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May 19, 2023

Soft2Bet lands betting and casino licences in Greece

Software solutions provider Soft2Bet has secured betting events and casino games remote gaming licences in Greece.

Issued by the Hellenic Gaming Commission’s Gaming Supervision and Control Commission (EEEP), the licences will enable Soft2Bet to roll out its online betting and casino products in the country.

The Greek licences follow recent approvals in Ireland, Denmark and Sweden, and form part of the provider’s wider growth plans in Europe.

Soft2Bet also said the approvals support its ongoing focus of operating in more regulated markets around the world.

“The issuance of our betting events and casino games remote gaming licences in Greece is a terrific step forward for us,” Soft2Bet’s group general counsel, David Yatom, said. “We view this as a springboard for further growth and are excited to pursue additional licence opportunities in the near future.

“Soft2Bet remains focused on and committed to expanding its operation and bringing our exceptional gaming experience to even fur..

May 18, 2023

PA gambling revenue reaches $476.7m in April

Gambling revenue in Pennsylvania climbed 3.3% year-on-year in April but fell short of the monthly record set in March.

Total market revenue for the month amounted to $476.7m, up from $461.6m in April 2022 but 7.5% lower than the record $515.3m in March of this year.

Land-based slots, the primary source of revenue for the state, declined 2.2% year-on-year to $213.0m. Retail table games also slipped 7.8% to $84.4m.

In contrast, online casino gaming revenue jumped 21.3% to $137.2m. Internet slots revenue was up 24.7% to $95.6m and igaming tables revenue climbed 16.1% to $38.9m, although ipoker revenue slipped 7.0% to $2.7m.

Hollywood Casino at Penn National retained top spot with $58.5m in total igaming revenue. Valley Forge Casino Resort was second with $31.2m, then Rivers Casino Philadelphia on $26.1m.

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May 17, 2023

Michigan revenue takes a tumble after record-breaking month

Commercial and tribal operators in Michigan generated $195.7m ($156.9m/€180.7m) from online and sports betting receipts in April, down by 9.5% compared to March.

Online gaming contributed $159.4m to this, compared to the $171.8m record achieved in March. Gross sports betting receipts fell by 18.6% to $36.3m.

Adjusted gross receipts, which account for promotional spending, combined to total at $167.9m. This was made up of $143.4m from online gaming and $24.5m from sports betting.

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May 17, 2023

NJ gambling revenue up 9.5% in April despite slots decline

Gambling revenue in New Jersey increased 9.5% year-on-year in April despite a drop in slot machine win, the state’s primary source of gaming revenue.

Total revenue for the month reached $462.7m, up from $422.5m in April 2022 but 5.1% behind the $487.4m generated in March of this year.

All areas of the market experienced year-on-year growth, with the exception of land-based slots where revenue fell 3.2% to $169.7m. Retail table games revenue edged up 2.9% to $61.8m, but the slots decline meant total land-based revenue fell 1.6% to $231.5m.

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May 17, 2023

Independent evaluator bill approved in Maryland

A bill that would require Maryland’s Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to instal independent evaluators to assess sports betting content has been signed by the state’s governor.

Governor Wes Moore approved bill SB621, which will become effective on 1 July 2023. Maryland’s sports betting market opened on 23 November 2022.

The content assessed by the evaluators will be that produced by sports betting experts, influencers and content partners.

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May 16, 2023

MA online sports betting handle surpasses $566m in first full month

Online sports wagering handle in Massachusetts amounted to $566.2m in April, the first full month of the state’s newly regulated market.

Massachusetts launched legal online sports betting on 10 March, with six licensed operators currently active in the state: Barstool Sportsbook, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel and WynnBet.

The $566.2m wagered by consumers in April continued a strong start to legal online betting in Massachusetts, following the $548.1m spent in the opening three weeks of regulation.

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May 15, 2023

Indiana sports betting handle continues to decline in April

Sports wagering handle in Indiana fell year-on-year in April, while the state also experienced a month-on-month decline in player spending.

Consumers bet $321.4m on sports during the month, down 10.7% from $360.0m in April last year and also 25.8% behind the $433.0m wagered in March of this year.

Basketball was again the most popular sport to bet on, drawing $91.6m in wagers, ahead of baseball on $61.2m and football with $3.4m. Some $91.6m was wagered in parlay bets and $74.0m was spent betting on other sports.

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May 12, 2023

Iowa sports betting handle continues to decline in April

Iowa experienced another year-on-year drop in sports wagering handle in April, although the state was able to report an increase in revenue.

Consumers spent $172.6m betting on sports during the month, down 2.7% from $177.4m in April 2022 and also 25.8% behind the $232.6m wagered in March of this year.

Of this total, $157.5m was wagered online, while the remaining $15.1m was bet with retail sportsbooks across the state.

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May 12, 2023

Texas House clears online sports betting amendment bill

The Texas House of Representatives has voted through a constitutional amendment bill that would allow voters in the US state to legalise online sports betting.

HJR 102 cleared the House by a vote of 101-42 yesterday (11 May) and will now progress forward to the state’s senate for further debate.

Should it pass into law, the constitutional amendment itself would not legalise wagering, but would permit a state-wide vote to be held on the issue. This would take place at an election on 7 November this year.

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May 10, 2023

SuperBook Sports launches in Maryland

Las Vegas-based sports wagering business SuperBook Sports has announced the launch of its online and land-based sports betting offering in the state of Maryland.

Consumers in Maryland can download the SuperBook Sports app or visit the website and place bets across a wide range of sports and competitions.

Players can also wager in-person at the new SuperBook Bar & Restaurant at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of Major League Baseball franchise the Baltimore Orioles. The facility features 38 televisions and an LED wall for watching live sports events.

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May 9, 2023

NY mobile sports betting revenue and handle up in April

Mobile sports wagering revenue and handle in New York both increased year-on-year during April, although the state experienced month-on-month declines.

Player spending in the month amounted to $1.54bn, which was 10.8% higher than $1.39bn in April 2022 but 14.0% behind the $1.79bn wagered in March of this year.

Gross gaming revenue followed a similar pattern, with the $138.8m generated in April being 33.3% up from $104.1m in the same month last year, but 14.7% lower than $162.8m in March.

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May 5, 2023

Kambi scores sportsbook extension with long-term partner Paf

Sports betting solutions provider Kambi Group has signed an extension to its sportsbook deal with long-term partner, Nordic operator Paf.

Under the agreement, Paf will continue to leverage Kambi’s technology to power its online sports betting offering.

Paf, which began working with Kambi back in 2011, is licensed and controlled by the local government of Åland in Finland. The operator’s Paf brand is live in Finland, Sweden, Spain, Latvia and Estonia.

Swedish-focused sub-brands No Account Bet and Speedy Bet have also been added to the Paf group of brands.

“Kambi has played an important role in our journey as we have continued to establish Paf in regulated European markets,” Paf chief gaming officer Kim Johansson said. “The Kambi betting client, combined with a broad suite of great products have helped us to deliver an excellent experience for our customers, and we are excited at the prospect of building on this in 2023 and beyond.”

Kambi co-founder and chief executive Kristian Nyl..

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