Legal
June 16, 2021
Court Rules on Football Index Administrators Repayments
UK customers are watching with interest as a Jersey Court has sought to recognize a High Court ruling on the Football Index repayments. The high-profile betting company and its parent company BetIndex went into administration in March. The June 22 date set by the court is set to trigger repayments of £3.5 million ($4.95 million) in player account funds. Court administrators […]
Sports
June 16, 2021
Is There Anything Worrying about NFL’s Ties to Gambling Operators?
Despite that back in the ‘90s, the NFL supported PASPA, the tables have turned. Since the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA three years ago, more states are legalizing sports wagering. Only recently, in April, the NFL inked multi-year agreements with major sports wagering industry companies such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars Entertainment. NFL Changes […]
Esports
June 16, 2021
Michigan Reports Total Betting Handle of $237.6m in May
The state of Michigan reported $114.31 million in gross internet gaming and sports betting receipts in May, down 0.8% from April. Horse Racing Could Bring $1.2B to the State The gross gaming revenue generated by online gaming operators in May amounted to $94.85 million. Additionally, e-sports betting operators reported $19.46 million of total gross sports […]
Business
June 16, 2021
SPAC Deal Behind Betway to Give the Gambling Operator Greater Global Reach
Betway is on a mission. It wants to conquer the sports gambling market, and not just in a single or a limited number of jurisdictions. It seeks global domination of the market and, while the goal may be lofty, it’s on a dedicated, singularly-focused course to achieve its objective. The recently announced deal between its […]
Legal
June 16, 2021
DraftKings Upset after Hindenburg Research Accuses It of Involvement in Illicit Activity
DraftKings is in bed with organized crime and money launderers. That’s what someone with Hindenburg Research would have everyone believe, although the individual (or individuals) may have ulterior motives. The gaming operator was called out yesterday by Hindenburg, a noted short-seller, resulting in DraftKings’ stock price registering a sizeable drop. DraftKings has responded to the […]
Sports
June 16, 2021
James Holzhauer of Jeopardy! Fame to Write Sports Gambling Column for The Athletic
James Holzhauer is parlaying his rise to fame and sports gambling knowledge to bring new content to sports media outlet The Athletic. He may be known best as the man who won 32 straight competitions on Jeopardy! in 2019, but Holzhauer was a dedicated sports gambler before making it to the show. According to an […]
Business
June 15, 2021
WynnBet Signed Partnership Deal with the Cincinnati Reds
WynnBet, the sports betting brand of Wynn Resorts, announced today it entered into a new partnership with a professional sports franchise in the US to continue its expansion across regulated jurisdictions. Teaming with the Reds WynnBet signed an agreement with the Cincinnati Reds from Major League Baseball (MLB) to collaborate with the franchise on marketing […]
Sports
June 15, 2021
FOX Bet Brings “Big Papi” as MLB Analyst to Weigh in on 2021 Season
FOX Bet adds Big Papi as MLB analyst for the rest of the 2021 baseball season to bring recreational and competitive bettors valuable insights into upcoming games. Big Papi Ortiz to Speak His Mind with FOX Bet The FOX Bet team is getting a serious boost in the face of former Boston Red Sox ace and FOX […]
Sports
June 15, 2021
Audacy and BetMGM Extend Partnership with New Programming
The BetQL Network will expand its programming with two new shows brought to you by Audacy and BetMGM in a bid to catch up with sports bettors on the latest development in the industry. Know Your Bets with Audacy and BetMGM Audacy and BetMGM continue to build upon their partnership with a new weekday programming that will launch on the […]
Business
June 14, 2021
AretoNet Deploys Full Suite of Products for Kenyan ChesaCash
Provider of full player lifecycle analytics and marketing automation for the iGaming industry AretoNet is entering the Kenyan market after a partnership with popular online sportsbook ChesaCash. Full Suite of Products and Services Malta-based real-time business intelligence services supplier AretoNet announced today it entered into a deal with ChesaCash to provide the Kenyan online sports […]