In this month's column, Optimove explores how online gambling spend and engagement in America compares to the rest of the world The post Optimove Insights: US casino players staked more than six times the global average in May first appeared on EGR North America.
Governor Ned Lamont signs Senate Bill 1235 into law, with the legislation coming into effect from October 1 The post Connecticut becomes second state to officially ban sweepstakes casinos first appeared on EGR North America.
Jeff Landry vetoes SB 181 despite the proposal receiving support from both chambers, as he insists the state regulator will continue to take action against the rapidly growing vertical The post Louisiana sweepstakes ban bill deemed “not necessary” as governor opts not to sign first appeared on EGR North America.
Operator says it is “disappointed” with lawmakers in the state over new per-bet transaction fee, as CEO sounds alarm over potential growth of the black market The post DraftKings joins FanDuel in adding $0.50 charge to bets in Illinois first appeared on EGR North America.
New York-based prediction market leverages Google Veo 3 technology to produce 30-second commercial bosses claim took just 48 hours to create The post Kalshi broadcasts AI-powered advert during NBA Finals game first appeared on EGR North America.
Alex Wolf moves to the sweepstakes and prediction markets operator and is joined by fellow former Underdog head Chris Staszak in expanded legal team The post Novig installs ex-Underdog senior counsel as new chief legal officer first appeared on EGR North America.
SVP of growth Sarah Durkin and SVP of marketing and engagement Zachary Sold to bolster marketing efforts, as Seminole Tribe operator’s hiring spree continues The post Hard Rock Digital adds ex-Better Collective and Caesars heads to marketing leadership team first appeared on EGR North America.
Data for men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments reveals gambling-linked abuse aimed at players down 36% and 66%, respectively The post NCAA: March Madness sports betting abuse slumped 23% in 2025 first appeared on EGR North America.
Atlanta-based firm also secures Great Place to Work certification while penning its fifth MLB franchise partnership in two months The post PrizePicks becomes the official DFS partner of the LA Dodgers first appeared on EGR North America.
Operator debuts BetRivers Poker in Delaware, Michigan, and West Virginia, adding to existing footprint in Pennsylvania The post Rush Street Interactive launches poker platform across three more MSIGA states first appeared on EGR North America.