NJ governor endorses Massachusetts sports betting

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy tells Massachusetts to jump into sports betting“We’ve also been able to attract a lot of jobs into New Jersey because it’s a fintech business, basically … It’s been a home run. I wholeheartedly endorse it.”- Phil Murphy, New Jersey Governor (Source Link)

Massachusetts sports betting conference committee set

@iDEA_Growth: MASSACHUSETTS: Following action from the House earlier this week the Senate today appointed their conferees. They include Sens. Michael Rodrigues, Eric Lesser and Patrick O’Connor. Let the negotiations begin! #sportsbetting

iLottery sales to reach $5.3 billion in CY2022

Summary: Despite a 7% year-over-year decrease in Q1 2022 sales, Eilers & Krejcik Gaming is forecasting online lottery sales of $5.3 billion in CY2022. Why it matters: 14 states have legalized the sale of online lottery products, which are currently available in 12 states – Connecticut and West Virginia are in the process of structuring […]

SBK announces entry into Iowa online sports betting market

Summary: Smarkets will launch its SBK Sportsbook betting exchange platform in Iowa later this year, per a Thursday press release. SBK Sportsbook currently operates in Colorado, and plans to launch in Indiana prior to the Iowa launch. Why it matters: SBK Sportsbook brings the betting exchange concept to the U.S., but the format is an […]