North America

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Maine sports betting takes $37m in bets during first month

US sports betting’s latest jurisdiction got underway in November, as Maine switched on legalized wagering. Following their launch into legalized wagering, DraftKings and Caesars took...
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SB22 links up with Scrimmage for more ‘immersive’ experiences

Sports betting technology platform provider SB22 has signed a strategic partnership with Scrimmage to create immersive and engaging experiences.  Under the terms of the deal,...
2023 turning into 2024

BetMGM expects 2024 to be “investment year”, aims for $500m EBITDA in ‘26

BetMGM leadership has asserted that 2024 will be a year of investment and anticipates a negative EBITDA contribution, however, it will take no cash...
Desean Jackson

New Locker DFS game brings in-game predictions to fantasy sports

Companies continue to expand the limits of what fantasy sports can entail. A new entry into the market, Locker, wants to create an experience...
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Fanatics switch over continues with Colorado launch

PointsBet is officially sunsetting in Colorado as the switch over to Fanatics Sportsbook continues. At its peak, PointsBet established an office in Denver, but...
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Proposed bill would legalize wide swath of fantasy sports in Florida

Fantasy operators are still open to the Florida market despite receiving a cease and desist letter from the state Attorney General. A new bill...
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Florida responds in state Supreme Court sports betting case

The state of Florida responded to West Flagler's sports betting challenge over the weekend and, unsurprisingly, argued that the group lacked standing to bring...

Shivan Patel: Pariplay’s North American story is just beginning 

It would be an understatement to say that North America has been a big focus for many European sportsbook and casino providers in recent...
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MGM Grand Detroit workers agree deal to end strike

After 47 days of striking, workers at the MGM Grand Detroit will return to the property after voting overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a...
gamification

Soft2Bet unveils “great potential” of gamification solutions

Sportsbook and casino platform provider Soft2Bet has published a dataset that outlines the impact that its gamification tools are having on its clients, helping...

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Sports Betting HOF: Jay Kornegay and the Westgate SuperBook

Jay Kornegay began his journey in the sports betting industry more than 25 years ago. He’s been integral to the establishment of brick-and-mortar sportsbooks...
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Player Protection Symposium: Combating responsible gambling’s identity crisis

Does responsible gambling have an identity problem? And if so, is that identity problem holding it back? At the SBC Summit North America Player Protection...
Mark Hicks and Martin Lycka Player Protection Symposium

NCAA counted 2K instances of bettor harassment during March Madness

According to NCAA Managing Director Mark Hicks, the organization has a pretty clear understanding of the scope of bettor harassment on social media. Speaking to...
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Maincard.io looking forward to talking blockchain at SBC Summit North America

The 2024 SBC Summit North America is about take over The Meadowlands in New Jersey from May 7-9. This year, there will be plenty...