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Jai-Alai betting launches on Hard Rock Bet

23 January 2025 at 5:04am UTC-5
U.S. sportsbook operator, Hard Rock Bet, has added the World Jai-Alai League to its online sportsbooks. Users of Hard Rock Bet will now be able to bet on the world’s fastest ...

Virginia online casino bill pushed to 2026

22 January 2025 at 1:51pm UTC-5
Virginia will not pass legislation on online casino gaming this year, as a bill to legalize online casinos was pushed from 2025 to 2026. SB 827 would have allowed the state to ...
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Michigan breaks monthly igaming revenue record to end 2024

22 January 2025 at 1:29pm UTC-5
Michigan online casinos collected over US$244 million in gross receipts in December 2024, collecting US$219.6 million in igaming adjusted gross receipts. Both figures are ...

Jackpocket hits Mega Millions record with US$112 million winner

22 January 2025 at 6:11am UTC-5
Jackpocket’s multijurisdictional lottery game Mega Millions will pay out US$112 million to its first jackpot winner of the year in Arizona. Jackpocket is a lottery subsidiary ...
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ESPN Bet goes live in Washington D.C.

22 January 2025 at 5:21am UTC-5
ESPN Bet, the online sportsbook operated by ESPN and Penn Entertainment, has launched in Washington D.C. The online sportsbook went live thanks to an agreement with Monumental ...

HotTakes adds Incentive Games CEO as strategic adviser ahead of U.S. launch

22 January 2025 at 4:14am UTC-5
HotTakes has appointed Incentive Games Chief Executive Officer John Gordon as a strategic adviser, as the free-to-play sports prediction provider prepares to enter the U.S. market ...

Digitain Group products secure Brazil certification

22 January 2025 at 2:43am UTC-5
Digitain Group has been certified by Gaming Laboratories International to operate in Brazil’s online gaming market. The Brazilian igaming market went live on 1 January, and ...

Wyoming breaks sports betting handle record in December 2024

21 January 2025 at 1:56pm UTC-5
Wyoming sports betting handle for December 2024 reached over US$25 million, breaking the previous record of US$24.8 million in October 2024. Cash payouts totaled just over US ...

IC360 alert sparks investigation into Michigan basketball

21 January 2025 at 1:29pm UTC-5
Integrity Compliance 360 has sent out an alert to its clients concerning a men's college basketball game after a bettor attempted to place a large wager on Central Michigan ...

Inspired Entertainment unveils Roulette 4 Ball Extra Bet

21 January 2025 at 6:24am UTC-5
Gaming provider Inspired Entertainment has revealed a new hybrid dealer game it will market to online casino partners across the globe. The supplier announced the launch of ...