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MIXI Inches Closer to PointsBet Takeover
MIXI announces it has more than 50% shareholder support in its bid to acquire PointsBet PointsBet Canada revenue from sports betting and igaming in FY 2025 was AU $42.9 million (US $28.1 million, 26% increase from FY 2024) No indication from MIXI...
FanDuel Sports Network and VSiN Join Forces
Partnership brings sports betting content to bettors nationwide "VSiN By the Books" airs weekdays from 7 - 10 a.m. EST FanDuel Sports Network has announced a sports content distribution deal with VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, just in time for the start of...
Las Vegas Strip Casino Revenue Up in July
Las Vegas Strip casino revenue up 5.6% month-over-month Nevada casino revenue statewide increases 3.99% Canadian travel to Las Vegas drops again in July Some positive news for the Las Vegas Strip casino industry after months of negatives – revenue in July increased...
Sportsbook Operators Roll Out Tech Enhancements as NFL Betting Season Ramps Up
Caesars Sports Chief Operating Officer Ken Fuchs talks about betting tech stack improvements for the new NFL season BetMGM also announces sportsbook enhancements Users looking for an end-to-end experience that is faster, more intuitive, and trustworthy This is an ideal time of...
British Columbia Lottery Commission Appeals FINTRAC Decision to Federal Court
The British Columbia Lottery Commission (BCLS) was fined more than $1 million after an AML investigation Provincial corporation says it will appeal the decision BCLC says it was "ambushed" by FINTRAC's notice of violation The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) announced it's appealing...
iGaming Ontario Announces Appointment of New President and CEO
Joseph Hillier brings a blend of public and private sector experience Hillier was the former chief strategy officer of AGCO Industry observers see further growth of Ontario's iGaming market The board at iGaming Ontario (iGO) has finally announced the appointment of a...
Online Casino Handle in Ontario Hits 89% Market Share
Online casino market share increases compared to June Sports betting sees 10% month over month decrease in wagers and revenue Overall market handle increases 4% month over month There’s typically a downturn in sports betting during the summer months, but the level of...
Sports Betting Hall of Famer Oddsmaker Avello on NFL Betting Strategy
NFL season kicks off Sept. 4 with Cowboys versus Eagles Bills and Ravens Super Bowl betting favourites Sports Betting Hall of Famer Johnny Avello weighs in on what to focus on The American Gaming Association today announced its NFL betting estimates for...
Social Gaming and Sweepstakes Platform Shuts Down Canadian Operations
Sweepstakes casino to be shut down in Canada by October Virtual Gaming Worlds says it will be focusing on U.S. operations Chumba Casino is closing down its Canadian operations, the company behind the social gaming and sweepstakes platform confirmed in a statement...
Trump Jr.’s VC Firm Announces Multimillion Dollar Investment in Polymarket
Terms of investment not disclosed Polymarket names Trump Jr. to its advisory board Justice department and CFTC dropped investigations into Polymarket in July Donald Trump Jr. is adding to his prediction market portfolio with Tuesday's announcement that his venture capital firm is investing...
 
                         
                    
                             
                    
                             
                    
                             
                    
                             
                    
                             
                    
                             
                    
                             
                    
                             
                    
                            