Sports
November 25, 2020
BetMGM Becomes Pittsburgh Steelers Official Gaming Partner
BetMGM adds Pittsburgh Steelers as its latest National Football League (NFL) partner and ahead of an anticipated launch in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Steelers Secure BetMGM as First Gaming Partner National Football League (NFL) franchise the Pittsburgh Steelers revealed an exciting new partnership on Tuesday with BetMGM, the namesake brand’s sports betting mobile app. Effectively, BetMGM will […]
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November 24, 2020
Genius Sports Becomes Exclusive Data Provider for Liga MX
Sports data provider Genius Sports (GS) announced today it entered into a partnership deal with the governing body of premier Mexican soccer, Liga MX. Under the terms of the deal, GS becomes the organization’s exclusive long-term Official Data, Streaming and Integrity Partner. Exclusive Sports Betting Data Provider The exclusive agreement with the sports governing body […]
Sports
November 24, 2020
TIU Bans Pro from Bulgaria for Life over Match-Fixing
After conducting an investigation, the Tennis Integrity Unit issued a lifetime ban for the professional Bulgarian player Aleksandrina Naydenova. Along with the ban, a fine of $150,000 was issued. The Unit charged and consequently found the player guilty of 12 breaches relating to match-fixing and one related to non-co-operation with the investigation. A Lifetime Ban […]
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November 23, 2020
Indian Finance Minister Calls for Sports Betting Legalization
India could benefit from the legalization of sports betting, says Minister of Finance Anurag Singh Thakur Sports Betting Needs to Be Legal, Says Minister India’s Minister of State for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur and a former president of the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) spoke on Thursday last week, outlining a new initiative […]
Sports
November 20, 2020
Macau Plans on Hosting 12 Major Sports Events in 2021
The special administrative region of Macau will move past the pandemic by diversifying its revenue streams and add sports and tourism to its casino industry to achieve better sustainability. The city plans on hosting 12 major sports events in 2021. Macau Bets on Tourism and Sports Events for Future Sustainability Macau has long been touted […]
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November 19, 2020
Sport Sponsorships Are Important during Pandemic, Says BGC
The UK Betting and Gaming Council released a statement outlining that betting sponsorships are important for multiple sports during the pandemic. BGC chief executive Michael Dugher warned that unless the Government finds balance, punters may be pushed towards the black market. Impacted by the Pandemic, Many Sports Rely on Betting Sponsorships The Betting and Gaming […]
Sports
November 18, 2020
Scotland to Shut down Close to 500 Betting Shops on Friday
As per a new government order, a total of 487 betting shops, over half of the country’s total, will have to shut down in 11 council areas until at least December 11. Scottish Betting Shops to Shut Down on Friday Scotland will move in deeper into the lockdown caused by the spread of covid-19 and […]
Sports
November 17, 2020
FanDuel Invests Millions in Fairmount Park Racetrack in Illinois
FanDuel Group, the US sports betting brand of Flutter Entertainment, announced plans Monday to engage in a multi-million investment in Fairmount Park Racetrack in Collinsville, Illinois. The venue will undergo a rebranding and complete revitalization, targeting the return of its signature event, the $250,000 St. Louis Derby. FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing Under the terms […]
Sports
November 17, 2020
William Hill Continues to Lead Mobile Betting Market in D.C.
Washington’s D.C. Lottery gambling app powered by Intralot saw a 27.8% increase in handle month-over-month but still lags behind William Hill’s temporary sportsbook. D.C. Lottery’s Gambet Sees Increase in Revenue It has been a great month for Washington’s D.C. Lottery with total handle growing by 27.8% month-over-month in October and mobile betting paying off. Yet, […]
Sports
November 15, 2020
Unibet Hits 1000 Horse Racing Sponsorships Today
Today Unibet reaches a landmark moment since its entry into the UK market. By sponsoring the Grade 1 Unibet Morgiana hurdle and the Grade 3 Unibet Greatwood hurdle the company reaches its 1000th horse racing sponsorship. 1000 Horse Races in the UK Sponsored by Unibet Since the entry of Unibet on the UK market in […]