Sports
December 9, 2021
PointsBet USA Signs Partnership with Big Ten Conference University
On Wednesday, Maryland Sports Properties, owned by Playfly Sports, revealed that it had signed a multi-year partnership with PointsBet USA. This is an inaugural partnership for the betting industry, as PointsBet is the first operator to team up with the Big Ten Conference. This alliance will lead to fan-facing in-game and campus activations, as detailed by […]
Industry
December 8, 2021
Unibet and SEF to Offer Safer Gambling Training Courses
An ongoing collaboration between Unibet and Swedish Elite Football (SEF) will see online training courses in player responsibility and safer gambling delivered to one thousand active professional soccer players and coaches. Education to Soccer Players and Coaches The training that will be delivered in partnership with SEF and as part of the sponsorship deal between […]
Sports
December 8, 2021
Chalkboard Adds Gamified Messaging Platform for Sports Fans
Social betting app Chalkboard has added a new function that will allow consumers to benefit from data-driven gamified messages. Essentially, consumers will get live score updates, bet tracking, and try to boost the social interaction between sports fans and their friends, families, and fellow bettors. The company essentially wants to focus on what it describes […]
Industry
December 8, 2021
Columbian Midfielder Gets Death Treats for Alleged Match-Fixing
Llaneros’ defensive midfielder Jorge Duvan Mosquera has recently declared that he fears for his own life and safety after he and his teammates were sent death threats online. The 23-year-old soccer player used Twitter to convey a message to Colombian President Ivan Duque. The players mentioned the intimidating messages the club has received since losing […]
Sports
December 8, 2021
DraftKings Boosts NFT Market by Striking a Deal With the NFLPA
DraftKings has entered the world of NFTs and joined the massive trend that has exploded this year as it announced yesterday that it came to terms with the NFL Players Association to release special gamified Non-Fungible-Token collections and further boost its involvement in the space. NFT Collections Are Set to Make Their Debut in The […]
Sports
December 8, 2021
Entain Predicts Strong Year for Cricket in 2021 and Beyond
Interest in cricket betting is going to advance in leaps and bounds, predicts betting and gaming giant Entain which has huge hopes for the sport and how it will impact bottom-line results in 2021. With the Ashes Series and the Big Bash League in Australia getting underway, Entain is confident that the sport will prove […]
Sports
December 8, 2021
IBIA Adds IMG ARENA as Official Member to Tackle Sports Corruption
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), an organization dedicated to tackling fraud in sports and betting on all levels, has revealed a new partnership with IMG ARENA, a leading provider of sports betting services and a content hub. The tie-up establishes IMG ARENA as one of the IBIA’s trusted members who will advance the association’s […]
Industry
December 8, 2021
Ontario Slow to the Punch with Private Sports Betting Market
The 108th Grey Cup is approaching this weekend. This could have been a good time for Ontario to see its private market for single-event betting in action. However, this won’t be the case. Ontario Misses the Mark with Sports Betting The Grey Cup will arrive at Hamilton on Tuesday at a Bayfront Park ceremony. This […]
Legal
December 8, 2021
Florida’s Gaming Scene in Turmoil as Court Fights Heat Up
In a battle over expanding Florida’s gaming scene, two sides will meet in court Wednesday. One side claims that the other has turned into intimidation and harassment. Las Vegas Sands vs the Seminole In a highly sensitive case, a Tallahassee judge will hear from groups backed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Las Vegas […]
Business
December 7, 2021
Sportradar and Kambi Announce 5-Year Extension of Partnership
Sportradar has been reinstated as Kambi Group’s exclusive supplier of National Hockey League, National Basketball Association, and Major League Baseball data. According to the five-year partnership extension both companies agreed upon, they will continue their long and fruitful collaboration while working on reaching the next level in data delivery and catering to the absolute benefit […]