New US-market technology incumbent Bet.Works have confirmed the appointment of Quinton Singleton as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO). Updating the market, Bet.Works details the appointment of Singleton former strategy lead for NYX Gaming as a major coup for its developing prospects and propositions. Singleton joins Bet.Works leadership from SG Digital, where he most recently served as Vice President of …
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Home support – William Hill US sponsors Light FC Vegas
FTSE bookmaker William Hill has moved to expand its profile and coverage within Nevada, confirming that it will become the official betting partner of Las Vegas Lights FC (Lights FC). Playing in the United Soccer League, a division under MLS franchises, Lights FC is Las Vegas’ most popular professional soccer team, playing its games in Cashman Field (capacity: 10,000). The …
Read More »Expert Focus – All on the line in New Jersey’s battle of PASPA
All eyes are set to fall on the USA today, as the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) hears oral arguments from New Jersey officials regarding the constitutionality of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). With a distinct focus on New Jersey’s bid to offer licensed sports betting, the state has already faced seven losses in federal …
Read More »All eyes on Capitol Hill as Chris Christie seeks Supreme Drop of PASPA
Today, US Supreme Court Justices’ will hear initial ‘oral arguments’, put forward by New Jersey officials seeking to repeal provisions of 1992’s ‘Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA)’. New Jersey continues its decade-long battle to implement ‘state-licensed sports betting’, which had been previously rejected in 2015 by the US Justice Department. Arguing that PASPA regulations interfere with US states’ …
Read More »Spectrum Gaming & Gaming Economics: Go West…The opportunities for European providers as land-based gaming meets online in US
As European betting and gaming markets saturate and see industry-wide costs driven up, the USA may provide fertile land for European betting stakeholders as US gambling giants redefine their customer propositions. In a soon to be published industry White Paper, Spectrum Gaming and Gaming Economics assess current market dynamics, issues and stakeholder opportunities. ______________________ Overseas online operators and providers who hope …
Read More »U.S Court considers New Jersey bid to legalise sports betting
The U.S Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal by the state of New Jersey to legalise sports betting within its borders. The decision means that the case will be heard in the country’s highest court, with New Jersey having to convince five of the court’s nine justices to side with it against the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act …
Read More »WSOP extends ‘exclusive provider’ partnership with 888poker
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has extended its contract with 888poker, which will see the online brand become the exclusive provider of online qualifier satellites and promotions for the poker series. WSOP works with 888poker to provide players with entry opportunities to its tournaments, and made the announcement alongside confirmation of its 2017 schedule. Ty Stewart, WSOP Executive Director, is …
Read More »Caesars Entertainment appoints Ruben Sigala as CMO
Caesars Entertainment, an American casino operator based in Nevada, has appointed Ruben Sigala as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) following a successful interim period. Sigala, who has been with the company since September 2005, has served as CMO since May 2016. He has been appointed with immediate effect subject to regulatory approval. In 2005, he was hired as vice-president of …
Read More »William Hill expands virtual racing in Nevada
William Hill is now taking bets on Virtual Racing at four of its Reno Sports Books in Nevada. This includes the voice of legendary race caller Tom Durkin and features a new race every five minutes. Punters can opt for Win, Place, Show, Exactas, and Trifectas on lineups that range from eight to twelve animated horses. The bookmaker trialled its Virtual …
Read More »Cash strapped Deutsche Bank eyes $440 million sale of Red Rock Resorts
The Financial Times has reported that embattled European bank Deutsche Bank is preparing to cash-in on its 17% stake in Nevada casino operator Red Rock Resorts (formerly known as Station Casinos). Deutsche governance are reported to be seeking a $440 million sale price for its stake in Red Rock a company it invested in 2011 as the operator looked to …
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