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April 6, 2023
Sportradar Extends Big Ten Partnership through 2024-25 Season
Sports data and technology company Sportradar announced today it has moved to renew the company’s partnership with Big Ten Network through the 2024-25 college athletics season. The Collaboration Is Set to Continue The contract extension means that Nasdaq-listed Sportradar will continue to power Big Ten Network’s OTT platform B1G+ for three more years, as well […]
Industry
April 4, 2023
FanDuel and The Ringer to Collaborate on FanDuel TV Content
Daily fantasy and sports betting brand FanDuel announced today its partnership with The Ringer has expanded to include the creation of exclusive sports video content for FanDuel TV. Strengthening Ties with The Ringer The new multi-year agreement between Flutter Entertainment’s FanDuel and Spotify’s The Ringer will see the partners collaborate to create new sports shows […]
Industry
April 3, 2023
BetMakers Expands GRN’s UK, Ireland Footprint via 1/ST Content Deal
Horse racing industry data, analytics and content supplier, BetMakers Technology Group, announced in a filing to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) this morning it has signed a non-binding term sheet with 1/ST Content to distribute race meetings from BetMakers’ Global Racing Network (GRN) to international wagering markets, including Ireland and the UK. Content Distribution Deal […]
Industry
March 30, 2023
Better Collective Breaks Ground in Africa with PUNCH
Sports betting media group Better Collective announced today it has entered into a content and commercial media partnership with a prominent digital media publisher in Nigeria, PUNCH Nigeria Limited. A Continent of Sports Betting Enthusiasts The new content partnership Better Collective signed with PUNCH represents the group’s first step in Africa where the population of […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
AFL, NRL CEOs Joint Appearance before Inquiry Suggests United Front
A joint appearance of Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) executives before an online gambling inquiry that is seen as key to further regulation tightening led to speculation that both sporting bodies are changing their stance against changes. Opportunity to Comment on Evidence AFL’s chief executive officer, Gill McLachlan and his NRL […]
Industry
March 15, 2023
Sportradar’s Q4 Performance Contributed to Strong 2022 Growth
Global sports data and technology company Sportradar Group AG announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial results, posting revenue growth and a full-year profit decrease. Fourth-Quarter Results For the three months ended December 31, 2022, Sportradar reported revenue of €206.3 million ($220.7 million), up 35% year-over-year, of which 51% came from the Rest of the […]
Industry
March 3, 2023
ACMA and ICO Signed MoU to Tackle Unwanted Calls and Texts
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced today that it has reached an agreement with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to combat together unsolicited calls and texts, as well as phone scams. Tackle Unsolicited Communication The strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two government agencies in London this week will see […]
Industry
March 1, 2023
Inquiry to Recommend Further Gambling Advertising Restrictions
An inquiry into online gambling harm in Australia led by Labor MP Peta Murphy is likely to recommend further restrictions on gambling advertising and promotions, much to the dislike of broadcasters, sporting codes and betting operators. Need for Further Regulation Murphy, who also chairs the standing committee on social policy and legal affairs, said that […]
Industry
February 24, 2023
BetMGM to Feature Responsible Gaming Messages in March
Sports betting and gaming operator BetMGM announced that its marketing and advertising campaigns will feature responsible gaming messages starting from March 1. Responsible Gaming Messaging The brand co-owned by MGM Resorts and Entain will align with the Problem Gambling Awareness Month initiative by introducing responsible gaming messages within its mobile app and across all advertising […]
Industry
February 23, 2023
GiG and News Corp Expand Content Collaboration to Ireland
Gaming technology and sports media company Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) announced it has expanded its commercial partnership with News Corp UK & Ireland to gain access to the Irish market. Expanding into Ireland The new agreement between GiG and News Corp UK & Ireland will see the cloud-based technology and media provider enter and establish […]