Business
August 12, 2021
Betway Named Associate Sponsor of SA Rugby and the Springboks
The South African rugby association announced it entered into a ground-breaking sponsorship deal with Betway to make the sports betting and online gaming brand an associate sponsor of the governing body and the Springboks. “This new partnership will enable us to work together in bringing our passionate fans even closer to the game.” Jurie Roux, […]
Industry
August 12, 2021
Arizona Sports Betting Proves Too Popular; Some Operators to Miss Out
Arizona is working quickly to introduce its new sports betting market to the world, with everything expected to be in place by the first games of the new NFL season. That doesn’t give much time, as September 9 will see the first kickoff. However, the state doesn’t have to worry about filling the number of […]
Business
August 11, 2021
Jason Robins Says DraftKings Wants to Be Like Amazon
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins wants to follow Amazon’s example and create a company that transcends its original goal and purpose. Robins Talks about DraftKings Long-Term Goals as Company DraftKings CEO Jason Robins is the latest big gambling company executive who spoke with Varney & Co on Tuesday. Hosted by FOX Business’ Stuart Varney, the podcast dug into what […]
Legal
August 11, 2021
Draftkings’ Golden Nugget Purchase under Legal Scrutiny
A law firm will look into how Golden Nugget Online Gaming’s Board of Directors handled the company sale to DraftKings. Law Firm to Seek Whether Fiduciary Duties Have Been Met Just a day after DraftKings announced that it would acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) in an all-stock deal valued at $1.56 billion, the law office of Brodsky & […]
Business
August 11, 2021
FuboTV’s Q2 Results Drive Optimism for 2021 Targets
Following a strong first quarter of the year, fuboTV has been able to deliver on yet another impeccable record in Q2, with many operating and financial targets posting a triple-digit growth. FuboTV Drives Strong Results in Q2 2021 FuboTV has revealed its second-quarter results covering the period that ended on June 30, 2021. The company observed […]
Sports
August 11, 2021
Mike Ditka Joins as BetRivers.com NFL Brand Ambassador
Mike Ditka joins BetRivers.com as an official ambassador, consolidating the partnership between the sportsbook and the NFL’s Chicago Bears. NFL Legend Mike Ditka Joins BetRivers Rush Street Interactive, Inc. has become the latest company to secure a new ambassador, with former Chicago Bears player and coach, and NFL Hall of Famer, Mike Ditka joining the team. The partnership will […]
Industry
August 11, 2021
PointsBet Has a New VP of Global Sportsbook Trading
PointsBet is determined to bring its Australian operations to the US and, so far, has been successful. As it continues to expand in the country, it is building out its executive workforce, recruiting experienced veterans to lead the charge. The latest appointment comes through Aonghus Mulvihill, who has been tapped to be the online gaming […]
Sports
August 11, 2021
New York Mobile Sports Betting Safe, despite Governor Cuomo’s Resignation
After months of facing accusations of sexual misconduct, and just as the state’s investigation of the claims was wrapping up, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced his resignation. This past Tuesday, the embattled governor gave his two weeks notice, paving the way for Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul to take over. While her ascension makes […]
Industry
August 10, 2021
Q2 2021 GGR Sets New Record as Industry Recovery Continues
An industry measurement released by the American Gaming Association (AGA) on a quarterly basis showed gross gaming revenue in the US set a new record in the second quarter of 2021. New Quarterly Revenue Record The Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker, which features gross gaming revenue (GGR) both at the state and national level and broken […]
Sports
August 10, 2021
Entain’s bwin Extends Partnership Deals with Bundesliga Clubs
Sports bookmaker brand bwin announced today it extended sponsorship deals with five German Bundesliga clubs to continue to support professional soccer in the country for further three seasons. Flagship Sponsorship Deal Entain-owned bwin extended partnerships to continue to be the exclusive sports betting partner with Borussia Dortmund, FC Union Berlin and FC Cologne from the […]