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Legal
April 3, 2023
Gov. Beshear Signs HB 551 into Law, Legalizes Sports Betting in Kentucky
Kentucky has officially passed a law that legalizes sports betting in the state. House Bill 551 was introduced a few weeks ago and quickly gained traction, passing the House, a Senate committee and later the Senate itself. Last Friday, just a few hours after the Senate approved the measure, Governor Andy Beshear signed it into […]
Legal
March 31, 2023
Kentucky Senate Passes Sports Betting Proposal
House Bill 551 (HB 551), a proposal that calls for the legalization of sports wagering in Kentucky successfully passed the Senate Thursday. Although the faith of the bill was unclear and there was a possibility for it to fail, in the end, it successfully cleared the Senate chamber after a 25-12 vote. Given that it’s […]
Sports
March 31, 2023
ESPN: Social Media Abuse Affects College Players Too
March Madness is one of the hottest events in professional sports. Needless to say, it attracts millions of bettors each year. While many enjoy wagering regardless of the outcome, others are so focused on winning that they end up abusing athletes on the web. ESPN addressed this relevant issue, highlighting how online bullying can affect […]
Sports
March 31, 2023
March Madness Benefits Operators in Vegas and Beyond
Once again, the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Championship, also known as March Madness, attracted countless sports betting aficionados to Las Vegas. Despite its efforts to distance itself from gambling, the annual tournament continues to attract millions of punters. The Nevada Independent’s Howard Stutz reported that the West Regional Championship, which is the first time Las […]
Industry
March 30, 2023
12BET Celebrates 15 Years in iGaming with Betradar Integrations
12BET, an international iGaming and sports betting operator, will integrate Betradar, Sportradar’s sports betting data division, into its offerings. This addition celebrates the 15th anniversary of the former company. Betradar powers its clients with a rich selection of products, such as live odds, virtual sports, live streaming and statistics. Its integration into 12BET will allow […]
Sports
March 29, 2023
Manchester City FC Welcomes SportyBet as Official Betting Partner in Africa
Manchester City FC, an English soccer club that competes in the Premier League, has unveiled a new regional partnership agreement with SportyBet, a sports betting operator that offers fast gaming experiences. Under the new deal, the gambling company will be designated as Manchester City’s official betting partner in Africa. In addition, the two parties will […]
Industry
March 29, 2023
AGA’s Responsible Advertising Code Sets Legal Age of Wagering
The US gaming industry body, the American Gaming Association (AGA), published an update to its Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering, bringing further protection for young audiences and adding age restrictions for those featuring in sports betting advertising. Introducing Legal Age of Wagering The update to the code setting the industry standard for responsibility in […]
Industry
March 28, 2023
Sportradar Integrates Ad:s into Snapchat
Sports data specialist Sportradar, has unveiled the integration of its proprietary ad:s technology into the instant messaging app Snapchat. This move will see the creation of a new channel where sportsbooks can leverage Sportradar’s paid social media advertising service to acquire customers. The integration of ad:s into Snapchat will allow Sportradar to connect operators with […]
Sports
March 28, 2023
Betr’s CEO Reveals How It Plans to Disrupt the Betting Vertical
Founded by Jack Paul and Joey Levy, Betr is a gambling startup focused on micro-betting. Ever since 2022, when the company launched its first operations in the US, Betr has been focused on growing further and disrupting sports gambling. Now, in a recent interview, the company’s CEO, Joey Levy, spoke about the ambitious growth plans […]
Business
March 28, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo Becomes Betano’s First Global Ambassador
Such an agreement marks a vital milestone in Betano’s quest to continue improving and stand above the competition. As its new global ambassador, Giannis Antetokounmpo will participate in continued promotional efforts, featuring prominently in the operator’s media campaigns. The Kaizen Gaming-owned brand’s continued growth and rising prominence across Europe, Latin, and North America make similar […]