Sports
March 8, 2021
Adam Silver Promises 2021-2022 Season without Bubbles, Vaccines
Commissioner Adam Silver says no to the NBA bubble for the full 82-game 2021-2022 season, starting in October. No NBA Bubble and a Full 2021-2022 Season The NBA is in isolation for the All-Star Game in Atlanta Sunday night, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said during his annual press conference. The league is not looking forward […]
Legal
March 6, 2021
Maryland’s Sports Betting Expansion Bill Moves Forward
A bill to expand sports betting in Maryland has moved forward and will be voted on by the General Assembly next week. General Assembly to Vote on HB0940 Next Week On Friday, the House Ways and Means Committee approved Maryland’s House Bill 940, which would expand the definition of gambling in the state. The proposal, […]
Business
March 5, 2021
Bally’s Proposal for Allied May Derail Element’s WPT Deal
Global eSports company Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc. announced today it received a proposal from Bally’s Corporation to acquire its outstanding equity. Bally’s is offering a price consideration of $100 million for the outstanding shares of Allied Esports, payable in cash, Bally’s shares, or a combination of both. Bally’s Looking to Hijack WPT Deal The unsolicited […]
Industry
March 5, 2021
Kindbridge Teams up with Epic Risk Management to Fight Gambling Harm
Kindbridge, the first teletherapy company in the world joined forces with leading gambling harm minimization consultancy, EPIC Risk Management. Under the collaboration, the two companies aim at delivering education, treatment, and prevention techniques for vulnerable groups. EPIC Risk Management and Kindbridge Join Forces World’s first teletherapy company, Kindbridge, announced a strategic partnership with EPIC Risk […]
Legal
March 5, 2021
Del Marsh Sports Betting Bill Heading for Senate Review on Tuesday
Sen. Del Marsh’s new sports betting bill will head for the Alabama Senate on Tuesday next week to stand scrutiny from legislators before hopefully continuing to the House of Representatives. Alabama to Examine Sports Betting Bill in Tuesday Senate Session Alabama is readying to put Sen. Del Marsh’s sports betting proposal to a major test, with the Republican’s bill coming […]
Business
March 5, 2021
Playtech and Novomatic Americas Ink Strategic Partnership
Playtech, the leading gambling technology company, announced a non-exclusive sports wagering agreement with Novomatic Americas. The agreement builds on existing collaboration between Playtech and Novomatic’s owner, NOVOMATIC AG. Playtech Inks Partnership with Novomatic Americas Leading gambling technology company, Playtech announced a non-exclusive sports betting partnership with Novomatic Americas on Thursday. The agreement builds upon an […]
Sports
March 5, 2021
Bally’s Corporation Signs a Multi-Year Partnership Deal with NBA
The leading US land-based gaming company, Bally’s Corporation, signed a multi-year contract with the NBA to become its authorized sports betting operator. Bally’s Corp Signs Long-term Partnership Deal with NBA Bally’s Corp. has inked a long-term partnership with NBA to become its authorized sports betting operator. Under the agreement, Bally’s will get rights to use official NBA logos, official league […]
Sports
March 5, 2021
Sara Perlman Is New Star of NBC Sports EDGE and PointsBet
Sara Perlman is the new sports betting host and content creator for NBC Sports EDGE and its official sports betting partner, PointsBet. Perlman Becomes Face of NBC Sports EDGE and PointsBet Sara Perlman has become an official sports betting host for NBC Sports and the face of its sports wagering operator, PointsBet. As a sports betting host and content […]
Business
March 4, 2021
DraftKings Becomes UFC’s First-Ever Official Sportsbook Partner
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings announced today it entered into a groundbreaking agreement with the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, UFC. First-Ever Official Sportsbook and DFS Partner Under the terms of one of the most significant in the history of UFC agreement, DraftKings will become the organization’s first-ever Official Sportsbook and […]
Legal
March 4, 2021
DraftKings Settles MDL, Pays $7.28M and $720K to Players
Boston-based daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings agreed to pay nearly $8 million to settle its part of a multidistrict class action lawsuit and take steps to prevent compulsive player behavior. DraftKings and FanDuel The lawsuit was filed by players against the two big boys in daily fantasy sport (DFS) and sports betting, DraftKings […]