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FEATURED:New studio in Las Vegas allows ESPN to expand its sports betting presence
During a segment on ESPN’s Daily Wager broadcast last Tuesday, which aired ahead of Game 1 of the World Series, host Doug Kezirian asked the hosts of ESPN’s Baseball Tonight to weigh in on which player would hit the game’s first home run, a popular proposition bet on the co... [continue]
FEATURED:California: COVID-19 has changed how casinos do business — here’s where we’re at
When was the last time you went to a casino? If it was pre-COVID, you probably remember the crowds, the packed seats at slot machines and table games and a line for the buffet — all hallmarks of the casino experience. Since the start of the pandemic seven months ago, the casin... [continue]
FEATURED:Colorado sports wagers top $200M in September, thanks to kick from football season
Are you ready for some football? Coloradans were in September, according to sports betting figures released by the Colorado Division of Gaming on Friday. Fans wagered more than $207 million on all sports during the month, up 61% compared to August. Baseball led the way with more... [continue]
FEATURED:Arizona’s sports betting is shelved for 2021 as consensus fails
Legalizing sports betting in Arizona will probably have to wait until at least 2021, as the state and tribal operators have failed to reach consensus in several draft legislations so far. Arizona has decided on a two-pronged approach towards the legalization of sports betting in... [continue]
FEATURED:Second of Icahn’s three representatives resigns from Caesars Entertainment board
Three months after corporate raider Carl Icahn sold the bulk of his ownership stake in Caesars Entertainment, a second of his three representatives resigned his seat on the casino company’s board. In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday afternoon, the company sai... [continue]

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FEATURED:Casino closures leads to 8% Q3 revenue drop for Svenska Spel New
Svenska Spel has reported a revenue drop of 8% year-on-year for Q3 2020, with the casino closures brought about by the coronavirus pandemic having a “major impact.” The Swedish operator’s net gaming revenues for the period decreased to SEK 1.85bn ($211.2m), while operating... [continue]
FEATURED:Celebrities could be banned from appearing in UK gambling ads
The body behind the UK code for advertising is expected to ban the presence of celebrities in betting and gambling ads. The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) has launched a public consultation on the new measures in a bid to put an end to marketing targeted at under-18s.... [continue]
FEATURED:Mohegan CEO says Hellenikon casino will be big tourist magnet
A casino at the 8-billion euro ($9.47 billion) development of the abandoned Hellenikon International Airport, barely underway, will when finished hike tourism in traffic as much as 10 percent a year. That was claimed by Mario Kontomerkos, Chief Executive Officer of the Connectic... [continue]

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2020-10-25T18:43 EDTBetsson rides high on global profile following record Q3 performance
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2020-10-22T18:12 EDTHBLB to contribute £31.9m in GB racing funding for early 2021

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Analysts: Full House has the upper hand for Illinois casino project
By Howard Stutz, Executive Editor, CDC Gaming Reports
A casino project in Waukegan, Illinois – roughly 40 miles north of downtown Chicago and 15 miles south of the Wisconsin state li... [continue]
The U.S. sports betting industry needs to get smart!
By Andrew Tottenham, Managing Director, Tottenham & Co
I was listening to an online discussion about the growth of online gambling in the U.S. and various industry figures were talking ... [continue]
Old Hilltop and Old Randall Park
By Bernard Kroviak, CDC Gaming Reports
Growing old has some disadvantages - and a few advantages as well, like gaining new perspectives on things. I don't have much of a... [continue]
Keeping an eye on the ball, and tracking the rebounds
By Ken Adams, CDC Gaming Reports
Legal Sports Report recently reported on a study first published in the Journal of Prediction Markets that looked at NBA scorekeep... [continue]
Potential Bally’s branding and name change comprise an operational boost for Twin River
By Howard Stutz, Executive Editor, CDC Gaming Reports
Twin River Worldwide Holdings is paying Caesars Entertainment $25 million to acquire Bally’s Atlantic City in a deal that was an... [continue]