Sporttrade Receive Key Approvals From CFTC
Sporttrade, the company behind the premier sports market technology platform announced that the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially granted them registration as both a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and a Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO). The designation allows the company based just outside of Philadelphia to support intermediated activity through Futures Commission Merchants. Sporttrade CEO Alexander Kane said ...
Kalshi, Philadelphia 76ers Agree To Multi-Year Partnership
LeBron James now playing for the 76ers is the big story coming out of Philadelphia, but it’s not the only headline. The NBA squad announced a multi-year deal with Kalshi as its official prediction market partner. With the collaboration, the Sixers are the league’s first team to partner with one of several official prediction markets. The announcement isn’t surprising being ...
Exclusive: Ember Casino Executive Provides Update Following June NJ Online Casino Launch
Ember Casino is one of those names that New Jersey online casino players might not know about yet. Parent company Delaware North has been focused on building brand recognition, expanding its game library, and most recently establishing a partnership with Captain Up, an award-winning engagement and loyalty platform. To get a better idea with how things have been going since ...
Bet365 Sportsbook & Casino app makes West Virginia Debut
It seems bet365 isn’t finished yet with expanding its North American footprint as the operator has officially announced its launch in West Virginia. It means that as of August 27, the bet365 sportsbook and online casino is completely legal to use in the Mountain State. Call it perfect timing as the West Virginia Mountaineers college football team opens the 2026 ...
Exclusive: Vegas Club Casino Executive Shares Details of Newest NJ iGaming App
Vegas Club Casino is one of the newest brands to join the extremely mature New Jersey iGaming market this summer. The platform from G2 Digital launched on June 25 via a market access deal with Caesars Atlantic City. Co-founders Greg Carlin and Dan Alexander are leading the team. Deadspin spoke exclusively with Carlin, who previously served as CEO and co-founder ...
Delaware North’s Ember Casino Makes Garden State Debut
Delaware North, the global hospitality and entertainment company, has officially joined New Jersey’s iGaming market with the launch of Ember Casino. The new product rollout is the initial phase of a broader rebrand of Delaware North’s gaming business via a unified brand identity. Call it a late arrival to New Jersey’s booming online casino industry, which has been around since ...
Congress Concerned About Online Gambling Harms To Young Americans
The growing normalization of online gambling and the potential harms they pose to young Americans continues to be a concerning issue. North Carolina Congresswoman Valerie Foushee and New York Congressman Paul D.Tonko are leading the push to hold industry CEOs responsible. The lawmakers sent letters to CEOs of several online gambling companies, including BetMGM, FanDuel, Caesars Entertainment, and DraftKings, requesting ...
FanDuel Announces RG Partnership With Erin Andrews
Erin Andrews is teaming up with FanDuel to serve as a Responsible Gaming Ambassador. If the name sounds familiar it’s because we’re talking about the same Andrews who serves as a sideline reporter on Fox Sports’ lead NFL broadcast team. It’s the one that includes play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt and former New England Patriots quarterback and now game analyst Tom ...
First Roll of the Dice Coming To Resorts World NYC
New York City land-based gambling will be changing forever on April 28. Resorts World New York City will officially open the first ever live table games in Big Apple history. The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) is conducting final testing this week. Resorts World is adding over 240 table games, including blackjack, roulette, craps, and baccarat. It’s a massive ...
New Jersey Online Casinos Clear $272M In March Revenue
The March revenue report from the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) is the latest evidence that the New Jersey online casino industry is showing no signs of slowing down. It almost was a new all-time record month as the $272.1 million fell just shy of December’s $273.2 million. The result is 11.6% higher than the $243.9 million earned during the ...
Bet365 Sportsbook And Online Casino Enters Mature Michigan Market
Clearly, bet365 isn't done expanding across the United States as the brand is officially live in Michigan. April 17 is the official launch day. It means Michigan gamblers can download the integrated bet365 online sportsbook and iGaming platform. New Jersey and Pennsylvania are the only other states where the combined product is live. Trip Stoddard, Head of Business Development at ...
Miami Heat Could Cut Terry Rozier Before NBA Playoffs Start
With the NBA Playoffs now weeks away, other media outlets are reporting that guard Terry Rozier’s name will not be included on the Miami Heat’s playoff roster. According to published reports, the Heat are expected to waive Rozier before the end of the regular season, which will create a roster spot for Miami’s postseason run. April 12 is the final ...
PA Online Casinos Monthly Revenue Exceeds $300 Million, Again
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) released its February revenue report this week, and the iGaming results once again made headlines. Online casinos earned $300.6 million for the month, up 14.9% from the same period last year when the total was $261.5 million. The numbers saw a slight 4.9% decline from January’s $316.2 million, but February had two less days ...
NCAA’s Draw the Line PSA Addresses Student-Athlete Harassment Associated With Sports Betting
The NCAA has launched a public service announcement to increase awareness of the harassment and hurdles that student-athletes face due to sports betting. Its Draw the Line campaign coincides with the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, with first-round games taking place March 19 and 20. The new spot will air throughout March Madness and highlight the importance of protecting student-athletes. It’s ...
PGCB Launches “What’s Really At Stake” Initiative Ahead Of March Madness
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced the launch of its "What’s Really at Stake" campaign, designed to heighten awareness of this problematic issue. Information and support will be shared via social media posts, online advertising, a dedicated website at WhatsReallyatStake.com, and promotional materials. All of it is being made available to individuals, educational institutions, or counselors as a free ...
With March Madness Fast Approaching, The NCAA Is Looking To Curb Pressures Associated With Sports Betting By Introducing New Player Availability Reporting System.
With NCAA basketball tournament first-round games taking place March 19 and 20, the Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Committees have announced penalties and requirements for the March Madness player availability reporting program. The press release highlighted how these availability reports are intended to “reduce betting-related pressure, solicitations, and harassment student-athletes and other team personnel receive from bettors connected to ...
Imperial Treasures Casino Making U.S. Debut Via Wind Creek Bethlehem Partnership
The Wind Creek online casino page continues to share a message to customers with the words “Your App Is Moving!” in all caps. The note goes on to inform users “On March 10, 2026, Wind Creek Bethlehem’s current real money gaming website and app will close for play.” It also teases a new real-money gaming experience coming soon. Now there ...
$250.8 Million Powerball Win Sets Jackpocket Record
Jackpocket is enjoying a historic week thanks to the latest Powerball winner who purchased the winning ticket from Arkansas using the lottery courier app. When this week’s drawing revealed the numbers 2, 17, 18, 38, 62, plus the Powerball (20), the unnamed Jackpocket customer was $250.8 million richer, before taxes. News about the win was confirmed by parent company DraftKings ...
BetMGM, MGM Resorts Investing Over $1M In Responsible Gaming Research
With March being National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, MGM Resorts International and BetMGM are making over a $1-million expanded commitment to responsible gaming research, public awareness, and other areas. The announcement notes that $450,000 will go to the International Center for Responsible Gaming Research. It will be used to fund a new, groundbreaking research initiative examining sports betting and its ...
Arkansas Racing Commission Approves DraftKings, FanDuel Online Sportsbooks
FanDuel and DraftKings online sportsbooks are getting ready to start taking bets from Arkansas sports bettors. Just to be clear, this is not a new market launch. Legal sports betting actually launched in the Natural State more than three years ago. Up until now, the Arkansas sports betting market has not included any national brands. DraftKings released its official announcement ...