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Oregon Lottery extends retail contract through June 2027
The extension gives retailers and the lottery more time before the next contract is developed.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
Fanatics begins migration of PointsBet platform in Illinois
The migration adds Fanatics to Illinois’ mobile sports betting market and transfers PointsBet customers and technology to its platform.
Seven US operators form responsible gaming association with more than $20m
The association plans to fund research, education and shared initiatives intended to support responsible gaming practices.
GambleID, Betsson Sportsbook and Better Collective run US betting surveys
The planned findings could give participating operators information on bettor behaviour and industry compliance trends.
South Africa gambling market report cites ZAR30bn annual value
The cited market estimate and acquisition offer operators and investors context on South Africa’s gambling sector.
Apple displays DraftKings odds in its sports app
A future betting link could affect how users reach DraftKings, but no such link is currently described.
PENN plans first ESPN BET retail sportsbook at Detroit casino in April
PENN’s planned venue would establish ESPN BET’s first retail sportsbook at a PENN property.
Mickelson avoids betting comments during Las Vegas golf event
The report connects a prominent golfer’s gambling-related disclosure with wider commercial developments in professional golf.
Yolo Group joins IBIA ahead of Brazil sports betting market opening
The membership addresses an integrity-body condition described for operators seeking licences in Brazil.
Flutter seeks startup partner for female-focused gaming product
The competition offers a potential partner a route to develop a female-focused gaming product across Flutter’s UK and Ireland brands.
NFL reviews betting integrity and safeguards ahead of Las Vegas Super Bowl
The league’s approach shapes operator partnerships and its expectations for betting-related integrity safeguards.
Salsa Technology showcases Brazil solutions at ICE London 2024
Salsa’s technology partnership with an accredited operator connects its products to Paraná’s regulated market.
Barstool Sports reportedly negotiates DraftKings marketing deal
The proposed partnership could provide DraftKings with promotion and customer referrals through Barstool’s media platforms.
Betr secures sports betting access in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Kentucky
Suppliers and competitors can track Betr’s planned sportsbook expansion and Pennsylvania online casino entry.
PENN launches ESPN BET as Fanatics expands US sportsbook business
The launches and proposed acquisition add competition among sportsbook brands in the US market.
Fanatics expands sports betting activity across several US markets
The reported market entries and contracts affect operators' competitive access across multiple state gambling markets.
Kindred plans to close Unibet sportsbooks in five US states
The planned exits affect Unibet’s state market access, while the Connecticut selection adds a named competitor to that market.
ESPN donates $200,000 to UNLV for responsible sports betting research
The programme may inform responsible gambling and marketing practices as ESPN enters sports betting.
PENN and ESPN launch ESPN BET in the US on 14 November
The launch gives operators a new sportsbook competitor backed by ESPN branding.
ESPN and PENN prepare ESPN BET launch in 17 US states
The planned bet-slip link connects ESPN sports content with PENN’s betting platform for customers in the launch states.
Penn schedules ESPN BET launch for 17 US states on 14 November
The launch depends on state approvals, making licensing status central to the sportsbook’s planned 17-state rollout.
ESPN and PENN prepare ESPN BET launch using fantasy database
Questions about converting season-long fantasy players into bettors may affect PENN’s customer-acquisition strategy for ESPN BET.
Lotteritilsynet appoints Blå Kors to run Norway’s Hjelpelinjen from 2024
The agreement establishes who will provide Norway’s gambling helpline and remote treatment from 2024.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
SeventySix Capital investor predicts ESPN BET will lead US sportsbook market
Kimmel’s forecast may shape expectations around PENN’s ESPN-branded sportsbook launch and its prospects in the US market.