Sports
September 20, 2021
BETBY Enriches Its Virtual Inventory by Adding Cricket
Revolutionary AI-focused virtual sports betting solutions provider BETBY has added cricket to its esports offerings, improving on the variety of the sports simulation events that sportsbooks can include by integrating Betby.Games. BETBY Adds Cricket to Its Virtual Roster The cricket will expand on BETBY’s diverse games roster which currently includes soccer, e-Fighting, basketball, Rocket League, […]
Sports
September 20, 2021
LSU Teams with Caesars Sportsbook
LSU has become the first state university in the Southeastern Conference to sign a partnership with a gambling operator through its association with Caesars Sportsbook, the Associated Press reports. Deal Worth “Millions of Dollars” According to a source cited by the media, the potential value of the deal would be “multiple millions of dollars.” At the time […]
Sports
September 20, 2021
Oleksandr Usyk to Bolster Parimatch’s Responsible Gambling Efforts
Sports betting operator Parimatch has found a powerful ally – Oleksandr Usyk. Ukraine’s undefeated boxing champion will be joining as Parimatch’s ambassador for responsible gambling. Success in Sports and Betting With 18 victories behind his back, Usyk knows what is needed for success, citing “willpower, intrinsic motivation and self-control” as some of the character traits that allow people […]
Sports
September 20, 2021
Netherlands to Pool Regulatory Efforts in Monitoring Gambling Advertisement
The Netherlands continues to put an emphasis on consumer protection in its soon-to-launch gambling industry with the media watchdog, the Commissariaat voor de Media (CdvM) and Kansspelautoriteit, the country’s gambling regulator, agreeing to exchange complaints and signals regarding potentially harmful advertisements pertaining to the gambling sector. The Netherlands Readies to React Quickly to Gambling Ads The regulators […]
Sports
September 20, 2021
Sleeper Raises $40M in Funding Round, Posts Strong User Base Growth
Fantasy sports group Sleeper has raised $40 million in fresh funding on the tail of a strong user base growth over the past several months. The round reunited a number of prominent investors who have come to back the platform once again. Sports Personalities Rally Behind Sleeper Yet Again Among those were popular names such […]
Industry
September 20, 2021
Sports Wagering May Come to Del Mar Fairgrounds as Early as 2023
Sports betting fans in California are in for a treat, as they might be able to place bets on SDSU Aztec Games and the San Diego Padres as early as 2023. The board of directors of the 22nd District Agricultural Association made a unanimous decision to allow sports betting on both collegiate and professional sports […]
Sports
September 20, 2021
Sports Betting Reaches New Heights with Outer Space Bet
There’s a first time for everything and the sports betting industry now has another one. Last Thursday, two NFL wagers were placed, but these weren’t just simple bets. They were the first two ever to be placed from outer space. Jared Isaacman’s name will be forever remembered for not only commanding the Inspiration4 civilian space […]
Legal
September 17, 2021
Will Missouri Legalize Sports Betting Anytime Soon?
Many states have legalized sports wagering, but Missouri is yet to initiate that process. Although lawmakers have made efforts this year, hopes are that the legalization of the activity will be back on the table during the next legislative season. Missouri Yet to Legalize Sports Wagering Since the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA (the […]
Industry
September 17, 2021
Connie James Rises as Scientific Games’ Chief Financial Officer
Gambling products provider Scientific Games will be making changes to its leaderboard with Connie James joining as a chief financial officer, treasurer, corporate secretary and executive vice president. Scientific Games Gets an Industry Veteran as a CFO James isn’t a stranger to the company and the position as she has already worked as chief financial […]
Casino
September 17, 2021
Caesars Becomes Indianapolis Colts’ Premier Betting Partner
Hotel and casino entertainment company Caesars Entertainment has been selected as the National Football League team Indianapolis Colts’ premier betting partner. By inking the deal, Caesars became the franchise’s sole official casino partner. Caesars Becomes Indianapolis’ Premier Betting Partner Following the deal, Caesars Entertainment will receive several benefits that will boost the company’s popularity. First […]