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FanDuel’s will soon replace GambetDC in the District of Columbia as the only sportsbook platform available to bettors across the city, according to a letter from the Office of Lottery and Gaming to the D.C. City Council obtained by iGB The letter does not indicate when FanDuel might launch its platform citywide, however. Dated 8
The Alabama senate has passed a pair of bills that would see lottery and state-regulated gambling legalised, though statewide sports betting has been excluded. Alabama lawmakers passed HB151 and HB152 in February. In its original form, HB151 would have legalised retail and online sports betting – as well as a state lottery and casinos in
Super Group recorded a profit before tax of €16.8m (£14.4m/$18.3m) for its 2023 financial year, a significant drop from the €216.5m generated the year prior. Super Group attributed the drop in profit before tax to non-cash charges of €64.6m. €28.6m of that total came from the January 2023 acquisition of online sports betting and igaming
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the European Parliament’s approval of introducing a standardised electronic identification method called a “European Digital Identity” (e-ID). The EGBA-endorsed move would oblige states in the European Union (EU) to issue an e-ID to citizens. This would allow them to authenticate their identity for online services. e-IDs
Gambling revenue in Nevada edged up 0.8% year-on-year to $1.28bn (£1.01bn/€1.18bn) in January, the highest total on record for the opening month of the year. Revenue was marginally higher than $1.27bn in January 2023 but 10.5% behind December’s $1.43bn haul. Slots accounted for $885.9m of revenue in January, up 1.3% from last year. Some $567.2m of this came
Massachusetts recorded $71.1m (£56.5m/€66m) in taxable sports betting revenue for January, smashing the previous record of $61m. Massachusetts’ January revenue was a remarkable 17% increase on the previous highest month, set back in May 2023. Handle fell just 1.1% short of December’s $658.7m record, still accumulating $651.7m in what was another strong month for Massachusetts’
Super Bowl wagers in Pennsylvania totalled $71.5m (£56.8m/€66.4m), according to data released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. These were wagers made through both retail and online sportsbooks. In total, this is a decrease of 15.1% compared to Super Bowl 2023, when the Philadelphia Eagles were defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs. The regulator added
Detroit, Michigan’s three casinos recorded $94.4m (£75.2m/ €88.0m) in revenue for January. This marked a dip of 8.8% from January 2023. In total, $93.9m came from table games and slots, while $500,221 was generated by retail sports betting. The overall revenue also fell month-on-month, trickling down by 18.8% from Detroit’s December report. In terms of
Penn Entertainment has agreed to acquire Wynn Interactive Holdings’ New York sports betting licences, clearing the way for Penn to launch ESPN Bet in the state in 2024. The acquisition gives Penn market access in New York state. As part of the deal, Penn will acquire Wynn Resorts subsidiary Wynn Interactive’s mobile sports wagering licences
