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May 13, 2021
Premier League: £4.5B Deal Renewal Needs Government Approval
A formal approval by the UK Government is the final hurdle the new media rights deal of the Premier League with its current broadcast partners needs to overcome to become reality. Renewal Alleviates Value Concerns The Premier League and Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon Prime Video, and BBC Sport agreed to renew their £4.5 billion […]
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May 13, 2021
SiS Inks Deal With Codere for Hipódromo de Las Américas Race Broadcasting
Codere and SiS inked an exclusive deal under which SiS expands its broadcasting portfolio to include every horse race from the Hipódromo de las Américas racetrack in Mexico City. Consequently, all of the remaining horse races for the current season will be available for SiS customers around the world. SiS Signs Exclusive Deal With Codere […]
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May 13, 2021
BetMGM Becomes LPGA’s First Official Betting Partner
The LPGA inked a multi-year agreement with BetMGM. Under the agreement, the sports betting and entertainment leader was named Official Betting Operator and Partner of the LPGA. LPGA Names BetMGM Official Betting Operator The LPGA announced on Wednesday that it named BetMGM its Official Betting Operator and Partner. Under the multi-year agreement, BetMGM will feature […]
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May 13, 2021
ESPN Is Rumored to Confirm the Purchase of LaLiga Rights This Week
Multiple sources have reported to World Soccer Talk that ESPN is expected to announce today that it has secured the English-language and Spanish-language broadcast rights to Spain’s LaLiga. In August 2021, ESPN Will Begin Broadcasting LaLiga An official announcement is expected today, along with confirmation that ESPN’s coverage of LaLiga will begin in August 2021. […]
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May 12, 2021
Northern Quest Announces Sports Betting Agreement
Washington gambling officials and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians have reached an agreement, permitting sports wagering in Northern Quest Resort and Casino. The Biggest Move in Decades for the Kalispel Tribe On Tuesday, Washington gambling officials and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians have announced that they have reached an agreement allowing sports betting in Northern […]
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May 12, 2021
Louisiana Sports Betting Regulations Move Forward
Two bills in Louisiana have advanced on Tuesday, moving forward to the Senate, which would allow residents of the state to bet on sporting events at sportsbook locations and through mobile apps. Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Move Forward to the Senate Louisiana residents could be able to start betting on sporting events at sportsbook facilities […]
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May 12, 2021
FuboTV Drives New Accounts Subs and Revenue in Q1 2021
The first quarter ends on a record-high note for FuboTV, which has been able to add new subscribers and generate a significant uptick in revenue. Revenue and Subscriptions Increase for FuboTV FuboTV has performed well through the first quarter of the year ended on March 31, 2021, posting consistent financial results over the period. The company […]
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May 12, 2021
ITIA Bans Tennis Pro Roman Khassanov for 10 Years over Match-Fixing
Roman Khassanov, a professional tennis player from Kazakhstan was banned by the International Tennis Integrity Agency. The player admitted breaching Tennis Anti-Corruption Program rules, which brought him a 10-year ban from the game. Roman Khassanov Banned from Tennis for 10 Years The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Tuesday that it banned Roman Khassanov, […]
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May 11, 2021
Ohio’s Gaming Market Puts COVID-19 Behind It as Record Revenue Comes In
Across the US, casino markets are coming back to life after a brutal attack by COVID-19. Occupancy levels in many areas are returning to normal and, even in those that still have restrictions, gross gaming revenue (GGR) is impressive. Ohio is in the latter group, a state that still requires its casinos to maintain a […]
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May 11, 2021
Regulators in Colorado Call Year of Sports Gambling a Success
Colorado has enjoyed a strong first year for its sports betting segment despite a global pandemic and shuttered operations at casinos. Colorado’s Revenue Department Satisfied with Sports Gambling Results The Colorado Department of Revenue has released a statement commemorating the anniversary of the launch of sports betting in the Centennial State. In the official communication released on […]