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Insider
August 18, 2021
The GamblingNews Podcast Welcomes David Charnock of FSB (Podcast #2)
The GamblingNews podcast series is an excellent way to stay on top of what’s happening in the gaming industry. We routinely invite industry insiders to sit down with us to discuss how they see the market and what they’re doing to help shape the future. GamblingNews recently had the opportunity to have David Charnock, FSB’s […]
Business
August 18, 2021
Sportradar Files Plans for an IPO with the US SEC
Sportradar AG filed plans yesterday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO). Sportradar AG’s Form F-1 filling was introduced a little over two months after Horizon Acquisition Corp, a Swiss firm and a SPAC (special purpose acquisition company), decided not to go further with talks that would allow […]
Sports
August 18, 2021
BoyleSports Becomes Third Sports Betting Partner of Newcastle United
The UK may have a certain level of disdain for relationships between sports betting operators and sports organizations, but they’re not going away anytime soon. The latest deal involves BoyleSports, which just signed on as an official sports betting partner of Newcastle United FC. The agreement makes BoyleSports an official partner of the soccer club […]
Industry
August 18, 2021
NAACP Executive in Ohio Wants Lawmakers to Stop Discussing Sports Betting
Ohio is one of a handful of states where sports betting legalization is on the table. A bill to bring the activity to the state has already made it past the Senate, but still needs to get by lawmakers in the House of Representatives. Ahead of the latter chamber’s return to work next month, opponents […]
Sports
August 17, 2021
FanDuel Named WTA’s Authorized Gaming Operator in the Americas
Daily fantasy and sportsbook brand FanDuel announced it was designated as an Authorized Gaming Operator of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) in North, South and Central America. WTA Video Highlights The new agreement will see the industry-leading daily fantasy sports and sportsbook products of the Flutter Entertainment-owned brand brought directly to fans of the WTA, […]
Industry
August 17, 2021
Michigan’s Online Gaming Operators’ Revenue in July Reaches $111.9 Million
The online gaming operators in Michigan had a very successful July. The Michigan Gaming Commission (MGC) issued a report on Monday and stated that online gaming operators had revenue of $111.9 million for the month. Out of the total gross gaming revenue (GGR), iGaming contributed $92.3 million, while sports betting had $19.6 million in revenue, […]
Sports
August 17, 2021
The Portuguese Basketball League Is Now the Betclic League
Sports-related activity has always been a great landing spot for brands looking to gain greater exposure. From Little League baseball to UEFA, associating a company name with a team or a league is guaranteed to bring an increase in traffic. Become a sponsor and that increase jumps substantially. Betclic, the France-based online sports betting operator, […]
Sports
August 16, 2021
Tabcorp Plans Using AI to Boost Sports Wagering Operations
Australia’s leading gambling operator, Tabcorp, is reportedly looking at boosting its sports wagering operations with artificial intelligence. The platform which the company has developed offers high-scale possibilities for predicting outcomes of NFL games and providing sports bettors with more elements to wager on. Tabcorp to Use Artificial Intelligence Last month, Australia’s gambling industry leader Tabcorp […]
Industry
August 16, 2021
Maryland Delays Legal Sports Betting as Rules Yet to Be Determined
Marylanders were on the brink of being provided with legal sports betting services this year. When the debate was opened by lawmakers, they hoped that everything will be finalized by the time the NFL started in September. But, as it seems, the goal was a bit too ambitious because it’ll take a few more months […]
Industry
August 16, 2021
Rapper Jay-Z Hopes to Get In on New York’s Sports Betting Market
Jay-Z, the rapper born as Shawn Corey Carter, could be about to make history once again. In addition to being a musician and social justice pioneer, he is also an avid sports fan. Jay-Z has been linked to a number of teams over the years and once held a partial membership stake in the NBA’s […]