Sports
January 28, 2021
The Athletic Adds BetMGM as Official Betting Partner
BetMGM has teamed up with The Athletic, becoming the publication’s exclusive sports betting partner. The Athletic Welcomes BetMGM as Sports Betting Partner US-focused subscription media The Athletic has revealed Roar Digital’s BetMGM Sportsbook as the company’s first sports betting partner in the United States. As a result, The Athletic is launching a dedicated content vertically, […]
Sports
January 28, 2021
Illinois Sports Betting Handle Hits $447m in November
Illinois’ sports betting results continue to improve with the state heading for even better total handle in the months ahead. Sports Betting Handle in Illinois Improves in November Sports betting in Illinois improved in November a report released by the Illinois Gaming Board and delivered by regulator head Marcus Fruchter revealed. The numbers marked a […]
Casino
January 28, 2021
Hawaii to Discuss Gambling Opportunities despite Skepticism
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and legislators are coming together to discuss the possibility of introducing casino resort and gambling in the state. Hawaii is one of the two states to oppose gambling in full. Hawaii Wants to Discuss Gambling After All As Hawaii struggles to foot the public bill and faces widening budget […]
Business
January 27, 2021
Sinclair’s Fox Sports RSNs Ready to Rebrand into Bally Sports
Sinclair Broadcast Group announced Wednesday its Fox Sports regional sports networks (RSNs) would be shedding their skin and get rebranded as Bally Sports, presenting the new logos to the public. “We are extremely proud to unveil the Bally Sports logo as it signifies a new, transformative chapter in the regional sports business and is representative […]
Business
January 27, 2021
DraftKings Named Exclusive DFS Partner for Charlotte Hornets
Boston-based sports betting brand DraftKings and the National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise from North Carolina Charlotte Hornets entered into a partnership deal, the sportsbook announced today. “We’re excited to enter this partnership with DraftKings and bring its daily fantasy sports products to our great Hornets fans.” Fred Whitfield, President and Chairman, Hornets Sports & Entertainment […]
Sports
January 27, 2021
Fade The Noise in Charge of Tipico’s Social Media Strategy
Fade The Noise will help Tipico spearhead its social strategy in the United States as the sportsbook prepares for fresh launches throughout 2021. Tipico Secures Help from Fade The Noise to Shape Social Media Strategy Tipico has teamed up with Fade The Noise, a dedicated firm focusing on the creation of sports and affiliate content […]
Industry
January 27, 2021
Paige Spiranac Becomes Pointsbet’s New Global Lead On-Air
Australian-based sports betting operator PointsBet announced today the appointment of Paige Spiranac as its new global lead on-air. Spiranac also became a brand ambassador to follow in the footsteps of Shaquille O’Neal who recently became PointsBet’s ambassador in Australia. Engagement with Audiences The addition of the most influential media personality in the world of golf […]
Sports
January 27, 2021
FanDuel Inks Partnership with Washington Football Team
The innovative sports-tech entertainment company, FanDuel inked a multi-year partnership with the Washington Football Team. With the help of the partnership, the company was the first operator to launch its services in the newly legalized market in Virginia. FanDuel Inks First-Ever Market Access Partnership with NFL League Team FanDuel was the first operator to launch […]
Sports
January 27, 2021
Entain to Educate College Students about Dangers of Gambling
Gambling firm Entain is teaming up with EPIC Risk Management to help teach responsible gambling practices to college-athletes and students in the United States. To this end, the company is investing $137 million. Entain to Help College Athletes Cope with Gambling Pitfalls Entain is forging ahead with a new initiative, this time aiming to help […]
Business
January 27, 2021
New York State Gaming Market Holds Potential to Grow, Says Study
The New York State Gaming Commission announced the results of a new study that analyzed the economic, demographic, and commercial factors impacting the gaming industry in the state. The study, conducted by Spectrum Gaming Group, found that besides the growth in the gaming sector achieved between 2015 and 2020, the gaming industry holds potential to […]