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Arkansas voters legalized commercial casino gambling through a November ballot referendum. Along with allowing two racinos to transition into full-scale casinos with slot machines and table games – as well as two brand-new from-the-ground-up casinos – Issue 4 legalized sports betting in the state. A gambler places a sports bet at the Saracen Sportsbook in …

Sports betting platform provider Kambi on Wednesday announced a deal with another emerging US operator. This time, the Malta-based technology company reached an agreement to provide sportsbook services for Affinity Interactive, which plans to operate under the brand DRF Sports. Affinity Interactive Chairman James Zenni said the multi-year partnership with gaming technology provider Kambi “is …

Ohio sports betting is officially legal, though it will be some time until the first sanctioned wager is placed. Pre-game ceremonies at an Ohio State Buckeye football game in 2019 are pictured. The Buckeyes play the Utah Utes in the Rose Bowl on January 1. Despite the Ohio sports betting bill being signed by the …

Fubo Sportsbook launched Monday in Arizona. It’s the second state for the app tied to the live-streaming platform fuboTV. After launching in Iowa last month, Fubo Sportsbook debuted in Arizona this week. Fubo Gaming President Scott Butera said the sports betting operator will soon expand to Indiana, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. (Image: fuboTV) The sports …

Following a rough stretch for a variety of sports betting stocks, some banks are reassessing ratings and price targets on those names. At Wells Fargo, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) and Flutter Entertainment (OTC:PDYPY) top the list of near-term ideas. The sportsbook at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Wells Fargo prefers Caesars and Flutter among sports betting equities. …

Horse racing is a contentious topic everywhere. While some believe it should be erased permanently, others believe it still has merit. Many French citi is experiencing a little of both. However, an increase in betting on the ponies in the country has BtoBet predicting races will make a strong return. The Prix de l’Arc de …

Spotlight Sports Group, a company focused on sports technology, content, and media, is shining the spotlight on itself once again. The company has teamed up with Spain-based Diario AS to promote the latter’s activities in the sports realm. Diario AS offices in Spain. The sports media company is bringing in Spotlight Sports to help it …

Deadwood sportsbooks began taking bets in mid-September. Less than three months later, oddsmakers are facing an array of fines for violating state regulations. The BetMGM Sportsbook at Tin Lizzie in Deadwood is seen in October 2021. Gaming regulators in South Dakota say multiple sportsbooks have violated sports betting regulations since such operations began in September. …

Maryland sports betting is officially underway, the first legal wager being placed at MGM National Harbor this afternoon, Dec. 9. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) cuts the tape on the BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge at MGM National Harbor. The event today was to celebrate the start of legal sports betting in Maryland. (Image: Twitter) After …

Major League Soccer (MLS) is eyeing Las Vegas for a potential home for one of its next expansion teams. MLS Commissioner Don Garber takes questions today during his State of the League address. The US soccer official says Las Vegas is being strongly considered for an expansion team in the coming years. (Image: MLS) MLS …