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February 2, 2021
Kentucky Organizations Call Tax on Historical Horse Racing Inadequate
A coalition of Kentucky organizations has claimed that the tax on historical horse racing is too low as the state plans to push harder for sports betting in coming months. Historical Horse Racing Tax Needs Actualization Kentucky may soon debate whether to raise tax on historical horse racing, as a new coalition of 17 groups […]
Sports
February 1, 2021
Genius Sports Signs Exclusive Data Partnership Deal with SRX
Supplier of official data for sports betting purposes Genius Sports Group (GSG) announced today it entered into an exclusive data partnership deal with Superstar Racing Experience (SRX). “We are enthused to partner with an industry leader in Genius to deliver a first-class and innovative betting experience with SRX.” Sandy Montag, CEO, The Montag Group, Partner […]
Sports
February 1, 2021
Pilot Games Backs Minnesota Wild to Support Youth Hockey
Minnesota Wild and game developer Pilot Games inked a new multi-year agreement which will bring support to local charities and Youth Hockey. Pilot’s new pull-tab game “Let’s Go Wild” which will help local charities is expected to launch this month. Pilot Games Inks Agreement with Minnesota Wild The U.S. game developer, Pilot Games has announced […]
Sports
February 1, 2021
MLB Discusses Possibility to Delay Season Start to April 28
America’s Major League Baseball may delay the start of its season from April 1 to April 28 and reduce the season to 154 games from 162. MLB Readies to Move Season to End of April Major League Baseball (MLB) is looking to delay its start of the season by at least a month, the […]
Sports
January 31, 2021
Gambling Study on Young People Revealed Gambling Begins at 11
Gambling starts as early as 11 years of age fueled by parents who allow their children to play video games and apps that simulate betting, a research in New South Wales (NSW) found out. Video Games with Elements of Gambling The NSW Youth Gambling Study 2020 by CQUniversity, a survey of 551 young people within […]
Sports
January 30, 2021
Disgraced NBA Referee Tim Donaghy Joins Wrestling Show
The former referee at the center of the NBA’s betting scandal in 2007, Tim Donaghy, joined the latest MLW Fusion episode in the role of a crooked referee. NBA’s 2007 Betting Scandal Tim Donaghy, the disgraced former NBA referee who was found guilty of betting on matches he officiated between 2005 and 2007, has made […]
Sports
January 29, 2021
Denver Broncos All-Time Great Rod Smith Becomes Betfred Ambassador
UK-based sports betting and iGaming operator Betfred announced Thursday its US subsidiary Betfred USA Sports signed an exclusive marketing agreement with Rod Smith to make him the first spokesperson for the sportsbook since its launch. Betfred Ambassador Under the terms of the deal, the sports betting company and the all-time great receiver of the franchise […]
Sports
January 29, 2021
PrizePicks Concludes Funding Round with Backing from Poker Players
PrizePicks, the third-largest daily fantasy betting platform in the United States, has completed its latest private equity round, raising funds from high-stakes poker players. High-Stakes Poker Players Back PrizePicks Equity Daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has announced the end of a private equity round that attracted hefty interest by prominent high-stakes poker players and organizations, […]
Casino
January 29, 2021
Kambi to Power Casino Magic’s Sportsbook in Argentina
Casino Magic is preparing to debut its dedicated sportsbook powered by Kambi in Neuquén, Argentina in the first quarter of the year. Kambi Group to Power Casino Magic’s Upcoming Sportsbook Kambi Group has struck a partnership with Casino Magic to provide the Argentina-based operator with its state-of-the-art technology as part of a multi-year agreement. Kambi […]
Sports
January 29, 2021
Genius Sports to Spearhead FanDuel Marketing in the United States
Genius Sports will help FanDuel with the company’s marketing efforts in the United States by developing tailored social media, TV and other betting content. FanDuel Puts Genius Sports in Charge of Further Marketing in the US FanDuel will entrust further expansion of marketing efforts to Genius Sports Group, a company with a proven track record […]