Sports
June 18, 2021
Paddy Power Breaks into Show Biz with The VAR Room
It’s not uncommon for businesses to look at different ways to diversify their operations, but Paddy Power is really exploring diversification. The bookmaker has introduced a new sitcom that it describes as a “tongue-in-cheek” exploration of Stockley Park, the home of English soccer’s video assistant referee (VAR). The show kicked off this past Wednesday, with […]
Sports
June 18, 2021
Arlington International Racecourse Could Move from Horses to Bears
Horses have been running races at Arlington International Racecourse since 1927, but the track might soon be overrun by bears. Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) is the current owner of the track and its massive 326-acre property, but announced earlier this year that it would sell the location for redevelopment. According to the Chicago Tribune, the […]
Sports
June 17, 2021
Betting company Dafabet Inks Partnership with Brazil’s Palmeiras
Brazilian football club Palmeiras has added Dafabet as its first official sponsor in an agreement that will run until the end of 2021. First Sponsor Deal for the Libertadores winner Sports betting company Dafabet announced it is becoming the official betting partner of one of Brazil’s most popular football clubs, Palmeiras. The information was revealed […]
Sports
June 17, 2021
William Hill Partners with Contentstack in a Push to Become an International Content Leader
UK sports betting giant William Hill has announced that it has partnered with leading content platform Contentstack to spearhead its change in digital strategy. The announcement signals William Hill’s intention to shift its strategy to become a digitally-led and internationally diverse business. William Hill has engaged Contentstack to develop a fresh and innovative experience for […]
Sports
June 17, 2021
A Look at Illinois’ Sports Gambling Market One Year in Doesn’t Show Widespread Gambling Problems
The vast majority of sports gamblers in Illinois don’t demonstrate an unhealthy proclivity toward gambling. This is good news since gambling opponents have repeatedly – and incorrectly – tried to argue that legalized gambling would destroy communities. They asserted that it would only create a society full of crazed people, running around and placing bets […]
Sports
June 17, 2021
Peer-to-Peer Sports Gambling App Wagr Gets Backing from Reddit Founder
Probably not long after man first developed the ability to speak, it’s likely the first peer-to-peer wager took place, perhaps during a hunting competition to gather that night’s dinner. Since then, peer-to-peer gambling is something that has been an integral part of every society, regardless of how some may frown upon it, and it isn’t […]
Sports
June 16, 2021
American Flag Football League Names LSports Official Data Partner
Under a new multi-year agreement, LSports became an Official Data Partner of the American Flag Football League. The strategic agreement enables LSports to gain exclusive rights to official League data to generate odds and live statistics. LSports Becomes AFFL’s Official Data Partner The American Flag Football League (AFFL) picked LSports as its Official Data Partner, […]
Sports
June 16, 2021
Is There Anything Worrying about NFL’s Ties to Gambling Operators?
Despite that back in the ‘90s, the NFL supported PASPA, the tables have turned. Since the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA three years ago, more states are legalizing sports wagering. Only recently, in April, the NFL inked multi-year agreements with major sports wagering industry companies such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars Entertainment. NFL Changes […]
Sports
June 16, 2021
James Holzhauer of Jeopardy! Fame to Write Sports Gambling Column for The Athletic
James Holzhauer is parlaying his rise to fame and sports gambling knowledge to bring new content to sports media outlet The Athletic. He may be known best as the man who won 32 straight competitions on Jeopardy! in 2019, but Holzhauer was a dedicated sports gambler before making it to the show. According to an […]
Sports
June 15, 2021
Sinclair Potentially Looking into Sports Streaming Service
A successful streaming service dedicated to sports would be a gift from all high for all sports fans, and Sinclair is now reportedly working on a solution. Making Sports Streaming Accessible and Enjoyable Sinclair Broadcast Group is potentially readying up to get in streaming space as the company is reportedly trying to raise $250 million with […]