News and Analysis
New York Sports Betting Revenue Breaks Records
NY’s September betting revenue has smashed through previous records reaching $143.3m, a 43.9% increase on August’s figures. FanDuel remained the market leader, followed second by DraftKings and third by BetMGM. You can check out our gambling in New York guide to learn more about the ins and outs of laying sports bets in this state.
Betr First US Operator to Ban Credit Cards
US sports betting operator Betr will become the first US gambling operator to restrict the use of credit cards on their micro betting platform. The strategy follows the UK credit card ban, which affected all operators and has positively impacted problem gambling rates and easy access to credit.
PlayStar Sets Sights on Colorado Market
Online casino PlayStar has partnered up with GF Gaming in a pre-emptive match for when online casino legislation is created in Colorado. While no online casino legislation is currently underway, PlayStar has made their perfect match for when real-money online casino games get the green light.
Here’s what GF Gaming general manager Roger Brown had to say;
“Having seen what PlayStar has already achieved with its innovative and incredibly successful New Jersey launch, we had no doubts whatsoever that the brand was the perfect online partner for us in Colorado…Like us, PlayStar is a company that places a lot of emphasis on supporting the local community through promotions and partnerships – and when Colorado realises the vast potential of legal internet-based gaming, we’re confident they’ll deliver a first-class online casino experience to players in our state.”
OnAir Entertainment: Live Dealer Developer to Launch in the USA
Live casino supplier OnAir Entertainment has announced its new roadmap, which targets five US states launched by 2023. This is excellent news for players, should everything go to plan, as it will deliver new content and software to US players. Currently, the US live dealer market greatly needs diversification.
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