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Business
November 23, 2021
Paddy Power Backs Out of Televised Soccer Deal in Ireland
RTÉ, Ireland’s national TV and radio broadcaster, is the first to be affected by new advertising rules being implemented in conjunction with changes in gambling regulations in Ireland. Paddy Power has ceased its sponsorship of live televised soccer on RTÉ. Paddy Power Cuts Off Ad Deal This weekend, the Flutter Entertainment-owned betting firm confirmed that […]
Sports
November 23, 2021
Manchester City Puts 3Key Crypto Deal on Hiatus Due to Lack of Proper Due Diligence
Growing concerns about the association between professional soccer teams and immoral partners have increased over the years, most recently forcing Premier League franchise Manchester City to put its newly minted partnership with 3Key Technologies, a crypto start-up, on hiatus while more information is needed to establish the company’s credibility. With many crypto companies proving dodgy […]
Sports
November 23, 2021
Mattress Mack to Net $46 Million If the Pats Win the Super Bowl
70-year-old mattress store owner Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale feels more alive and kicking than ever. His latest $2 million wager on the Patriots to win the Super Bowl in February of 2022 is yet further proof of his thirst for adrenaline-pumping betting experiences. Mattress Mack placed two incredible wagers for a grand total of $2 […]
Sports
November 22, 2021
Bills vs Saints NFL Week 12 Odds, Time, and Prediction
After losing three of their previous five games, the Buffalo Bills are no longer at the top of the AFC East. They could get back there in Week 12, but for that, they need to beat the New Orleans Saints at Superdome. That’s something they haven’t done since 1998, but on the bright side for […]
Sports
November 22, 2021
Raiders vs Cowboys NFL Week 12 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Dallas Cowboys (7-3) are the only team in the NFC East that has a winning record. They did, however, lose last weekend to the Kansas City Chiefs on the road. A few days later, they’re back home at AT&T Stadium, where they will play against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving. The Raiders are […]
Business
November 22, 2021
FanDuel Builds up on Genius Sports Partnership with NFL Data Feeds
FanDuel and Genius Sports will continue to deepen their ties and joint operations by now leveraging NFL sports data and exploring fan engagement opportunities. Genius Sports will provide FanDuel with a variety of media assets and NFL advertising solutions to help the latter boost its standings with football fans. FanDuel will also appoint Genius Sports as its programmatic […]
Industry
November 22, 2021
NY Senator Wants Sports Betting at Racetracks
New York sports betting is set to expand with the launch of mobile applications, which is still a pending process. To make the expansion even bigger, state senator Joseph Addabbo wants to include racetracks and certain other venues. The Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering’s chair filed Senate Bill S7536 on Friday for January’s […]
Industry
November 22, 2021
Sportico Poll Reveals That If You Jinx Family’s Favorite Sports Team, You Will Be Asked to Leave
A new poll conducted by OnePoll at the behest of Tipico Sportsbook has probed attitudes towards sports betting among family members and friends. According to the poll, 71% of respondents have argued that the “stakes are higher” when watching a sports event with friends or family. As Thanksgiving is a time to be with your loved ones, Sportico’s poll […]
Business
November 22, 2021
Parimatch Taps Dmitry Sergeev to Help Russian Division, Lead Eastern European Pivot
Parimatch Russia is expanding its clout in Eastern Europe with the hire of Dmitry Sergeev who will lead the company’s pivot in the region. Specifics as to what will happen in Eastern Europe will be disclosed next year, while the company adjusts several corporate cogwheels in the coming weeks. Sergeev was previously chief executive officer […]
Business
November 22, 2021
Entain Makes a $1B Move for Olympic Entertainment Group
Entain is looking to consolidate its European footprint, bidding the eye-watering $1 billion to acquire Olympic Entertainment Group, an Estonian-based gambling firm with a substantial footprint in the Baltic markets. The news was reported by Front Sports Office and Bloomberg, citing sources close to the matter. The deal is precious to Entain as Olympic has ties with […]