Industry
December 13, 2022
Maryland’s November Wagering Bottom Line Impacted by Promotions
The Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency released its sports betting revenue report for November, the month in which the state launched online sports betting, posting $219 million worth of wagers. Promotional Play Off the Charts Maryland launched online sports wagering on November 23, featuring seven online sportsbook operators, and for the first nine […]
Industry
December 13, 2022
SBC Appointed Harborne as Director of Sports Sponsorship
Sports and gaming media agency SBC announced it has established a new division, Sports Sponsorship, and appointed George Harborne as Director of Sports Sponsorship. Relations with Industry Stakeholders Harborne will be responsible for building the new division within SBC by focusing on the connections and relations with sports clubs, associations, as well as betting and […]
Industry
December 13, 2022
Bulgarian Gambling Industry Proposed Watershed Advertising Ban
A watershed self-restriction on gambling advertising is coming to Bulgaria next year if the proposal made by the Bulgarian Gaming Association (BGA) to the national advertising regulator is approved. Round Table Discussions The proposal was made during a round table organized by the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) Tuesday with the participation of the National […]
Sports
December 13, 2022
ITIA Issues Life Bans over Multiple Match-Fixing Offenses
French tennis players Jules Okala and Mick Lescure have been handed lifetime bans from the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) over match-fixing offenses going back to 2014. The offenses were finally investigated by integrity authorities, with the severity of the cases mandating life-long suspension from the sport. Okala, whose highest ATP ranking was 338, was […]
Business
December 13, 2022
Altenar to Power L&L Europe UK Sports Betting Offer
Altenar, a sportsbook supplier, has formed a new partnership with L&L Europe Limited, an operator of iGaming and betting websites in the United Kingdom. L&L Europe Limited brings a host of experiences through its flagship gaming offers captured by its casinos and other products, player-friendly cashback offers, and more. L&L Europe Breaks Ground in UK […]
Sports
December 13, 2022
Sportradar Integrity Services Teams up with the FIS
The leading supplier of sports integrity solutions, Sportradar, announced that its unit, Sportradar Integrity Services, joined forces with the governing body of international skiing and snowboarding, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). FIS Strengthens Integrity via Sportradar Deal Announced Tuesday, the new collaboration sees FIS leverage Sportradar Integrity Services’ leading risk analysis for its […]
Business
December 13, 2022
New Study Predicts Ohio Will Become Top Sports Betting State
Ohio legalized its sports betting market last year in December. The state is expected to launch its sports betting market no later than January 1, 2023, and according to a new study, it won’t be long before bettors in Ohio propel the state as a leading sports betting location. Ohio to Become #1 Sports Betting […]
Industry
December 13, 2022
Indiana, the Sixth State to Reach the $10B Benchmark Figure
According to the Indiana Gaming Commission, the Hoosier state has surpassed the $10 billion benchmark figure in all-time sports wagering handle with over $452.3 million in wagers accepted in November. This way, Indiana has joined the list of five other US states that went over the $10 billion mark after the Professional and Amateur Sports […]
Legal
December 13, 2022
BetMGM Files Motion in Antar Case Claiming Allegations Are Far-Fetched
In its motion submitted to the New Jersey Superior Court, BetMGM urges the court to dismiss the lawsuit against the company filed by Sam A. Antar in September. BetMGM Submits Motion in Antar Lawsuit SBC Americas reported on details around BetMGM’s motion filed in connection with the lawsuit against the company submitted by gambling addict […]
Sports
December 13, 2022
M88 Mansion Signs Ivan Rakitić as Latest Ambassador for LaLiga
M88 Mansion has signed a new brand ambassador partnership with Ivan Rakitić, Sevilla FC midfielder, who will be an official representative for the Asian online gaming company during the 2022-23 LaLiga Santander Season. Ivan Rakitić to Drive LaLiga Awareness for M88 Mansion The partnership marks the latest attempt by M88 Mansion to connect with global […]
