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Boyd Gaming has announced its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 (£0.13/€0.15) per share. Those holding Boyd shares at the close of business on 22 December will be eligible for the payment. The dividend is payable to shareholders on 15 January 2024. Boyd will make the payment on the back
The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) in Massachusetts has filed a class action lawsuit against DraftKings on behalf of two players alleging a bonus offered by the operator was not clear enough. According to the suit, the two players, Shane Harris and Melissa Scanlon, are questioning a sign-up promotion from DraftKings. Massachusetts-based PHAI and its Center
Data provider Stats Perform has penned an exclusive agreement to continue as the rights partner of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) until 2030. Stats Perform will continue to be the exclusive data rights partner of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) after signing an extended deal. Under the agreement, Stats Perform will continue to serve as
Fitch Ratings forecasts global gaming outlook for 2024 as “neutral”, citing pullback in certain US markets and potential stagnation in Europe. A new report from Fitch Ratings forecasts the global gaming outlook for 2024 as “neutral”. It is the second straight year Fitch has selected a “neutral” view for its gaming outlook. Fitch cited “slight
Today (6 December) Brazil’s senate plenary is set to vote on whether to approve Bill 3,626/23, which would legalise sports betting and igaming. But could this crucial vote be delayed? When Brazil’s Economic Affairs Commission (CAE) approved Bill 3,626 two weeks ago, the industry thought the Senate plenary vote couldn’t be too far away. Unfortunately
EBET and Btobet have launched legal challenges against Aspire Global, alleging a number of contractual breaches. Ebet’s legal challenge was filed in the Eighth District Court of Clark County, Nevada, while Btobet’s was filed in the Business and Property Courts of England and Wales. Aspire Global was acquired by NeoGames in 2022. The deal closed
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ office has formally requested the state’s Supreme Court to dismiss the lawsuit challenging sports betting in the state ahead of its scheduled expansion this week. Attorney General Ashley Moody claimed the petition brought by pari-mutuel betting operator West Flagler Associates is “unjustifiable”. The submission defended the state’s gambling compact between the
Gambling revenue in the Macau market rocketed by 435.0% year-on-year to MOP$16.04bn (£1.56bn/€1.83bn/US$2.00bn) in November, the fourth highest monthly total so far in 2023. The figure was some way ahead of MOP$3.00bn in November of last year but 17.7% behind $19.50bn in October 2023. However, October’s total was the highest monthly amount in Macau since before
The US National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours at McGill University have launched a new campaign highlighting the risks of gifting lottery products to children and young people. Now in its sixth year, the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign focuses on gift-giving during the holiday
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation has named Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG), a subsidiary of Fanatics as its new sports betting partner in Connecticut. As part of the deal, the Fanatics Sportsbook will become the Connecticut Lottery’s exclusive sports betting partner, covering both mobile and retail betting. The transition is expected to occur in mid-December. The
