Sports
June 25, 2021
XB Net Signs Improved Deal Extension with the Breeders’ Cup
Racing industry content provider XB Net secured exclusive terms in a 3-year contract extension for the Breeders’ Cup World Championship to bolster its ongoing partnership with the festival of thoroughbred racing around the world. Broadcasting and Video-Streaming Rights The agreement between XB Net and the Breeders’ Cup includes broadcast and video-streaming distribution rights from the […]
Sports
June 24, 2021
Mattress Mack Goes All-in on the Astros to the Tune of $3.5M
There’s no crying in baseball, but just don’t tell Mattress Mack. The legendary Texas furniture store owner has gone ‘all-in’ on his beloved Houston Astros with a mammoth $2 million bet to win the World Series in 2021. Mattress Mack, officially known as Jim McIngvale, has become synonymous with placing large bets on his favorite […]
Sports
June 24, 2021
Vasiliy Lomachenko Takes on Masayoshi Nakatani: Odds, Preview, Date, Stream
Recovering from his loss to Teófimo Lopez, Lomachenko will get a shot to put his name back on the top in the upcoming bout with Masayoshi Nakatani. The odds favor him. Lomachenko Listed as Favorite in Nakatani Bout Following his upset defeat to Teófimo Lopez in October, Vasiliy Lomachenko is returning for a chance to prove his mettle once […]
Sports
June 24, 2021
NFL Looking into Minority Sale of Media Business
The NFL is exploring options to unload a minority stake in its media business as broadcasters face new challenges in cultivating and reaching audiences. Minority Sale in NFL Media Business Could Lead to Innovation The beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but with things-to-see proliferating and eyeballs now in short supply, traditional media […]
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June 23, 2021
Genius Becomes AFA’s Official Data and Streaming Partner
Under a new agreement, the AFA named Genius Sports Official Data and Streaming partner. The company received exclusive rights for capturing, distributing and broadcasting official AFA data. Genius Expands AFA Partnership, Adds Official Data and Streaming Rights Genius Sports, the leading sports data provider, announced on Tuesday that it was chosen to be an exclusive […]
Sports
June 23, 2021
Single-Event Sports Wagers Set to Launch in Canada
Although there were times that it seemed it didn’t have great odds of being approved, a bill making its way through Canada’s legislative maze has exited successfully. The Senate has approved Bill C-218, which will allow sports gamblers to place bets on single games, moving beyond the parlay bets as the only previous option. The […]
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June 22, 2021
North Bay Tribes Push for Legalization of Sports Betting in California’s Tribal Casinos
The North Bay tribes are supporting the legalization of sports betting at native land casinos. This results in an expensive conflict between the tribes and other bookmakers as it may give tribal casinos a monopoly on sports gambling. The state measure in question is scheduled for the ballot in November next year and would potentially make […]
Sports
June 22, 2021
Chicago Bears Named BetRivers and Rivers Casino Official Partners
The 2021 season in the National Football League (NFL) has not begun yet but one franchise, The Chicago Bears, already scored a major coup. Local Sportsbook and Casino Support The Bears announced today a multi-year exclusive partnership deal with Chicago-based gaming operator Rush Street Interactive (RSI) under which the online sports betting brand of RSI, […]
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June 21, 2021
Expensive Problem May Be Ahead for the Washington Football Team
The Washington Redskins rebranded to the Washington Football Team last year. Now, reportedly the team may have an expensive issue to resolve after receiving a refusal for trademarking their name on clothing. Washington Football Team Rebranded Last Year Based in the Washington metropolitan area, the Washington Football Team is an American football franchise that competes […]
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June 21, 2021
Addict Gambles Away $1.8M of Stolen Money
Pushed by his severe gambling addiction, 44-year-old Andy May lost over $1.8 million by betting through several gambling operators. Most of the wagered sum turned out to be stolen, which reopened the discussion about regulation in the gambling industry. May got the monetary fuel for his gambling addiction from Sealskinz – the outdoor clothing company he worked for as a senior manager. The […]