After successfully passing a third reading, the Texas House of Representatives has approved the measures aimed at legalizing sports betting in Texas. House Joint Resolution 102 and Representative Jeff Leach’s House Bill 1942 will now proceed to the Senate for further consideration. During Thursday’s vote, HJR 102 garnered 101 votes out of a potential 143, […]
Yesterday (May 11), HJR 102 was approved by the Texas House with a vote of 101-42 and will now move to the state Senate for further discussion. If the bill is enacted, it would not directly legalize betting, but instead allow for a statewide vote to be conducted on the matter, which is scheduled to […]
As competition in Ontario reaches an all-time high, many iGaming and online sports betting companies in the region will prioritize adopting Paysafe’s payment solutions. This marks another milestone expansion for the payment provider, as it maintains its significant momentum in North America and gains access to a lucrative new market. Many operators consider the company […]
HJR 155 is among the bills that received backing from 92 representatives on Wednesday, allowing for the establishment of multiple destination casinos. However, 51 House members were against it. For the bill to proceed to the Senate, it needs a minimum of 100 positive votes (two-thirds of the House members) in its second vote, which […]
According to Nuvei’s Q1 report ending March 31, 2023, the firm’s total volume rose by 45% to $42.4 billion. The company’s revenue, primarily driven by eCommerce, increased by 20% to $256.5 million. Nuvei Achieves Significant Regional Progress and Enhanced Financial Forecast Nuvei’s Q1 report also indicated significant growth in specific regions, with a 55% increase […]
New research by the American Gaming Association (AGA) has revealed that American support for legal sports betting has increased significantly since the federal ban on sports wagering was lifted in 2018. The research highlights the following key findings: 85% of American adults support the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports […]
Ahead of its grand opening on January 23, 2023, patrons were seen standing in a line outside Rivers Casino Portsmouth. However, the Virginia casino has now agreed to pay the state a sum of $275K, following three allegations of compliance breaches. Under Virginia’s 2020 commercial gaming bill, the Virginia Lottery Board is responsible for all […]
After undergoing several amendments to the version passed by the House, House Bill 127, which seeks to legalize online sports betting in Vermont, has passed its third reading in the state Senate. The bill now awaits confirmation from the House before proceeding to Governor Phil Scott for his signature. The governor has expressed his intention […]
A controversial bill has been introduced in Colorado that proposes to allow casinos to provide loans to their players. Although some members of the legislature have welcomed the proposal, many believe that it could worsen harm by enabling players to gamble more than they can afford. SB23-259, also known as the credit gambling bill, has […]
FansUnite Entertainment has sold McBookie, its sportsbook and online casino platform targeting Scotland, for over CA$5m (€3.3m) to an undisclosed third party The sale price is more than double the amount FansUnite paid for McBookie in March 2020, which was CA$2.2m. McBookie has seen impressive revenue growth for three consecutive years, with turnover and gross […]