Business
February 5, 2021
DraftKings Expands NFL Deal to Canada for DFS
The NFL and DraftKings are expanding their DFS content partnership beyond the United States and launching in Canada to bring better fan experiences. DraftKings Gains Access to Canadian DFS Market with NFL DraftKings is launching its daily fantasy sports (DFS) product in Canada, as the company is looking to add more National Football League (NFL) […]
Sports
February 3, 2021
Betting Brands Contributed Nearly $400M to Major Leagues
Sports betting brands have contributed nearly $400 million to the major sports leagues in terms of sponsorship deals since the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was overturned in 2018, a research from GlobalData revealed. Growth Exceeds Expectations According to data from GlobalData Sports Intelligence Center the betting industry, in less than 3 years, […]
Industry
January 26, 2021
NFL Conference Championship Games Boost Michigan’s Online Betting Handle
Rush Street Interactive shared its results for the first week of online wagering in Michigan, with the NFL’s games accounting for 39% of its betting handle. 39% of RSI’s Online Sports Betting Handle The National Football League’s (NFL) conference championship games generated 39% of Rush Street Interactive’s (RSI) online sports wagering handle in Michigan since […]
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 12, 2021
NFL Legend Jerome Bettis Joins RSI’s BetRivers
NFL legend Jerome Bettis joins Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers Sportsbook & Casino as brand ambassador. Jerome Bettis Joins BetRivers Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers Sportsbook & Casino has announced that NFL legend Jerome Bettis has joined the company’s Bet With A Winner campaign. Bettis is one of the greatest power running backs in NFL history. Commonly […]
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 […]
Esports
December 16, 2020
Philadelphia Eagles Partners with EEG for Madden Tournaments
Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has joined the Philadelphia Eagles for a series of bi-annual tournaments for EA’s popular NFL Madden video game. EEG and Philadelphia Eagles Team up for Esports Tournaments Esports Entertainment Group is entering a multi-year partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles, an NFL franchise. As a result, EEG is the first organization to […]
Business
November 29, 2020
Clark County Utilizes Reserve Fund for Staduim Bond Payment
Officials in Clark County, Nevada, announced they had to tap the reserve fund related to the General Obligation Stadium Improvement Bonds for more than $11.5 million to make the outstanding bonds interest payment of $16 million. General Obligation Stadium Improvement Bonds Series 2018 To help lure the National Football League (NFL) franchise the Raiders from […]
Business
November 21, 2020
Visa to Carry out Cashless Payments during Super Bowl LV
Visa and the NFL have finalized a partnership that will enable fans to attend Super Bowl LV in 2021 and benefit from cashless payments to minimize the risk of covid-19 transmission and infection. Cashless Payments to Improve Security at Super Bowl LV The National Football League (NFL) and Visa have finalized a deal enabling fans […]
Sports
November 3, 2020
NFL Players Association Acquires Strategic Ownership in MKF
The National Football League (NFL) Players Association (NFLPA) acquired a stake in Monkey Knife Fight (MKF), the daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator ranked third behind the big boys DraftKings and FanDuel. Fastest Growing DFS Operator in North America The NFLPA announced it entered into an exclusive long-term and multifaceted partnership deal with the fastest growing […]