Sports
June 24, 2021
NFL Looking into Minority Sale of Media Business
The NFL is exploring options to unload a minority stake in its media business as broadcasters face new challenges in cultivating and reaching audiences. Minority Sale in NFL Media Business Could Lead to Innovation The beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but with things-to-see proliferating and eyeballs now in short supply, traditional media […]
Sports
June 18, 2021
Arlington International Racecourse Could Move from Horses to Bears
Horses have been running races at Arlington International Racecourse since 1927, but the track might soon be overrun by bears. Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) is the current owner of the track and its massive 326-acre property, but announced earlier this year that it would sell the location for redevelopment. According to the Chicago Tribune, the […]
Sports
June 16, 2021
Is There Anything Worrying about NFL’s Ties to Gambling Operators?
Despite that back in the ‘90s, the NFL supported PASPA, the tables have turned. Since the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA three years ago, more states are legalizing sports wagering. Only recently, in April, the NFL inked multi-year agreements with major sports wagering industry companies such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars Entertainment. NFL Changes […]
Business
April 16, 2021
NFL Just Signed Several Deals with Major Gambling Operators
As the old saying goes, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. The NFL was one of several sports leagues that helped push the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) into law, but it is now creating a new playbook after the US Supreme Court shot down the legislation in 2018. No […]
Sports
April 8, 2021
US Sports Gambling Report by Kambi Shows Where the Big Plays Are
It’s a well-established fact that sports gambling has always been popular in the US, even before the Supreme Court killed PASPA in 2018. With the demise of that misguided piece of legislation and the subsequent attention, states have given to sports gambling, there have been continuing efforts to introduce legal markets across the country, with […]
Sports
April 2, 2021
NFL and Genius Sports Negotiate Ground-Breaking Data Deal
The NFL and Genius Sports have negotiated a sports data deal-making Genius the official data distributor for the league in the next four years. Genius Sports to Distribute Official NFL Data The National Football League (NFL) has signed a new data partnership with Genius Sports, with Genius stepping into the official data distributor position for the league. The […]
Esports
March 26, 2021
Broncos and EEG Sign to Host Madden NFL Tourneys
The Denver Broncos have announced a multi-year agreement with Esports Entertainment Group (EEG). The deal includes hosting Madden NFL tournaments at Empower Field at Mile High. Denver Broncos Teams Up with Esports Entertainment Group EEG was founded in 2008 in Malta as a next-generation online gambling company that focuses on esports. The company and its […]
Business
March 19, 2021
FOX Extends and Expands NFL Media Rights Agreement
FOX Corporation has extended its media rights agreement with the National Football League (NFL) by an additional 11 years. FOX Extends and Expands NFL Media Rights Agreement News, sports, and entertainment conglomerate FOX Corporation has announced that it has extended its media rights agreement with the National Football League (NFL) until 2033. FOX will maintain […]
Industry
February 18, 2021
Sportsbooks Struggled to Cope with Mid-pandemic NFL Season
Bookmakers have had to react promptly to pandemic-induced changes in 2020 in order to stay competitive in light of a fairly unpredictable season. Adjusting to Ever-Changing Circumstances Proves Difficult for Betting Shops With 2020 full of chaos and unpredictability, the betting industry like any other had no idea how to prepare or handle the situation. […]
Sports
February 5, 2021
Where and How to Watch the Super Bowl in 2021 – Super Bowl 55 Time, Date, and Stream
Super Bowl LV is right around the corner and with this, interest in the Sunday game is mounting. As usual, Super Bowl 2021 will see eager sports fans and sports betting aficionados tune in and watch the final showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with the majority of the handle going […]