Sports
March 9, 2023
Brazil’s New Sports Integrity Body Takes Matters into Its Own Hands
The newly formed non-profit organization pledged to ensure the future integrity of Brazilian sports by uniting all industry members under a single goal. ABRADIE plans to assess the current situation, identify potential issues, propose recommendations and present the government with an action plan. The organization hopes to encourage meaningful reforms, ensuring a safe and secure […]
Sports
March 9, 2023
SSG to Create a Cheltenham Festival Content Hub for Sky Betting and Gaming
Spotlight Sports Group (SSG), a leading provider of sports tech, content and media, has unveiled a new agreement with the UK-based operator Sky Betting and Gaming. Under the agreement, the supplier will develop and manage a Cheltenham Festival racing content hub for the gambling company. This is not the first time the two companies have […]
Business
March 8, 2023
SB22 to Provide Betting to ZingSports in Purto Rico
SB22, the first fully immersive betting and transactional platform that does not rely on any legacy technology, unveiled a new partnership agreement with ZingSports. The latter company is a sports betting operator based in Puerto Rico that will benefit from SB22’s products and solutions. Under the deal, the supplier will provide its new LATAM partner […]
Industry
March 7, 2023
DraftKings Poised to Deliver a Successful Massachusetts Launch
An official press release revealed DraftKings’ plans for the 10 March Massachusetts online sports betting launch. The operator will utilize the next few days to the maximum, focusing on raising awareness of its imminent arrival in the Bay State via commercials and promotional events. Entering a new jurisdiction marks a significant milestone in DraftKings’ expansion […]
Business
March 7, 2023
Genius Sports Strengthens Board with Appointment of New Independent Advisors
The appointments are effective from March 8, 2023. Kay and Messara Join the Board The Board of Directors of Genius Sports has selected Kenneth J. Kay to join as an independent director and head of the audit committee, replacing outgoing chair Harry You. Kay’s professional experience spans over thirty years, where he has held CFO […]
Sports
March 6, 2023
Maryland College Promotes Responsible Sports Betting
The move aims to get ahead of the trend of sports betting becoming increasingly popular, as well as to serve as an example of what the standard approach for universities should look like. Towson University’s program is titled “Tigers Play Responsibly” – after the college’s Tigers moniker. MA Tigers Support Responsible Gambling The campaign is […]
Legal
March 3, 2023
Massachusetts Temporarily Allows Affiliate Agreements for Sportsbooks
Operators in the Bay State can rest easy after the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted 5-0 to waive some of the restrictions regarding affiliate agreements. The regulator carefully weighed the pros and cons of maintaining the current ban and decided that CPA and revenue-sharing models should exist within its jurisdiction, allowing for proper oversight. Affiliates […]
Legal
March 3, 2023
House Committee Clears Bill That Would Legalize Sports Betting in Oklahoma
In February, Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City filed House Bill 1027, bringing sports aficionados and gamblers from Oklahoma one step closer to finally seeing sports betting legalized in the Sooner State. After the legislation went through a smooth review from a friendly committee that was chaired by Luttrell, KOKO-TV announces that the House Committee on […]
Sports
March 1, 2023
Study Questions Transparency of University Gambling Deals
Since the US Supreme Court ruled against PASPA back in 2018, sports betting has been spreading to more US states. With PASPA out of the way, the legalization and regulation of the activity were put in the hands of lawmakers in each state, which resulted in a statewide expansion of the activity. By now, sports […]
Legal
February 28, 2023
New York Gambling Regulator Approves New Rules for Betting Ads
The gambling regulator in New York, the New York State Gaming Commission, greenlighted new rules affecting sports betting marketing, promotions and advertising in the state. The announcement came Monday following a meeting of the regulator where the new rules received unanimous approval by the Commission. Now, the rules would go through a 60-day period for […]
