Massachusetts sports betting faces significant hurdles
Summary: The Massachusetts Senate Ways and Means Committee advanced a sports betting bill at odds with a bill passed in the House last year, setting up a showdown between the two chambers. Why it matters: Despite a majority of lawmakers favoring legalization, Massachusetts is one of the key sports betting dominoes that has yet to […]
Supply chain issues trickle down to the gambling industry
Summary: According to Jeffries analysts, the larger economy, including the ongoing supply chain issues, will determine the gambling industry’s performance in regional markets. Why it matters: Gambling ebbs and flows with disposable income. With inflation (and a possible recession on the horizon), and no end in sight to the supply chain issues that have made […]
Illinois mobile-only license update
@AlTruda73: INBOX: #Illinois Gaming Board agenda set for Thursday includes “public disclosure of applicants” and “identification of winning bidders” for online-only #SportsBetting licenses. Three applicants in the queue, as many as three licenses can be awarded.#GamblingTwitter
BlueBet adds Louisiana launch to Iowa and Colorado
Summary: Australian bookmaker BlueBet has signed a 10-year online sports betting market access agreement with Louisiana Downs. Why it matters: Louisiana Downs is a casino and racetrack operator and the agreement gives BlueBet an entry point into with an established brand in the state.Louisiana will be the third state in which BlueBet will be active […]
Penn National, US Integrity announce partnership
Summary: U.S. Integrity will provide its fraud monitoring services to Penn National Gaming’s online gambling platforms, as the two sides announced a partnership in a Monday press release. Why it matters: The agreement allows Penn National’s online gaming brands (including Barstool and theScore Bet) to utilize the betting integrity and fraud detection services offered by […]