Business
July 1, 2021
Bally’s Strikes Groundbreaking Deal with WNBA Phoenix Mercury
Bally’s Corporation, an omnichannel gaming and entertainment services provider, signed a long-term deal with Phoenix Mercury to mark its first market entry via a professional women’s sports team. Exclusive Sports Betting Partner The 15-year agreement between Bally’s and the member of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Phoenix Mercury covers team sponsorship and partnership in […]
Business
July 1, 2021
Spotlight Sports Adds Crossword’s Rizikon Pro Management Platform
Crossword Cybersecurity’s risk management platform Rizikon Pro was implemented by Spotlight Sports Group. Thanks to the platform, Spotlight Sports reduced the time spent on supplier onboarding in half, while at the same time ensuring compliance. Spotlight Sports Integrates Rizikon Pro Digital publisher Spotlight Sports Group has implemented Crossword Cybersecurity’s innovative supplier assurance and third-party risk […]
Business
July 1, 2021
Melco Resorts Boss to Launch SPAC-based IPO in the US
The use of a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in order to gain access to a public exchange has picked up steam over the past couple years, especially in the gaming industry. It’s how companies like DraftKings, Super Group Holding Co. and others have been able to target a wider pool of investors. A new […]
Business
July 1, 2021
Vegas-Based Union Gaming Purchased by Real Estate Brokerage
Union Gaming has been intrinsically tied to the gaming industry since it was founded 13 years ago. The investment banking firm came about as the so-called Great Recession was taking hold and consumer activity was on the decline, but it proved to be resilient and was able to weather initial challenges. Company analysts have often […]
Business
June 30, 2021
Powerball to Increase Drawings, Monday Draw Starts in August
Drawings of the most popular US lottery – the Powerball – will increase in August. Powerball currently has drawings on Wednesday and Saturday, but starting August 23, a Monday draw will be introduced. Most Popular US Lottery to Increase Drawings America’s favorite lottery game, Powerball, revealed that it will be expanding its drawings this summer. […]
Business
June 30, 2021
End of Wire Act Debate Good News, According to Gaming Industry Lawyers
For almost 50 years, the US federal government applied the Federal Wire Act only to online sports gambling, not to other forms of gambling, in terms of allowing states to establish interstate revenue-sharing agreements. The Department of Justice (DOJ) then decided it wanted to create its own view of the Wire Act, which didn’t go […]
Business
June 29, 2021
Sportradar and NHL Sign 10-Year Landmark Partnership Deal
Global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services Sportradar announced today a 10-year partnership deal with the National Hockey Association (NHL) to become the league’s Official Betting Data and Streaming Rights and Official Media Data Rights and Integrity Partner. “The NHL has been a terrific partner for Sportradar for nearly seven years […]
Business
June 29, 2021
Scientific Games Exits Lottery and Sports Betting Businesses
Scientific Games Corporation has announced a divestment plan that will capitalize on its sports betting and lottery segments as part of a strategic review of the business. Lottery and Sports Betting Businesses to Provide Capital for Larger Growth Opportunities Scientific Games Corporation has announced plans to divest from its lottery and sports betting businesses in […]
Business
June 29, 2021
Tribes Request Probe into Off-Reservation Casino Approval
Opponents to an off-reservation casino project in Michigan are making sure they press all the buttons to halt further developments as the date for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to put the issue to rest approaches. Backroom Political Deal Tribal leaders of three Indian tribes in Michigan sent a letter to the inspector general for the US […]
Business
June 29, 2021
Universal Entertainment Takes on New Debt to Pay off Existing Debt Early
Universal Entertainment is going to use new debt to pay off existing debt, according to a recent announcement made by the company. The operator of the Okada Manila in the Philippines is planning on placing, outside its home country of Japan, new notes that will allow it to pay down the principal on existing notes […]