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Sports
June 21, 2022
NJ Sports GGR Improved despite Low May Handle
New Jersey just released data about how sports betting performed in May. According to the figures the state posted, revenues increased from April despite a significant drop in handle. High Hold Rates Helped the Industry The official data shows that in May, Garden State sportsbooks collectively earned almost $62 million in gross gaming revenue. This […]
Industry
June 21, 2022
Italy’s Gambling Market Grows Year-over-Year in April
The Italian iGaming market has posted its first upward trend in a long, long time this April. This is the first time the gambling segment in the country inched up driven by stronger-than-expected interactive wagering since November 2021. April’s results were higher than April 2021’s, but the numbers were still under the March 2022 benchmark. […]
Sports
June 20, 2022
Sportsbet.io Attracts Kanu Nwankwo as Global Ambassador
Cryptocurrency-based online betting platform Sportsbet.io has signed a deal with football legend Kanu Nwankwo who will be the brand’s newest addition to its growing list of African representatives. The four-year contract will see Kanu partake in various promotional efforts to tap the ever-growing popularity of cryptocurrency in Africa. Kanu Joins Sportsbet’s Host of African Celebrities […]
Industry
June 20, 2022
Pennsylvania’s Gambling Sector Performs Well despite Slow Summer Season
According to a report by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, sportsbook operators in the state have entered the traditionally slower summer period. Sportsbooks recorded a handle of $493.4 million, roughly a 14% decrease compared to April. However, May’s $47.8 million Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) remained on par with the previous month’s results, and Pennsylvania’s total […]
Sports
June 20, 2022
Gegard Mousasi vs. Johnny Eblen Bellator 282 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Forty-two days after the previous event, Bellator MMA is back. Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut is the place where Bellator 282 will take place on Friday, June 24, 2022. The headliner fight is Gegard Mousasi (c) vs. Johnny Eblen, in which the two battle for the Bellator Middleweight World Championship. Defending champion Mousasi is […]
Sports
June 20, 2022
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mateusz Gamrot UFC on ESPN 37 Odds, Time, and Prediction
If you’re wondering why the clash between Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot is headlining the UFC on ESPN 38 event, it’s because these two really know how to put on a show in the octagon. Tsarukyan won the Performance of the Night bonus in his two previous fights. Gamrot did it in two of his […]
Business
June 20, 2022
SIG Sports Purchases 12.8% Of PointsBet
PointsBet has landed an AU$94.2 million ($65.75 million) investment from Sports Investment Corp. With this development, SIG Sports has agreed to purchase 38.75 million shares from PointsBet at a price of AU$2.43 ($1.7) and thus, gain a 12.8% stake in the company. The deal comes just a week after PointsBet turned down an acquisition offer […]
Business
June 20, 2022
ParlayBay Brings Dedicated Content to INDIBET
Sports betting titles provider ParlayBay has teamed up with INDIBET, an established sports betting brand with a global reach that focuses on cricket exclusively. The INDIBET website does have dedicated sportsbook facilities for a broader range of experiences. ParlayBay CEO Patrick Nordwall welcomed the opportunity: INDIBET is the perfect partner for us to release our […]
Sports
June 20, 2022
Netball Australia Strapped for Cash, Gambling Ads Possible Solution
Struggling with a reported debt and loss of around $11 million, the Australian Netball league might turn to more non-sporting commercial opportunities, including starting to accept gambling advertisements and sponsorships. Bad Financials Grow, Gambling Ads Might Help It’s been six years since the split in Trans-Tasman Netball League, aka the ANZ Championship, which gave birth […]
Sports
June 20, 2022
Gambling Market Players Fight for Californians’ Votes on Sports Betting
Californians are going to decide on the legalization of sports gambling in November and two opposing ad campaigns are fighting for their votes. One proposed measure will allow online sports betting, while the other will limit sports gambling to the brick-and-mortar tribal casinos and race tracks. Fierce Fight Among Various Players in the Californian Gambling […]