Business
May 11, 2022
888AFRICA Brings Ryan Newton as Head of VIP
As Africa becomes an increasingly attractive place for gaming and betting companies, more of the big industry names are making serious efforts to consolidate their footprint in the region. 888AFRICA has done so by appointing Ryan Newton as its vice president of the VIP segment. Newton’s Extensive Range Well Placed in 888AFRICA Newton comes from […]
Legal
May 11, 2022
Paddy Power Manager Lost Job for Giving Betting Credits
Emma Phillips, a former Paddy Power manager, was fired in 2020 for allowing bettors to play on credit. She appealed the decision but the court ruled that she was in the wrong. Phillips Did What She Saw Other Companies Do Philips appealed to Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission. In her opinion, she did nothing wrong and […]
Business
May 10, 2022
Genius Sports Teams up with Portugal’s S.L. Benfica
Genius Sports has signed a data and broadcast partnership with Primeira Liga club S.L. Benfica in Portugal. The partnership will assist the company to deliver much-needed data through the Second Spectrum division, which will in turn help the club to improve its game by tapping into tracking technology, machine learning, statistical insight, and artificial intelligence. […]
Business
May 10, 2022
Circa Sports Set to Launch in Illinois via an Agreement With Full House
Circa Sports, one of the fastest-growing sportsbook operators in the US, has made an agreement with Full House Resorts and is set to enter the Illinois sports wagering market. In a press release, Full House noted that Circa will operate one of its temporary venues, set to be opened in 2022. Illinois Is the Fourth […]
Industry
May 10, 2022
2022 AT&T Byron Nelson Odds, Time, and Prediction
The 2022 AT&T Byron Nelson is a sort of dress rehearsal for elite golfers before the PGA Championship. The event tees off Thursday, May 12 from TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. The entry list looks very impressive, with the world no.1 Scottie Scheffler headlining the event. Scheffler is seen as the favorite to win […]
Sports
May 10, 2022
Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley Odds, Time, and Prediction
Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley a.k.a. Bellator London is on the program on Friday, May 13. The headliner is the most exciting bout of the event as it pits Logan Storley against Michael “Venom” Page in a battle for the interim Bellator Welterweight World Championship. If you would like to bet on this fight, you’re […]
Sports
May 10, 2022
Southampton FC Picks Winner of Bitcoin Hunt
The Sportsbet.io Bitcoin Hunt celebrating the partnership with Southampton FC has come to an end with a lucky winner announced. The contest took three rounds to complete and participants were urged to discover QR codes hidden – often in plain sight – across the city of Southampton. Sportsbet.io and Southampton Wrap up Bitcoin Hunt Fans […]
Sports
May 10, 2022
North Carolina Might Be on the Brink of Legalizing Sports Betting
North Carolina’s chances of introducing a sports betting bill have had a major boost as the General Assembly of the state will convene on May 18 for its legislative session. House lawmakers are almost convinced that the sports betting bill will go across the finish line and thus, sports betting will be introduced in the […]
Business
May 10, 2022
The latest from Africa: Cross-vertical Look at One of Gambling’s Best Bets
As Africa is increasingly moving towards an online gambling ecosystem, we sat down with Kiron Interactive co-CEO and founder Steven Spartinos, BetGames sales director Africa James Everett and Altenar COO & director Dinos Stranomitis. In this piece, we discuss how Africa’s traditionally land-based dominated gaming and betting segment has made a noticeable shift towards the […]
Industry
May 9, 2022
CDI’s Kentucky Derby 148 Sets New Wagering Records
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced its pinnacle event and a major driver of the company’s financial success, the Kentucky Derby, set new wagering records this year. The 148th edition of the premier horse racing event also surprised experts and pundits by presenting an 80-1 winner, Rich Strike. Kentucky Derby 148 CDI announced the track took […]
