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[WATCH] Betfred’s and Wind Creeks’ First Bet in Pennsylvania

New Sports Betting Operator in Pennsylvania Wind Creek Hospitality and Betfred USA Sports have announced the opening of the newest sportsbook in Pennsylvania at Wind Creek Bethlehem on Wednesday November 18, 2020. The sportsbook is the first for Wind Creek in the US, and the third for Betfred Sports which has opened sportsbooks at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort…

[WATCH] BETEGY raises funds from JKR Investment Group and brings on Bill Pascrell III for US launch

Ahead of their upcoming US launch, SiGMA TV caught up with Alex Kornilov, managing director of sports company BETEGY to discuss the year ahead – watch the full interview below. We started to look at the US market back in 2018 when the American market was opening up – it quickly became clear it would…

US numbers for GGR improve significantly in Q3

The legalisation of sports betting across a number of states, together with the launch of iGaming in West Virginia, has resulted in a significant increase in Gross Gaming Revenue in Q3 2020 Recent numbers by the American Gaming Association (AGA) show an increase in commercial casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the third quarter of 2020. The numbers show a…

COVID-19 shaping the future for US lotteries

Due to the pandemic, many states have implemented a digital platform for ticket sales with all of them experiencing a surge in online ticket sales State lottery operators from Oregon to Maryland are encouraging their own state officials to permit the sale of online tickets to become the new norm as a sharp decrease in…

Casinos in Massachusetts are aiming to control the sports betting market

PPC and Encore call for current gaming licensees to be given the power to control sports betting Two out of three casinos in Massachusetts are in favour of the concept that those companies which pump millions of dollars, and are influential in the gaming market, should be given the authority to control sports betting if…

Curaçao’s gambling industry undergoes structural reform

The Netherlands has imposed new restrictions and requirements that need to be met for Curaçao to pocket economic relief packages  Curaçao has finally bowed down to  the Netherlands and has decided to tighten gambling licensing regulations, after facing added pressure from the Dutch government.

Resorts World Las Vegas and the Zouk Group join forces to launch entertainment complex

The partnership’s entertainment complex looks to bring Asian and Western culture together through activities and cuisine Resorts World Las Vegas is ready to launch an entertainment complex with an array of nightlife, entertainment and dining options under a new collaboration with the entertainment company Zouk Group. The Strip resort is currently under construction and is…

Wynn Resorts plans to expand its sports betting arm across the US

Wynn Resorts continues to flex their financial muscles by announcing strategic partnerships across the US and in the UK Ever since the Supreme Court lifted the federal ban on wagering in sports outside of the state of Nevada in 2018, many established companies involved in gaming have been eager to get into the mix across…

Entercom Communication announces $32 million acquisition

Entercom has purchased the sports data platform outlet, QL Gaming Group, for a reported $32 million in their quest for digital growth  Entercom Communications Corp, the Philadelphia based company, has announced that it has come to a final agreement to acquire the QL Gaming Group, a sports data and igaming affiliate program. This deal will…

Soft2bet goes from strength to strength in Latin America with Multiapuestas

B2B project combines advanced sportsbook and casino features Casino and Sportsbook platform provider Soft2bet has unveiled its latest innovative brand, MultiApuestas.