BetMGM has partnered with social media influencer Brian Christopher Slots

BetMGM is a prominent sports betting and iGaming operator in the United States. Recently, the industry operator announced an exclusive partnership with Brian Christopher Slots. He is a popular YouTuber and social media influencer for slots and casinos. Christopher is joining BetMGM as a brand ambassador. Moving forward, his content will featured on live streams […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Jun 2024
New Jersey Creates Responsible Gambling Task Force

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 360 to establish the Responsible Gambling Task Force to battle problem gambling in the Garden State. New Jersey Governor’s Office cited a 2023 study revealing that 6% of residents are at a high risk for problem gambling In a press release announcing the new Task Force, the […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jun 2024
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is favored to be the first designated hitter to win League MVP

In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers are 46-30. That’s the third-best record in the NL over halfway through June. The team is coming off a 7-6 loss to the Rockies in Colorado on Wednesday. Despite the loss, the Dodgers are still first in the NL West. This offseason, the team signed free-agent superstar […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Jun 2024
Virginia Saw 973% Increase In Problem Gambling Calls From 2019 to 2023

In March 2020, the Virginia General Assembly and Senate passed SB 384 and HB 896, which brought legal sports betting to the Old Dominion, and this move led to the state seeing a 973% increase in problem gambling calls from 2019 to 2023. Carolyn Hawley, Director of the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, said […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jun 2024
Betr Agrees to Strategic Partnership With Betting Ladies

Betr, the micro-betting operator, has agreed to a strategic partnership with Betting Ladies, “America’s number 1 sports betting community for women” who have a passion for wagering and gaming. Betr will help Betting Ladies establish an environment for women in the sports betting industry Founded in 2022 by Joey Levy and Jake Paul, Betr is […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jun 2024
Michigan Reports $40M In Mobile Revenue, Posts 12% Hold In May

The Michigan Gaming Control Board reported $239.5 million in online gambling revenue, $40.9 million in gross mobile sports betting revenue, and a 12%.1 hold for May on Tuesday. If retail numbers are factored in, operators collected $42.8 million in gross winnings. Michigan became the 10th state to surpass $16 billion in all-time handle May’s win […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jun 2024
A bettor’s winnings could become ‘dormant’ if their sportsbook account is not used regularly

In New Jersey, Jim Bob “J.B.” Hartenstein is an avid sports bettor. He has several betting accounts opened in the Garden State. Earlier this year, Hartenstien opened an email from a New Jersey operator earlier this year. According to compliance laws surrounding internet gambling in NJ, wagering accounts that have been inactive for one year […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Jun 2024
WynnBET’s iGaming operations in Michigan were acquired by Caesars

In Michigan, Caesars Entertainment acquired WynnBET’s iGaming market access. This was announced on Tuesday by Caesars. They secured a long-term rights extension through the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. This will allow Caesars to operate in Michigan. The Michigan Control Game Board worked with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians to […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Jun 2024
Massachusetts Sports Betting Handle Tops $587M In May

The Massachusetts sports betting handle climbed exponentially year-over-year in May, and combined operator revenues increased month-over-month. However, overall wagering activity dropped from April’s haul, along with revenues compared to the same month in 2023. Massachusetts sports betting handle posted a year-over-year increase of 32.4% from $457.1 million in May 2023 Sports bettors in the Bay […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jun 2024