Sports
March 29, 2021
NHL Official Dropped over Bias against Team
A misfortunate NHL referee was caught expressing bias against one team on a live microphone, leading to his contract termination last week A Live Microphone Gets NHL official Fired On Wednesday last week, NHL referee Tim Peel was dropped as an official representative to the league following a comment from a day before when he unwittingly said […]
Legal
March 29, 2021
Lack of Mandatory Audit Could Weaken D.C.’s Sports Gambling Efforts
Even before it began, the sports gambling market in Washington, DC was mired in controversy. Deals made behind closed doors, shell companies with no physical presence in the region, and lawmakers accepting off-the-books payments were just some of the allegations that were being thrown around when the DC Council was working on its sports gambling regulations. The market […]
Business
March 26, 2021
FOX Sports Becomes Official Wagering Partner of NYRA Bets
FOX Sports and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) expanded their partnership agreement to designate the unit of Fox Corporation as the official wagering partner of NYRA Bets and the leading media provider for thoroughbred racing. “NYRA is delighted to extend our relationship with FOX Sports.” Tony Allevato, President, NYRA Bets Television and Exclusivity Rights […]
Legal
March 26, 2021
Legal Sports Wagering in Connecticut Progresses Forward
After Governor Ned Lamont inked agreements with the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, now the next step is the approval of the bill, which proposes the legalization of sports wagering in Connecticut. Connecticut Gets Closer to Legalizing Sports Wagering Sports wagering legalization moves forward in Connecticut. Earlier this month, Governor Ned Lamont inked an agreement […]
Business
March 26, 2021
PointsBet Granted Access to Pennsylvania and Mississippi
Pointsbet has added Pennsylvania and Mississippi to its online betting and gaming portfolio through a deal with Penn National Gaming. PointsBet and Penn National Gaming Strengthen Their Partnership Australian online bookmaker PointsBet has gained online sports betting and iGaming market access to the states of Pennsylvania and Mississippi. The agreement is an extension of the […]
Legal
March 26, 2021
Companies in Maryland Want a Piece of the Betting Pie
Maryland companies, seeking a betting license, attended the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee’s public hearing and turned it into an audition. Sports Betting in Maryland Will Happen This Year No Matter What On Thursday, a sports betting bill became the topic of a public hearing session in the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee in Maryland. […]
Esports
March 26, 2021
Broncos and EEG Sign to Host Madden NFL Tourneys
The Denver Broncos have announced a multi-year agreement with Esports Entertainment Group (EEG). The deal includes hosting Madden NFL tournaments at Empower Field at Mile High. Denver Broncos Teams Up with Esports Entertainment Group EEG was founded in 2008 in Malta as a next-generation online gambling company that focuses on esports. The company and its […]
Sports
March 25, 2021
Caesars and SuperDraft Launch Free-To-Play Sports Betting App
A free-to-play sports betting app with cash prizes and rewards program from Caesars Entertainment was launched today by daily fantasy sport (DFS) platform SuperDraft. “We are thrilled that SuperDraft has developed yet another way for players to experience Caesars Rewards.” Eric Hession, Co-President, Sports & Online Gaming, Caesars Entertainment Sports Betting without Financial Risk The […]
Casino
March 25, 2021
Richmond Casino Resort Selection Proceeds with 3 Proposals
Officials from the City of Richmond, Virginia, announced Wednesday the race to build a casino resort moved to the next phase after three of the submitted proposals were no longer considered. The City’s Evaluation Panel selected Bally’s Richmond Casino Resort, Live! Casino & Hotel Richmond and One Casino+Resort to advance to the next stage, while […]
Sports
March 25, 2021
Betway Secures Six NBA and NHL Sponsorship Deals
Global gaming operator Betway has inked six new sponsorship agreements with teams across the National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Hockey League (NHL). Betway Strengthens its Brand in the USA Online betting and gaming brand Betway has announced six new partnerships with franchises across the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Hockey League (NHL). […]