Sports
August 17, 2020
Svenska Spell Backs Swedish eHockey Championship
Swedish Ice Hockey Association has turned to competitive video gaming to feel up the vacuum left by the suspension of the Swedish hockey season. Svenska Spel Backs Esports Hockey in Sweden Svenska Spel, the Swedish state-owned gaming operator, has announced a new partnership with the Swedish Ice Hockey Association and the Swedish Esports Association (SESF). […]
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August 15, 2020
DraftKings & FanDuel May Face Millions in Excise Tax Annually
A major shake-up for the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry is looming after the decision by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that the entry fees for the competitions must be subjected to federal excise tax, threatening to affect large DFS and sports book operators such as DraftKings and FanDuel. An internal memorandum from the Office […]
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August 15, 2020
NBA Playoffs: Celtics vs 76ers Odds – Game 1, August 17
With the 2019-2020 season restart finally shifting into the playoffs stage, Monday will bring us a whole lot of excellent games, and not least the first game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. With a missing Ben Simmons, the 76ers are in for a rough ride against the Celtics who have played a […]
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August 13, 2020
Kentucky Derby to Return, But Occupancy Limited Says Andy Beshear
The Kentucky Derby will take place on September 5, hosting supposedly only 40% of the regular venue capacity. Yet, according to Gov. Andy Beshear, the occupancy limit may fall to 15%. The Derby to Return, Occupancy Limited With the Kentucky Derby returning, Churchill Downs officials have released 63-page guideline on how the event is going […]
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August 13, 2020
DraftKings Becomes First Sportsbook to Launch in New Hampshire
DraftKings has opened the first retail sportsbook in New Hampshire by teaming up with Eureka Casino’s The Brook on the border with Massachusetts. New Hampshire Launches First Retail Sports Betting Location DraftKings has become the first official retail sportsbook to launch in New Hampshire at The Brook in Seabrook this Wednesday, August 12. Located next […]
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August 12, 2020
CDI Issues 146th Kentucky Derby Safety Plan Update
Race track and casino operator Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) issued today an update to the comprehensive safety plan regarding all live races days during this year’s rescheduled Kentucky Derby Week. The 146th Kentucky Derby that will take place September 5 will feature an audience capped at 23,000 people to ensure physical distance compliance. The Kentucky […]
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August 12, 2020
College Football Cancelled: Big Ten and Pac-12 Not to Hold Season
Two of the five conferences, the Big Ten and Pac-12, have released information on Tuesday that they won’t be returning for the fall season. Many questions remain unanswered as to whether individual teams can compete and whether the other conferences will now proceed with their regular seasons. Biggest College Conferences Cancel Football Seasons The Big […]
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August 11, 2020
Aussie Athletes Speak out Against Abuse by Gamblers
Professional athletes in Australia share their concerns about an increasing abuse by angry gamblers. Among negative comments, some online users are even posting death threats. Australian Athletes Speak Out of Abuse by Punters Abuse by gamblers against professional athletes is a popular topic in Australia recently. Professional players from different sports are now speaking out […]
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August 11, 2020
Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds & Picks – Wednesday, August 12
The Toronto Raptors have played superbly against the Milwaukee Bucks, beating the first seed in the Eastern Conference and now looking at another exciting game on Wednesday, August 12 versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers have been putting in some decent work as well, with the Blazers edging away a victory against them yesterday, with […]
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August 10, 2020
Stats Perform Named Exclusive Betting Streaming Rights & Betting Data Provider
Sports data company Stats Perform announced today it was named Exclusive Betting Streaming Rights and Betting Data Provider for the Serie A and Serie B club football competitions in Brazil. The multi-year deal for the sports tech leader in data and AI technology will commence at the start of the 2020 season. Betting Streaming and […]