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MGM denies wrongdoing or culpability in Antar’s BetMGM lawsuit

The ongoing suit between Sam A. Antar and BetMGM continues even though Antar is currently incarcerated. Antar amended the scope of his complaint, submitting a...
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Tennessee sportsbooks pay $7.1m in tax in May ahead of rate changes

Tennessee is about to upend the way it taxes sports betting operators after Gov. Bill Lee put pen to paper on SB475, however, sportsbooks...
US

AGA: US industry sustains growth with eighth straight $5bn+ revenue month

The American Gaming Association has noted that the US gambling industry has continued its upwards trajectory, marking eight consecutive months of revenue exceeding $5bn. Publishing...
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Report: BetMGM and Cincinnati Reds seek alternative sportsbook location

Local reports out of Ohio claim that BetMGM and the Cincinnati Reds are looking to move their retail sportsbook location to improve performance.  Cincinnati outlet...
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Vermont and North Carolina sports betting bills signed by Governors

Legal sports betting will be arriving in two new states, as the Governors of both Vermont and North Carolina put pen to paper on...
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Ontario igaming industry delivered C$1.5bn in economic benefits in first year

The Ontario igaming industry launched last year has provided C$1.5bn in positive economic contributions to the province in its first year of operations, a...
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Great Canadian Entertainment to open flagship Toronto property next week

Great Canadian Entertainment has announced that its flagship new property in Toronto will open its doors next week.  The property - Great Canadian Casino Resort...
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Pick your numbers: why operators are missing a trick with Keno

Tony Plaskow, Founder at Pixiu, says that Keno provides unrivaled acquisition and retention opportunities for online gambling operators across North America but many are...
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Richmond casino: City Council gives green light to second referendum

Voters could be heading to the polls to offer a second opinion on a potential Richmond casino after the City Council comfortably passed a...
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Simplebet enjoys 350% boost in NBA markets in 2023 season

Simplebet has noted that its second season of providing NBA bets has proven particularly fruitful, as it witnessed 350% year-over-year growth.  The B2B micro-betting firm...

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Cordish’s Rob Norton ballparks casino cannibalization at 15-23%

To some in the industry, Rob Norton is an obstructionist. The president of Cordish Gaming's stance against iGaming legislation in states like Maryland has...
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SBC Summit North America draws 5,000 attendees

SBC Summit North America once again packed The Meadowlands Convention Center for two days of networking, conference content and conversation. "We had nearly 5,000 of...
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BetMGM may be ‘radio quiet’ but Greenblatt ready to speak out

Towards the start of his fireside chat with CNBC's Contessa Brewer at SBC Summit North America, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt began by acknowledging that...
How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

In Massachusetts, like in many states, things are changing fast in gaming. The state launched digital sports betting in March 2023 and experienced an immediate...