Sports
April 13, 2021
ESPN to Host NBA Alternate Presentation with Focus on Betting
ESPN will feature its first alternate presentation for an NBA game fully driven by sports wagering content within the Daily Wager Special show. The alternate presentation will be aired tomorrow via ESPN+ and ESPN2, while the Brooklyn Nets play against the Philadelphia 76ers. ESPN to Offer Its First Alternate Presentation for an NBA Game ESPN […]
Legal
April 13, 2021
Arizona Passes Fantasy Sports Bill
The Arizona Legislature approved new gambling opportunities, allowing sports betting on and off reservations. Arizona Legislature Passes Sports Wagering Bill On Monday, the Arizona Legislature approved Bill 1797 known as the “the fantasy sports bill” to allow sports betting on and off reservations, which would present new opportunities for tribe-owned casinos. The Senate approved the […]
Sports
April 13, 2021
Bill Regulating Pari-Mutuels in Florida Has Been Approved
Under a bill unanimously approved by the Senate Regulated Industries Committee on Monday, Florida’s jai alai frontons, quarter horse, and harness horse racing tracks may opt not to perform live events but still run poker and slot machine rooms. Florida Welcomes Pari-Mutuel Regulation The bill will require thoroughbred horse tracks to conduct live racing, and although […]
Insider
April 13, 2021
RNG Foundry’s Jeremy Coleman: “My Ambition Is to Make Individual Studios Become Well-respected in Very Competitive Marketplace”
Jeremy Coleman is an iGaming veteran with a proven track record and a clear focus on elevating the gaming experience for everyone. Improving business has been part of Jeremy’s repertoire as a Senior Account Manager at NetEnt and he has since moved to RNG Foundry, a Gaming Accelerator that seeks to empower promising studio brands […]
Industry
April 13, 2021
GambleAware Responds with a Call for Evidence
GambleAware, an independent charity, has issued its submission to Call for Evidence in response to the Gambling Act review to the Department of Digital Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS). GambleAware Has Submitted Its Call For Evidence GambleAware, an independent charity, has published its submission of Call for Evidence to the Department of Digital Culture, Media, […]
Sports
April 13, 2021
Bally’s, Sinclair to Boost Sports Gambling Content across Regional Networks
It’s becoming more common for sports TV channels to include sports gambling data during live game coverage, but Bally’s Corp. and Sinclair Broadcast Group see a lot of untapped territories that can be explored. Sinclair already began the process of rebranding its Fox Sports regional channels into Bally Sports as part of a naming rights […]
Sports
April 12, 2021
Scientific Games & Smarkets Reach New Betting Volume Heights
Gaming technology supplier Scientific Games (SG) announced today its OpenSports betting platform delivered to its sports betting clients over 50 million bets on the UK’s Grand National horse racing festival. Meanwhile, Smarkets smashed the betting volume record on a single event. SG’s OpenSports Platform The historical 3-day event which took place behind closed doors for […]
Industry
April 12, 2021
Bettson and Big Bola Casinos Agree to Launch Betsson Mexico
Online gaming group Betsson AB announced its efforts to expand in South America received a boost after signing a strategic agreement to form a joint venture with Big Bola Casinos in Mexico. Collaboration to Gain Public Trust Betsson Mexico, the new sports betting and iGaming brand of the Stockholm-listed gaming operator will be offered to […]
Legal
April 12, 2021
Will Canada Legalize Its Lucrative Sports Wagering Market Soon?
Currently limited to parlay-style games, the Canadian sports betting market holds significant potential. The market is estimated at $14 billion annually by the Canadian Gaming Association and if legalized, it may bring significant tax revenue for the country. Sports Betting Popularity Continues to Grow in North America Although the popularity of sports betting is continuously […]
Legal
April 12, 2021
Louisiana Ready to Put Together Sports Gambling Framework
Louisiana took its first step forward with legalized sports gambling when state voters approved a ballot measure authorizing the activity last year. That was only a small step, however, and much more work is needed. As the Louisiana Legislation resumes today, one of the topics is almost certainly going to be sports gambling, with several […]