North America

SBTech sportsbook makes Mississippi and New Jersey debuts

SBTech has launched its sportsbook solution for casino partners in Mississippi and New Jersey, with its technology now live across five venues with three operators.

West Virginia loses lottery director as sports betting debuts

The director of the West Virginia Lottery Alan Larrick has resigned, with state governor Jim Justice appointing Doug Buffington as his replacement.

Mississippi legislature approves establishment of state lottery

Mississippi is to become the 45th US state to operate a lottery after lawmakers approved the move in a special session of the state House of Representatives.

Evolution Gaming hails “true milestone” of its US entry

Evolution Gaming has been busy in recent times agreeing a number of deals alongside US-facing organisations, which has seen the firm go live with its first live casino studio in the regulated market, situated in New Jersey.

IGT and William Hill US unite for Rhode Island entry

International Game Technology (IGT) has continued its strategic positioning within the United States’ sports betting scene, following a fresh agreement with William Hill US.

Driving Forward Arkansas’ casino scene

As the sports betting scene begins to see huge growth across the United States, one group is devoted to the expansion of the land based casino empire within Arkansas.

PlaySugarHouse launch sees Kambi strengthen NJ presence

Kambi Head of Content Gerard Starkey has said a third Kambi-powered sportsbook in New Jersey is “on the way” after the PlaySugarHouse Sportsbook went live in the Garden State.

Healthy State of the States as gaming revenues hit €40 billion

Key among the findings was that the commercial gaming industry brought in $40.28bn in gaming revenue in 2017, a 3.4 per cent increase over 2016, and the first time passed the $40bn mark.

Boyd Gaming optimistic about future growth prospects

The repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) has seen a plethora of organisations embark upon growth strategies, as each vies for a slice of the US sports betting pie.

Full House Resorts maps out plans for New Mexico casino

Gaming operator Full House Resorts has approached the New Mexico Racing Commission with a view to building luxury new destination, “La Posada del Llano”.