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August 11, 2021
Mike Ditka Joins as BetRivers.com NFL Brand Ambassador
Mike Ditka joins BetRivers.com as an official ambassador, consolidating the partnership between the sportsbook and the NFL’s Chicago Bears. NFL Legend Mike Ditka Joins BetRivers Rush Street Interactive, Inc. has become the latest company to secure a new ambassador, with former Chicago Bears player and coach, and NFL Hall of Famer, Mike Ditka joining the team. The partnership will […]
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August 11, 2021
New York Mobile Sports Betting Safe, despite Governor Cuomo’s Resignation
After months of facing accusations of sexual misconduct, and just as the state’s investigation of the claims was wrapping up, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced his resignation. This past Tuesday, the embattled governor gave his two weeks notice, paving the way for Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul to take over. While her ascension makes […]
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August 11, 2021
Barstool Sports Can’t Play NIL Ball with University of Louisville Athletes
The NCAA has begrudgingly accepted the fact that college athletes have the right to monetize themselves. Until California passed a law two years ago that guaranteed state athletes could sell their images, the NCAA took in millions by controlling that right. California’s efforts opened the floodgates for Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) agreements to appear, and […]
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August 10, 2021
Entain’s bwin Extends Partnership Deals with Bundesliga Clubs
Sports bookmaker brand bwin announced today it extended sponsorship deals with five German Bundesliga clubs to continue to support professional soccer in the country for further three seasons. Flagship Sponsorship Deal Entain-owned bwin extended partnerships to continue to be the exclusive sports betting partner with Borussia Dortmund, FC Union Berlin and FC Cologne from the […]
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August 10, 2021
MLB Considers Featuring Midweek Games on Barstool Sports
Barstool Sports and MLB are in advanced talks on featuring midweek games on the Barstool Sports platform, according to The New York Post. These talks are what Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool, referred to last week when he said that his company has contact with some major leagues. The potential partnership between Barstool and […]
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August 10, 2021
NBC Sports Brings Three New Divisions under “Next” Roof
As NBC Sports continues to consolidate its presence in the sports and technology space, the company is unifying three individual brands under the “Next” brand. NBC Keeps Pace with Changes in Sports and Tech NBC Sports’ Digital & Consumer Business division will launch a new team brand known as NBC Sports Next, which will bring together three of […]
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August 10, 2021
Sports Illustrated’s Upcoming Issue to Report on Sports Gambling
One of the most venerated sports publications is taking a look at sports gambling in the United States and how it has changed the country’s leagues, athletes and fans. Sports Illustrated upcoming issue covers all that has happened since PASPA was legalized. A Look at Today’s Sports Gambling Industry in the US Sports Illustrated is bringing […]
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August 10, 2021
VSiN Adds NFL’s Shaun King as Sports Analyst
VSiN is adding another prominent sports figure in the face of Shaun King, a former NFL quarterback and sports analyst, who will now join The Night Cap’s team. Shaun King Brings His Experience to VSiN Sports betting network VSiN is giving itself another awareness boost by signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and Super Bowl […]
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August 10, 2021
Barstool Founder Dave Portnoy Sees Leagues as “Money to Be Made”
Barstool Sports is looking to attract a new generation of gamblers and signing up more sports leagues. Company chief executive Dave Portnoy explains. Barstool Boss Speaks to Stuart Varney, Outlining Company Plans Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has his eyes set on the prize, the chief executive seems to suggest in an interview with “Varney & Co.” […]
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August 10, 2021
Arizona Cardinals, BetMGM Partner for Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium
The NFL is entering a completely new era, as are all sports leagues around the world. Despite their intrinsic connection, sports and sports betting have been forced to maintain their distance for decades, but not anymore. Sports leagues and teams are constantly partnering with sportsbooks in the new sports betting paradigm, and the Arizona Cardinals […]