President, Media and Gaming, stated: "We are excited to build...

Hawthorne goes live with new concept in pari-mutuel virtual racing products

Hawthorne Race Course in Chicago has created a brand new revenue stream using a world first in regulated virtual racing wagering enabled technology solutions. The track has partnered with pioneering software developers Virtual Software who used state of the art technology to create the first virtual version of the track ever produced. Marketed as Virtual Live Racing products, the software...

Further expansion in the US for NetEnt

Following on from the news last month that the  Swedish casino software company NetEnt had enhanced their profile in the US with a deal with BetMGM in the state of Virginia, NetEnt have this morning announced further expansion plans for the regulated US market. The latest news confirms that NetEnt has grown its market-share in Pennsylvania after integrating with The...