Gambling news stories
Here are some recent gambling news stories:
- Las Vegas Strip Casinos See Record Revenue: The Las Vegas Strip saw a record-breaking $6.6 billion in gaming revenue in 2022, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. (Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal)
- New York Online Sports Betting Launches: New York became the 18th state to launch online sports betting, with several operators including FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM going live. (Source: ESPN)
- Caesars Entertainment Acquires William Hill: Caesars Entertainment announced a deal to acquire William Hill, a UK-based sportsbook operator, for $4 billion. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- Pennsylvania Online Casinos Generate $113 Million in Revenue: Pennsylvania's online casinos generated $113 million in revenue in 2022, with online slots and table games driving the majority of the revenue. (Source: PennLive)
- NBA and MGM Sportsbook Extend Partnership: The NBA and MGM Resorts International extended their partnership, making MGM the official sportsbook of the NBA. (Source: Sports Business Journal)
- Florida Governor Signs Sports Betting Bill: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing sports betting in the state, with the first licenses expected to be issued in 2023. (Source: The Miami Herald)
- Iowa Online Casinos Generate $100 Million in Revenue: Iowa's online casinos generated $100 million in revenue in 2022, with online slots and table games driving the majority of the revenue. (Source: The Des Moines Register)
- New Jersey Online Casinos Generate $1.4 Billion in Revenue: New Jersey's online casinos generated $1.4 billion in revenue in 2022, with online slots and table games driving the majority of the revenue. (Source: The Press of Atlantic City)
- DraftKings and FanDuel Merge: DraftKings and FanDuel, two of the largest daily fantasy sports operators, announced a merger to create a combined entity with over $3 billion in revenue. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Illinois Online Casinos Generate $100 Million in Revenue: Illinois' online casinos generated $100 million in revenue in 2022, with online slots and table games driving the majority of the revenue. (Source: The Chicago Tribune)
These are just a few of the many gambling news stories that have been making headlines recently. If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest news and developments in the gambling industry, I recommend following reputable sources such as the Las Vegas Review-Journal, ESPN, and The Wall Street Journal.