Sports
March 16, 2021
Massachusetts Needs “a National Model” Sports Betting Bill
As more states are legalizing sports wagering, Massachusetts could also see advancement for its sports betting bill if it fits the criterion for “a national model,” according to Senate President Karen Spilka. Massachusetts’ Sports Wagering Legalization Outlook After dozens of failed attempts, Massachusetts lawmakers will try to legalize sports betting once again. In the new session, Senate President Karen […]
Sports
March 16, 2021
FanDuel Opens Second Retail Sportsbook in Illinois
Illinois welcomes the second FanDuel retail location. The company vows to support the location and hire from the local community. FanDuel Launches Second Illinois Sportsbook Location FanDuel has revealed a new retail location for its sports betting business at FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing. The property, previously known as Fairmount Park Racetrack, is the latest location in Illinois […]
Sports
March 16, 2021
PointsBet Buys Banach for $43m to Boost In-Play Markets
PointsBet has announced the acquisition of B2B software business Banach for $43 million on Monday. The sportsbook will seek to enhance its in-play products. PointsBet Buys Out Banach to Boost In-Play Market Solutions Australian sportsbook PointsBet will pursue further growth in the United States by acquiring Banach Technology, a software company specializing in in-play markets, for […]
Sports
March 16, 2021
LeoVegas.news Teams Up with AS Roma to Boost Sports Experience
Sports experience is evolving around the world, and the latest partnership between LeoVegas.news and AS Roma is a continuation of this evolution. LeoVegas.news to Add New Experiences for AS Roma Fans AS Roma and LeoVegas have struck a deal with LeoVegas.news, the infotainment arm of the popular casino and betting brand, becoming an official partner to the Italian soccer […]
Sports
March 15, 2021
Bally’s Atlantic City Celebrates FanDuel Sportsbook Opening
Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in New Jersey saw the partnership between Bally’s Corporation and FanDuel come to fruition last week as both partners held the grand opening of the FanDuel Sportsbook inside the property Friday. “We are privileged to partner with Bally’s Corporation to open our FanDuel Sportsbook inside Bally’s Atlantic City.” Andrew […]
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March 15, 2021
Football Kenya Federation Calls for Action against Match-Fixing
Football Kenya Federation urged lawmakers to take action against match-fixing during a workshop organized last week. The Federation acknowledged match-fixing as a “global menace” and called for the creation of a legal frame fighting against the activity. FKF Organized Integrity Workshop Last Week Disciplinary actions may soon be considered by lawmakers in Kenya against people […]
Sports
March 15, 2021
March Madness Gambling Promises to Be Popular In US Once More This Year
March Madness was forced to take a year off last year because of COVID-19, but things are finally returning to normal. As the annual NCAA Men’s Basketball championship approaches later this week, the lineup has already been put in place, and fans are ready to rally for their favorite team. Many will be rallying around the sportsbooks, as well, […]
Sports
March 11, 2021
BetMGM and Buffalo Wild Wings Launch Exclusive Initiative
Sports betting and iGaming brand of MGM Resorts International and Entain BetMGM announced a new initiative under its partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings sports bars. By utilizing geolocation technology, BetMGM is offering customers physically present inside the bars access to exclusive promotions and bet types. “Fans wagering on sports inside Buffalo Wild Wings can now […]
Sports
March 11, 2021
FAI Lifts Its Sponsorship Ban to League of Ireland Clubs
FAI has lifted its ban on sports betting operators sponsoring Irish football clubs after the latest deal between League of Ireland Premier Division champion with a gambling company. Betting Companies Can Become League Clubs’ Sponsors The betting sponsorship ban on League clubs in Ireland won’t be extended by The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) after […]
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March 10, 2021
Entain and TCF Deliver First 27 Grants to Football Clubs
Global betting and gaming group Entain announced its first grant offers to 27 football clubs in England and Wales under the “Pitching In” program and in partnership with the Trident Leagues. Pitching In Program Delivers Entain and the 3 Trident Leagues, the Isthmian, Northern Premier and Southern Leagues, set up the Trident Community Foundation (TCF) […]