FanDuel is enhancing its relationship with Major League Baseball (MLB) after signing a new deal designating the operator as a co-exclusive Official Sports Betting Partner of MLB. While the multi-year arrangement includes all the promotional bells and whistles commonly associated with such deals, it also includes a streaming arrangement that will likely bring plenty of…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is thawing slightly on the issue of casino affiliate marketing and is opening an affiliate test period until April 14. It's a step in the right direction for affiliates, who haven't been able to work in the state at all until this point, but there's no guarantees on how long affiliate…
The good times continue rolling in Nevada where gaming revenue for January 2023 was up a whopping 18 percent over the previous year. Statewide, regulated Nevada gaming operators collected $1.27 billion, compared with just $1.08 billion in January 2023. But while casino operators are celebrating, financial analysts warn that the Silver State's fast ride could…
MGM Resorts and BetMGM are taking advantage of the most popular gaming product in the United States with the launch of their new omni-channel slot experience, MGM Riches. Touted as "the companies' first custom slot experience that can be played both online via BetMGM and as a traditional slot game at MGM Resorts properties throughout…
Bally's is pulling the plug on Monkey Knife Fight, a daily fantasy sports (DFS) site the company acquired during a buying spree aimed at beefing up its sports products. Monkey Knife Fight's untimely demise comes just two years after Bally's acquired the up-and-coming DFS operator for $90 million. When Bally's first purchase Monkey Knife Fight,…
One key distinction of regulated gaming in Massachusetts is that the state did not allow casino affiliate marketing. But members of the Massachusetts Gambling Commission (MGC) recently reversed course and are allowing affiliates in the market after a recent meeting with several representatives of the affiliate world. The MGC's course correction took place just one…
The Seattle Kraken and Muckleshuck Indian tribe made NHL history last week when they announced that the tribe's logo would be appearing on the hockey team's sweaters. This marks the first time that an an NHL team has partnered with an Indian tribe on a sponsorship patch. Though the deal has much in common with…
US-facing sportsbook operators are gearing up for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament (aka, March Madness) and, according to a recent survey conducted by VegasOdds, this year's tournament could produce a massive $6 billion handle. The results of the survey highlight the highly cyclical nature of the US market, and provides some insight into the collective…
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a regulated gaming expansion that would legalize sports betting in the Land of 10,000 Lakes and put complete control of the newly expanded market in the hands of the state's tribal groups. It's a unique approach to gaming expansion that could bring huge, new revenue streams to a group of operators…
The UK horse racing business has seen its shares of ups and downs over the past decade as shrinking interest in the sport and the chaos of the pandemic have eaten into its core business activities. But the British love their Grand National and that signature event has a new official betting partner with an…
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