Sports
January 12, 2022
Penn National Gaming to Support AGA’s “Have A Game Plan”
Penn National Gaming has become a part of the American Gaming Association’s “Have A Game Plan” initiative that is designed to tackle problem gambling in the context of the quickly growing iGaming and sports betting markets in the United States. The campaign, which saw a number of sports bodies and teams join, is now expanding […]
Industry
January 12, 2022
Snipp Enters into Acquisition Agreement for Gambit Rewards
Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company Snipp announced that it agreed to acquire Gambit, the leading consumer network pioneer in integrating loyalty programs with sports betting and online gaming in the US. Snipp Agrees to Acquire Gambit Rewards for $5M The acquisition of Gambit includes its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gambit Rewards. Launched in 2019, the company’s unique loyalty program […]
Legal
January 12, 2022
Bob Baffert and Churchill Downs Feud Continues, Lawsuits Might Be Filed
Bob Baffert, a US Hall of Fame trainer spoke to the New York Times and threatened to sue Churchill Downs due to the fact that the organization handed him a ban after his horse, Medina Spirit, failed drug tests and is not eligible to run this year. Churchill Downs is Planning to File a Countersuit […]
Industry
January 12, 2022
UKGC Reminds Industry Stakeholders of Consultation Deadline
Last November, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked for feedback from industry stakeholders regarding a review of its Statement of Principles. On Tuesday, the UKGC issued a reminder on the upcoming deadline for the consultation. The UKCG Seeking Guidance on Several Matters The Gambling Commission is looking for guidance and opinions on several different […]
Legal
January 12, 2022
Washington State Gaming Operator Sues to Block Tribal Gaming Monopoly
Maverick Gaming is determined to prove itself right. It has been fighting Washington State over its tribal gaming compacts for years and is now taking its fight to a federal court. If it were to win, the outcome could have serious ramifications for sports betting in several states, not just Washington. Maverick Launches Drawn-out Battle […]
Industry
January 12, 2022
Louisiana Hopeful, Not Certain, That Mobile Sports Betting Will Arrive Soon
Sports betting has become legal in a handful of locations in Louisiana. However, it is still illegal to place wagers online. The expectation has been that mobile sportsbooks were almost ready to launch and reports last week indicated that their introduction was imminent. That’s not true, according to Louisiana Gaming Commission chair Ronnie Johns. Mobile […]
Sports
January 11, 2022
Playmaker Acquires the Leading Spanish-Language Platform Cracks
Digital sports media company Playmaker announced on Tuesday that it acquired Cracks, the leading Mexico-based video-first sports platform. Playmaker Acquires 100% Of Cracks for $1.7M The acquisition with an aggregate consideration of up to $1.7 million marks an important step for Playmaker that expands its content suite. Founded by Manuel Bravo, Cracks is one of […]
Business
January 11, 2022
Super Group Announces It Has Met Its H2 2021 Targets
Super Group, the ownership company of the global online gambling company Betway, has revealed that it has met the forecasts for the second half of 2021 it had made in August. The announcement comes just before Super Group’s planned initial public offering. Super Group’s IPO and August Forecast Despite a few setbacks, Super Group has […]
Business
January 11, 2022
FuboTV’s Preliminary Q4 Results Exceed the Company’s Expectations
FuboTV has just released its preliminary Q4 results, and they are looking good for the company. Data shows that subscriber metrics and revenue are likely to exceed the original numbers that were issued, even though the company’s stock has fallen by 5% just recently. Q4 Revenue Is Expected To Be More Than $210 Million The […]
Sports
January 11, 2022
FanDuel and PGA Tour Strike Three-Year Extension of Partnership Deal
Leading sports betting operator FanDuel and PGA Tour have agreed to extend their partnership with another three-year contract that will run through 2024 and focus on marketing and content opportunities in the United States. FanDuel Remains as Leading Betting Partner for PGA Tour The partnership has extended FanDuel’s role as the official betting operator of […]