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January 4, 2021
Entain Confirms MGM Resorts Proposal Rumor, Says It Undervalues Its Prospects
Entain has received two proposals from MGM Resorts in a bid to buy out the company. The company has requested more details from MGM as to the rationale behind the proposals. MGM Resorts Bids for Entain Are a Fact, Says Company Entain has followed up on a Wall Street Journal’s article detailing a bid by […]
Business
January 4, 2021
MGM Resorts Attempting to Buy Entain, Says WSJ
MGM Resorts has reportedly made an offer for Entain’s business that includes a substantial stock component, after the company previously rebuffed a $10 billion all-cash bid, Wall Street Journal has reported. Entain Reportedly in Acquisition Talks with MGM Resorts MGM Resorts is looking to buy out Ladbrokes owner Entain, the company which recently rebranded from […]
Business
January 3, 2021
Better Collective Acquires 90% Ownership of Mindway AI in 2021
On January 1, 2021 Better Collective acquired 90% ownership of the Mindway AI shares as the remaining 10% will be held by its founder, Aarhus University professor Kim Mouridsen. Mindway AI is On a Mission to Make Gambling Safer As an award-winning company, Mindway AI has transformed from an academic-based start-up to a successful company […]
Industry
January 2, 2021
Children Should be Taught the Risks of Gambling at School
Public health experts in Northern Ireland advise educating youngsters about gambling harm in class. Up to 40,000 People in Northern Ireland may Have a Gambling Problem Clinicians from the Faculty of Public Health support the introduction of gambling education in Northern Ireland’s school curriculum, according to a submission by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council […]
Poker
January 2, 2021
Chris Moneymaker Ends PokerStars Partnership after 17 Years
Chris Moneymaker is bidding PokerStars a farewell after 17 years as an ambassador for the company, the company and player announced on Thursday. Moneymaker Parts Ways with PokerStars PokerStars has bid farewell to Chris Moneymaker, the man who helped build the competitive poker ecosystem. Announcing the news on Thursday, the company said that Moneymaker would […]
Business
January 2, 2021
Lazarus Growth to Aid Intema in Booming iGaming Market
Intema Solutions Inc. will continue working with Lazarus Growth to boost its presence in the iGaming and eSports market. Focus on iGaming and eSports Canadian software and marketing solutions provider Intema Solutions Inc. announced on 31 December that it would continue working with Lazarus Growth in 2021. Lazarus Growth is a division of innovative law […]
Industry
January 2, 2021
Entain’s Grainne Hurst Says Company to Be Pioneer in Customer Wellbeing
Entain Director of Corporate Affairs Grainne Hurst outlines a future of sustainability and consumer well-being for the company and the role it plays in the industry. Customer Wellbeing Comes first for Entain Entain is turning a new leaf in 2021, not just because it has just rebranded from GVC Holdings, but also because its commitment […]
Business
January 1, 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic Pushes Casino Industry toward Innovations
Last year proved to be the most difficult year for many industries, including the gambling industry. Now, in 2021, gambling operators will need to continue thinking outside of the box and using innovative technologies to attract and retain customers. The COVID-19 Pandemic Significantly Impacted the Gambling Industry In 2020 the global COVID-19 pandemic impacted hundreds […]
Industry
January 1, 2021
Top Boxing Fights of 2021: Joshua vs Fury, Spencer vs Crawford
The year 2020 finished on a strong note in boxing, with the heavyweight title fight between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev worth every second of anticipation. Yet, that wasn’t the only fantastic boxing bout to see the year off, with Canelo Alvarez taking on Callum Smith and Gennady Golovkin making a return against Kamil Szeremeta. […]
Business
December 31, 2020
DMY Technology Shareholders Say Yes to RSI Public Listing
Rush Street Interactive is now a publicly-traded company following approval by dMY Technology shareholders, with the newly-merged company entering 2021 on a strong and ambitious foot. RSI Finalizes Mergers and Goes Public ahead of 2021 Rush Street Interactive is officially a publicly-traded company, following the approval of dMY Technology stockholders on Wednesday. Moving forward, the […]