Lawmakers across 28 US states have proposed changes to gambling rules, reportedly targeting social casinos, micro-betting, prediction markets and other activities. Measures described include proposed bans or tighter regulation of social casinos, limits on some sports wagers and possible restrictions on prediction markets.
Operators and suppliers may face different proposed restrictions across multiple state markets.
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JCM Global said it promoted Kyle McCart to account executive for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. McCart joined the company nearly four years ago as a systems project technician before moving to its sales team as an associate.
Churchill Downs is assessing offers for nine casinos across eight US states. Chief executive Bill Carstanjen said in a September interview that strategic priorities drove the proposed disposals, while the properties continued to perform well. Sale proceeds are expected to reduce debt, although the company has warned that it may not complete every disposal.
It was reported that bet365's monthly gaming report tracks August online slot preferences across three US states. The operator compiles data from 22 online casino markets worldwide.
Novig said it has launched nationwide as a CFTC-registered designated contract market, completing its transition to a prediction market platform. The company said its event contracts are available to users aged 21 and over and that cumulative trading volume has exceeded $6 billion.
It was reported that Hard Rock Bet added 20 casino titles in New Jersey and Michigan and two Florida games on 31 July. Playtech supplied the Florida additions, which use past motor racing results.