Industry
March 30, 2021
theScore Bet Named Official Betting Operator of the PGA Tour
PGA Tour and the Score Media and Gaming announced today an agreement to designate theScore Bet as an Official Betting Operator in the US and Canada for the organizer of professional golf tournaments. Canada’s First Betting Operator Under the new partnership, theScore Bet is also set to become the PGA Tour’s 1st Official Betting Operator […]
Business
March 30, 2021
DraftKings Acquires Vegas Sports Information Network
DraftKings has acquired sports betting radio company Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN), though financial terms have not been disclosed. DraftKings Successfully Acquires VSiN Daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has announced the successful acquisition of Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN) – a US-based sports betting radio network and streaming service. The company develops and distributes live […]
Casino
March 25, 2021
Softweave to Introduce Winafar in the Canadian Market
Softweave will introduce Canada to its Winafar product, which allows players to play land-based slot machines from their mobile and computer devices in their homes. The technology first debuted in New Jersey’s HardRockCasino.com last year. Slot Machines at Home with Winafar Software developer Softweave will launch its Winafar product in the Canadian gambling market. The company expressed confidence that the […]
Legal
March 24, 2021
TheScore’s CEO Discusses Sports Gambling with Canada’s House of Commons
Canada is working on legislation that would allow the country’s sports gamblers to place single-event bets. Currently, only parlay wagers are allowed because of how gambling laws are written, but a bill to expand sports gambling options, C-218, has been making its way through the House of Commons. As it does, the chairman and CEO […]
Business
March 23, 2021
Sportradar to Acquire Synergy Sports This Year
Sportradar has entered an agreement to acquire video and data analytics company Synergy Sports by the end of the second quarter of 2021. Sportradar To Acquire Synergy Sports This Year Sports data and entertainment solutions provider Sportradar has announced that it has reached a comprehensive agreement to acquire Synergy Sports. Headquartered in the United States, […]
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 […]
Legal
March 18, 2021
Entain Foundation to Fund Consumer Research in Ontario
Global betting and gaming group Entain announced today a research initiative into consumer practices, preferences, and behaviors in Ontario, Canada, will be funded via the Entain Foundation. RGC Tasked with the Research The research into consumer behavior in the Canadian province will be conducted by the Toronto-based nonprofit Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) as regulators in […]
Business
March 18, 2021
Bally’s Corp Signs Multi-Year Deal with Major League Baseball
Bally’s Corporation has announced its third partnership with a North American professional sports league, this time with Major League Baseball (MLB). Bally’s Becomes MLB’s Approved Gaming Operator Bally’s Corporation, based in Rhode Island, announced Thursday that it has signed a multi-year contract with Major League Baseball (MLB) to become the league’s Approved Gaming Operator. This […]
Legal
March 17, 2021
Mobile Sports Betting Included in New York State Budget
The New York State Senate and Assembly both included online sports betting in their 2021-22 budget plans, for the first time ever. State Senate and Assembly Both Passed Online Sports Betting in Budget Plans The New York State Senate has issued its budget plan for 2021-22, which provides guidelines and conditions for the state’s mobile […]
Industry
March 16, 2021
Evolution Signs Live Casino Agreement with CBN and AGLC
Evolution Gaming will provide CBN and AGLC with a selection of live casino titles for their respective lottery operations Evolution Enters Agreements With CBN and AGLC Live casino operator Evolution Gaming Group has signed agreements with the Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) and Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) to provide both companies with live […]