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January 20, 2021
DraftKings and Bleacher Report Announce Super Bowl Prop Bets Reveal
DraftKings Big Game Prop Reveal will air on Monday, 25 January 6pm ET on Bleacher Report’s mobile app, Youtube and Twitter channels. DraftKings Big Game Prop Reveal Bleacher Report and Draft Kings have announced an exciting new show that will provide football fans with an exclusive glimpse into Draft King’s Super Bowl prop bets. B/R […]
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January 20, 2021
NBC Sports Extends Partnership with Boom for Prediction Games
NBC Sports has extended its partnership with Boom Sports for the free-to-play sports gaming app that allows sports fans to bet without risk and win real money prizes. Boom Sports to Continue Powering NBC Sports Predictor Games Boom Sports will continue to work with NBC Sports as the official supplier for the media company’s free-to-play […]
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January 20, 2021
Arizona’s Governor Seeks Mobile Sports Betting Opportunities
Gov. Doug Ducey is negotiating a new compact with tribal operators in the state as he appeals to legislators to allow the expansion to mobile sports betting. Mobile Sports Betting to Boost Tax Revenue Says Gov. Ducey Arizona’s governor, Doug Ducey, is looking into ways to legalize regular and fantasy sports betting in the state, […]
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January 20, 2021
Michigan Goes Live with Sports Betting on Friday, Jan. 22
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has announced that the state will launch online sports betting and gambling operations on Friday, January 22. Michigan Launches Online Gambling Industry Michigan’s long-anticipated gambling launch is on the cards with the date set for Friday, January 22 when nine casinos will go ahead with their online launches at noon. […]
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January 19, 2021
Queen’s Plate Rescheduled to 22 August due to Covid Concerns
Canada’s Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has rescheduled the Queen’s Plate to 22 August due to the ongoing pandemic. Queen’s Plate Rescheduled to August Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced that its iconic Queen’s Plate event will be postponed this year as well, again due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. The Queen’s Plate race was […]
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January 19, 2021
Sportradar and EHF Sign a Decade-Long Partnership
The existing partnership between Sportradar and the EHF, related to the provision of technology solutions and aimed at protecting the integrity of the game, was extended for a decade. Sportradar and EHF Sign off a Decade-Long Partnership to Battle Integrity Threats Sportradar, which is a sports data technology supplier, and the European Handball Federation (EHF) […]
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January 19, 2021
William Hill’s Asher Talks to CNBC about Upcoming D.C. Sportsbook
Speaking to CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” William Hill US CEO Joe Asher and Monumental Sports and Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis talk about the upcoming in-arena sportsbook at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. In-Arena Betting on Its Way William Hill US CEO Joe Asher and Monumental Sports and Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis joined CNBC’s “Squawk […]
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January 18, 2021
Michigan Just Days Away from Going Live with Online Wagering
Online sports betting operators are eagerly awaiting the green light from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to go live as the state’s gambling laws and competitive tax rates promise a lot of opportunities for them revenue-wise. Going Live Anytime Last week, MGCB executive director Richard Kalm said at the board’s monthly meeting that a […]
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January 16, 2021
Paysafe Survey Reveals Sportsbook Customer Priorities
Data from Paysafe’s recent market survey reveals that customers prioritize ease and speed of payouts above all else when choosing a sportsbook. Consumers Prioritize Easy Payouts Leading integrated payments platform Paysafe has published the results of its most recent All The Ways Players Pay research survey. The survey aims to understand consumers’ payment habits and […]
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January 16, 2021
Harris Poll and Sportico Survey Shows Dramatic Shift in Sport Viewing Habits
A poll conducted by Harris Poll and Sportico shows that younger generations are moving toward mobile devices and digital platforms for sports viewing. Harris Poll and Sportico Examine Viewing Habits Harris Poll, in a partnership with Sportico, recently surveyed around 2,000 people on their sports viewing habits. The results are to an extent expected, though […]