Legal
January 12, 2021
NJTHA Reached Settlement with NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and NCAA
The years-long lawsuit between the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) and the professional sports leagues is coming to a conclusion after an announcement from the attorney representing the leagues signaled a resolution for the legal dispute. “The NJTHA, NCAA, NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB have resolved all disputes arising out of their litigation concerning […]
Sports
January 5, 2021
Detroit Pistons Add PointsBet as Official Sports Betting Partner
Ahead of Michigan’s expected online sports betting launch, PointsBet has signed a deal with NBA’s Detroit Pistons. PointsBet Signs Commercial Deal with Detroit Pistons PointsBet is on a roll with the company teaming up with the Detroit Pistons, Michigan’s leading NBA franchise, ahead of the official online launch of sports betting in the Great Lakes […]
Legal
December 27, 2020
NJTHA Denied Additional Damages Claim, Bond Hearing to Follow
A case in New Jersey dating back to 2014 might find its resolution next year, after a federal judge ruled against the additional damages claim from the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA). Long-Lasting Court Saga The NJTHA sought to recover around $150 million in damages from the major sports leagues, the National Basketball Association […]
Sports
December 26, 2020
Barkley Bets $100,000 for Blazers’ Western Conference Title
Being an exceptional basketball player and National Basketball Association (NBA) legend is one thing, being a successful pundit for sports bettors another: this is the lesson former NBA player now TNT Analyst Charles Barkley is refusing to learn over the last few seasons. Blazers to Reach NBA Finals This time around it might cost him […]
Sports
December 24, 2020
NBA Legends Charles Barkley Becomes FanDuel’s Ambassador
Fantasy and sports betting operator FanDuel Group and Charles Barkley have signed an exclusive deal as the basketball legend will officially take the role of the company’s ambassador. FanDuel’s new Ambassador and Spokesperson is NBA Legend Charles Barkley FanDuel Group has struck an exclusive deal with Charles Barkley, making him the company’s official ambassador and […]
Sports
December 23, 2020
DraftKings Matt Kalish Expects Busy Betting Season Ahead
DrafKings’ President and Co-founder, Matt Kalish, spoke with CNBC on Tuesday this week and revealed that the company’s team is very busy in light of the recent launch of the NBA season and the return of NFL, college football, and basketball. According to Kalish, mobile sports betting will retain its popularity over time. DraftKings Expects […]
Business
December 23, 2020
NBA and FDJ Sign Multiyear Partnership Extension, Target Growth in France
The NBA has extended its partnership deal with FDJ to continue providing its brand and official data to sports betting platform ParionsSport. NBA to Provide French Fans with Unique Experiences The National Basketball Association (NBA) and French gaming operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) have signed a multiyear extension of their partnership. ParionsSport, FDJ’s flagship […]
Casino
November 17, 2020
Gila River Hotels Signs Suns and Mercury for Fan-Focused Experiences
The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury have signed official fan-focused partnerships with Gila River Hotels & Casino. Suns and Mercury Explore New Awareness Opportunities with Gila River Gila River Hotels & Casinos, an Arizona-based tribal operator, has teamed up with the Phoenix Suns, a National Basketball Association (NBA) team, and Phoenix Mercury, a Women’s NBA […]
Sports
October 29, 2020
Rivals Genius Sports and SportRadar Extend NBA’s Data Deals
October turns out to be a very busy month for sports betting data supplier Genius Sports (GS), which announced today its partnership deal with the National Basketball League (NBA) has been extended. Genius Sports and SportRadar Will Continue as Official Data Providers The news that GS and SportRadar, the Swiss-based sports data rival, will continue […]
Lottery
October 21, 2020
EquiLottery Inks Agreement with NBA to Launch Lottery Game
EquiLottery and the NBA inked a licensing agreement. The agreement will see EquiLottery create and launch a new lottery game based on the outcome of the current NBA league season. The new game will be called Slam Dunk Dollar$ and will run through the new 2020-2021 season. NBA and EquiLottery Ink a Licensing Agreement The […]