Sports Betting

PlayUp Secures Sports Betting License in New Jersey

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  Australian operator PlayUp has expanded its footprint across the US by acquiring a sports betting license in New Jersey. This is the second market access agreement that PlayUp has announced after the recent acquisition of their Colorado license. To gain the license, PlayUp entered into a multi-year deal with FR Park Racing (FRP) which…

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Churchill Downs Secures Approval for Sports Betting in Tennessee

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  Churchill Downs has secured approval for sports betting in Tennessee. Churchill Downs drew approval from the Tennessee Lottery’s Sports Wagering Committee, joining FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings, and Tennessee Action 24/7. Churchill Downs’ sportsbook, BetAmerica, is rebranding as TwinSpires. BetAmerica is live in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. Some steps remain before Churchill Downs’ Tennessee launch,…

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FSB secures GLI 33 certification ahead of US debut

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  Multi-channel sportsbook technology provider meeting highest possible integrity standards as North America launch nears FSB, the award-winning sports betting and iGaming technology provider, is pleased to announce it has been granted Gaming Laboratories International GLI 33 certification for its sports betting platform. FSB has successfully completed pre-compliance testing of its products and services against…

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Compare.bet Successfully Completes Registration Process in Colorado

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  Online gambling comparison site Compare.bet has successfully completed the registration process in Colorado and is now able to operate in the newly regulated US state. “Sports betting in Colorado has started with a bang this year – handle has climbed impressively despite COVID-19, and we’re seeing plenty of appetite from both customers and bookies…

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Sweden’s Spelinspektionen Clarifies New Sports Betting Restrictions

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  The Swedish gambling authority Spelinspektionen has sought to clarify the scope of new restrictions on the markets that licensed operators can offer for betting. New rules on sports betting that enter force on January 1 prohibit betting on football leagues below Sweden’s top four tiers. They also prohibit betting on violations of rules, such…

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Esports Entertainment Group Comments on Canadian Legislation to Legalize Single-Event Sports Wagering in Canada

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Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., an esports entertainment and online gambling operator, has commented on proposed Canadian Federal Government legislation to legalize single-event sports wagering in Canada (Bill C-13 “An Act to amend the Criminal Code”). “Esports Entertainment Group is excited to work within the proposed new regulatory framework to bring our SportNation and VIE Esports…

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