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Industry
August 22, 2022
Ladbrokes Reimagines Iconic Rocky II Scene in New Ad
UK-based sportsbook and gambling operator Ladbrokes released a new promotional video continuing the company’s WePlayTogether advertising campaign. The minute and a half clip is based on the legendary “Rocky’s run” scene from the 1979 movie Rocky II and features a heavily edited take on the original footage, seamlessly integrating newly shot content with the help […]
Sports
August 22, 2022
Drake Wagers $430,000 on UFC Matches, Loses Again
Drake may be primarily famous for his hit songs but within the gambling community, he is also famous for his big-time wagering losses. The Canadian singer is known as an avid UFC bettor and tends to place huge wagers on big fights. His bets may sometimes pay off but most of the time, they do […]
Sports
August 19, 2022
Mississippi Sports Betting Handle Continues Dropping
The spending of sports betting players in Mississippi went down for the fourth month in a row in July 2022. The Magnolia State’s sports betting handle also went down on a year-on-year basis compared to 2021. Sports bettors wagered $18.3 million last month, signaling a 27.1% drop from $25.1 million recorded in the previous month. […]
Sports
August 19, 2022
Prosecutor to Investigate Leyendeker’s Recent Red Card
An alleged match-fixing occurred during a Copa Argentina match, Reuters reported. According to the news outlet, an Agropecuario player was handed a red card almost immediately after a match kicked off. The relevant authorities will now take a closer look into the matter and decide whether the player deliberately wanted to be handed a penalty. […]
Industry
August 19, 2022
Blackhawk Network Forays into New York and Louisiana
Blackhawk Network, an American company that operates in the prepaid, gift card and payments industries, has forayed into the states of New York and Louisiana after securing approval from the relevant regulators. The Payment Provider Entered New York and Louisiana Blackhawk Network has received approval from the New York Gaming Commission and the State of […]
Industry
August 17, 2022
SharpLink Reinforces Team with DeLucia as CFO
SharpLink Gaming, an advanced sports betting technology pioneer, has reinforced its team with the experienced Robert DeLucia as its new chief financial officer. DeLucia will use his experience to help his new company grow. SharpLink Adds DeLucia to Its Team DeLucia is an experienced finance leader and seasoned change agent. He has decades of experience […]
Industry
August 17, 2022
Mr Green Sportsbook Shuts Down in the United Kingdom
Mr Green, the self-described “gentleman of online casino operators” will be shutting down its Mr Green Sportsbook in the United Kingdom. The operator informed its British fans about the decision and provided them with all the information they might want to know about their pending bets. Mr Green to Shut Down in the UK Mr […]
Industry
August 16, 2022
ParlayBay to Power TOPsport with Sports Betting Games
ParlayBay – an iGaming startup focused on creating immersive sports betting experiences – will power the Lithuanian sports betting giant TOPsport with its critically-acclaimed sports betting products. ParlayBay Agrees to Power TOPsport with Games The agreement will see ParlayBay provide TOPsport.lt with its full suite of sports betting games. This will include cutting-edge titles such […]
Sports
August 15, 2022
MLB Supports Commercial Sports Betting in California
Major League Baseball (MLB), the oldest major professional sports league in the world, has expressed its support of Proposition 27, a measure that may see California launch its own online sports betting market. California May Soon Launch Its Own Online Sports Wagering Market Proposition 27 is the result of years of fighting for the legalization […]
Legal
August 15, 2022
Convict Enticed Investors with Betting Opportunities
A man from Las Vegas allegedly scammed dozens of investors with promises of lucrative sports bets. He claimed he could generate double-digit profits by using an intricate algorithm and placing successful wagers. At the end of the day, his promises were too good to be true and he ended up stealing $8.5 million, his indictment […]