Business
May 13, 2021
Sports IQ Raises $7M, Plans to Boost Sports Betting Services Growth
Sports IQ revealed that it raised $7 million in series seed funding. The funding was led by Harlo Equity Partners and Sports IQ plans to use it for product development. Sports IQ Raises $7m in Series Seed Funding Technology supplier Sports IQ announced Wednesday that it has raised some $7 million in series seed funding. […]
Sports
May 13, 2021
BetMGM Becomes LPGA’s First Official Betting Partner
The LPGA inked a multi-year agreement with BetMGM. Under the agreement, the sports betting and entertainment leader was named Official Betting Operator and Partner of the LPGA. LPGA Names BetMGM Official Betting Operator The LPGA announced on Wednesday that it named BetMGM its Official Betting Operator and Partner. Under the multi-year agreement, BetMGM will feature […]
Sports
May 12, 2021
Northern Quest Announces Sports Betting Agreement
Washington gambling officials and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians have reached an agreement, permitting sports wagering in Northern Quest Resort and Casino. The Biggest Move in Decades for the Kalispel Tribe On Tuesday, Washington gambling officials and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians have announced that they have reached an agreement allowing sports betting in Northern […]
Sports
May 12, 2021
Louisiana Sports Betting Regulations Move Forward
Two bills in Louisiana have advanced on Tuesday, moving forward to the Senate, which would allow residents of the state to bet on sporting events at sportsbook locations and through mobile apps. Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Move Forward to the Senate Louisiana residents could be able to start betting on sporting events at sportsbook facilities […]
Sports
May 12, 2021
ITIA Bans Tennis Pro Roman Khassanov for 10 Years over Match-Fixing
Roman Khassanov, a professional tennis player from Kazakhstan was banned by the International Tennis Integrity Agency. The player admitted breaching Tennis Anti-Corruption Program rules, which brought him a 10-year ban from the game. Roman Khassanov Banned from Tennis for 10 Years The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Tuesday that it banned Roman Khassanov, […]
Sports
May 11, 2021
Ohio’s Gaming Market Puts COVID-19 Behind It as Record Revenue Comes In
Across the US, casino markets are coming back to life after a brutal attack by COVID-19. Occupancy levels in many areas are returning to normal and, even in those that still have restrictions, gross gaming revenue (GGR) is impressive. Ohio is in the latter group, a state that still requires its casinos to maintain a […]
Industry
May 11, 2021
Stadia Ventures’ Sports Betting Innovation Summit Starts May 13
Sports betting industry leaders and entrepreneurs are going to discuss the latest changes and innovations within the sports betting landscape at the Stadia Innovation Summit. The summit starts online on Thursday, May 13. Stadia Innovation Summit Launches Online This Thursday Stadia Ventures, the global sports innovation hub, has created an event that aims to bring […]
Sports
May 11, 2021
Regulators in Colorado Call Year of Sports Gambling a Success
Colorado has enjoyed a strong first year for its sports betting segment despite a global pandemic and shuttered operations at casinos. Colorado’s Revenue Department Satisfied with Sports Gambling Results The Colorado Department of Revenue has released a statement commemorating the anniversary of the launch of sports betting in the Centennial State. In the official communication released on […]
Sports
May 10, 2021
Simplebet, Intralot Offer NBA, MLB Micro-Betting in DC, MT
Innovative sports betting technology company Simplebet announced today its partnership with Intralot saw the rollout of new real money micro-betting products in Washington DC and Montana, to cover action from the National Basketball League (NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB). Following the Success from the NFL The launch of the first-ever automated micro-betting product on […]
Sports
May 10, 2021
Kentucky Derby Winner Fails Post-race Drug Test, May Be Disqualified
Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit’s allegedly tested positive for betamethasone in a post-race blood test. In a statement, Churchill Downs revealed that if the findings are upheld, Medina may be disqualified and Mandaloun may take the winner’s place. Medina Spirit Allegedly Tests Positive for an Anti-inflammatory Drug The Kentucky Derby was won by Medina Spirit […]