Business
June 9, 2022
Smarkets Attracts Nike Senior Executive for Its New US General Manager Position
London-based sports betting company Smarkets has announced the hire of its new US General Manager. The position will be assumed by Sheldon Hanai, a former senior executive at Nike. Hanai Brings Considerable Experience and Is a Known Face to Smarkets Hanai started his career working for the US Department of Defense before moving to Google […]
Casino
June 9, 2022
Football Index Clients Lose Hope as UK Minister Denies Them Compensation
A UK cabinet minister announced that the government would not provide any compensation for clients of failed sports betting company Football Index. This decision comes more than a year after the UK gambling commission stripped Football Index of its gambling license and quashed the hopes of thousands of customers. Football Index Suffered a Swift and […]
Industry
June 9, 2022
Sportradar Appointed Conrad Managing Director, North America
Global sports data company Sportradar announced the appointment of Eric Conrad to the newly created role of Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships and Content, North America. Maximize Gains, Ensure Sustained Growth New appointment Conrad will take charge of the US Sports Content and Partnerships (SCP) team and continue to build on the successful foundation established so […]
Sports
June 8, 2022
NorthStar Bets Officially Launches in Ontario with Playtech’s Help
Playtech and NorthStar Bets have officially launched their online casino and sportsbook in Ontario’s newly regulated online gambling market. With this partnership, Playtech will provide NorthStar with its live casino and casino services, as well as its IMS platform. Playtech and NorthStar Entered an Agreement Earlier This Year Playtech shared an official announcement that it […]
Sports
June 8, 2022
Hiroto Kyoguchi vs Esteban Bermudez Odds, Time, and Prediction
Friday’s light flyweight clash Hiroto Kyoguchi vs Esteban Bermudez is a title unification fight. Kyoguchi, who is still without a loss in his professional boxing career, is defending his WBA and The Ring Magazine titles for the fourth time. Knowing this, it’s no surprise that Kyoguchi is favored to win on June 10. Oddsmakers are […]
Industry
June 8, 2022
Arizona Posted $691M of Sports Betting Handle in March
Arizona’s sports betting market is going strong, posting $691 million of handle for March. Ever since wagering on sports was legalized in the state, more and more people have shown interest in betting. March Was a Strong Month for Arizona Arizona launched sports betting last September after legalizing it in April. Since then, people have […]
Sports
June 8, 2022
Japanese Government Denies Any Plans for Gambling Reforms
Hagiuda Koichi, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry held a press conference over rumors of a draft proposal to ease restrictions on sports wagering in the country. He was adamant that there were no planned legislative changes relating to sports betting. This stance was also confirmed by several other government officials and follows the […]
Casino
June 8, 2022
Kindred Group Granted Gaming License in the Netherlands
Kindred Group (formerly Unibet Group Plc) has announced it has obtained a gaming license for the Netherlands, completing another step in its locally regulated markets strategy. New Local License for Kindred in the Netherlands Some of Europe’s most successful gaming brands are brought under the umbrella of Malta-based Kindred Group. The company had been having […]
Casino
June 8, 2022
New Jersey Obligates Sportsbook to Use 2FA and MFA
New Jersey is a pioneer when it comes to sports and casino gambling. The Garden State was among the first to set up online gambling and it spearheaded the repeal of PASPA. Now, the state continues to innovate as consumers will get another protective measure inscribed in local laws with the blessing of the New […]
Sports
June 8, 2022
Massachusetts Committee Meets to Decide Sports Betting Fate on Thursday
A Massachusetts committee will meet this Thursday in a bid to bring more clarity to the fate of sports gambling, a hot-button topic for most of the Bay State. Legislators are still split on whether sports gambling should be introduced to the state, but there seems to be good momentum forming behind the proposal. Still, […]
