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November 2, 2021
BCLC Sees Big Uptick in Number of NHL, NFL Bets
Canada’s decision to regulate single-event sports betting has opened the sluicegates of progress in earnest, and with it, the first results are already looking promising. In the first two months of operation, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) registered over $25 million worth of sports wagers, placed through the flagship website, PlayNow.com. BCLC introduced PlayNow.com […]
Sports
November 2, 2021
Ohio Senate President Expects Sports Betting Measure to Start Moving
Ohio’s House and Senate have been going to and fro for over two years now trying to figure out a framework for the sports gambling industry. Two measures have been submitted to state legislators to discuss on Capitol Square this year, and they both seem to offer their own interpretation of what a regulated gambling […]
Business
November 2, 2021
DraftKings and FanDuel Reportedly Interested in The Athletic
Sports media platform The Athletic is on the market, but is having some difficulty finding a new home. Axios was rumored to be considering an acquisition earlier this year that would have led to a public listing, but that fell through. The New York Times was said to be next in line, but nothing came […]
Sports
November 2, 2021
Kambi Group Brings Sports Betting Expertise to Desert Diamond Casinos
Kambi Group Plc has signed a new deal with the Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment launching a dedicated on-site sportsbook in the process. The partnership will allow Kambi to extend its business nous to casino properties in Arizona. Kambi’s software will be available at Desert Diamond Casinos’ properties, which is the largest tribal operator in […]
Sports
November 2, 2021
Halloween Spooky for Vegas Sports Bettors, but a Treat for the Books
The New York Jets beating the Cincinnati Bengals, the New Orleans Saints taking down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Houston Texans coming from behind to beat the LA Rams. These were some of the spooky upsets to take place in the NFL on Halloween, but they definitely delivered treats to the sportsbooks. After suffering […]
Sports
November 2, 2021
UEFA Selects Sportradar as Data Distribution Partner
Sportradar has become the exclusive betting data collector and supplier of the Union of European Football Associations or UEFA. The sports data company won a public tender, proving it can deliver on the best product, courtesy of a global focus on the integrity of sports and the ability to collate big data for the needs […]
Sports
November 2, 2021
Unibet Releases New Pittsburgh Steelers Themed Live Blackjack
Global sports betting operator and Kindred Group brand Unibet continues to build upon its partnership with NFL franchise Pittsburgh Steelers with the launch of a new themed casino game that has launched in Pennsylvania. The pair struck an alliance back in August when Unibet became the official sports partner for the team. The new casino […]
Sports
November 1, 2021
Jets vs Colts NFL Week 9 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Both the New York Jets and the Indianapolis Colts have five losses in 2021, but the Colts have one more win than the Jets. The reason is that they’ve played one more game than the team from New York. With a 3-5 record, however, their chances of booking a postseason ticket do not look great. […]
Sports
November 1, 2021
Vikings vs Ravens NFL Week 9 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Baltimore Ravens are coming off a bye in Week 8, which seems to have come at the right time for this team. It’s because one week earlier, their five-game win series came to an end when the Cincinnati Bengals demolished them 41-17. The Ravens have had plenty of time to lick their wounds and […]
Sports
November 1, 2021
Illinois Votes for the Removal of In-Person Registrations for Sports Betting
The state of Illinois has seen both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly approve an amendment to House Bill 3136 that will see in-person registrations for mobile betting expire on March 5. Illinois Votes in Favor of the HB 3136 Amendment The Senate approved the bill with an overwhelming number of 44 to 12 and […]