Business
November 12, 2020
FanDuel Plans to Suppress the Illegal Sports Betting Market
Matt King, Chief Executive Officer at FanDuel revealed that the company plans to continue growing on the legal sports betting market in the U.S. In an interview for Bloomberg Markets: The Close, FanDuel’s CEO outlined that there is a “massive illegal market for sports betting” which the company plans to “put out of business”. Furthermore, […]
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November 12, 2020
Apollo Enters into Acquisition Agreement with Great Canadian
Toronto-listed Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced Tuesday it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Apollo Global Management. Under the terms of the deal, all outstanding common stock of the company will be acquired by the investment manager company at a price of C$39.00 per share. Fair Share Price Premium on Offer Upon […]
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November 12, 2020
888 Taps TSG’s Vaughan Lewis for Chief Strategy Officer
888 has secured a strong executive addition to its management lineup with Vaughan Lewis now stepping in as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for the company, and boosting its further business development and M&A strategy. Vaughan Lewis to Head Chief Strategy Office at 888 888 is bringing a new industry veteran to the company’s executive team […]
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November 12, 2020
GVC Rebrands as Entain and Withdraws from Unregulated Markets
Following a recent change in leadership, GVC is rebranding as Entain and announcing a withdrawal from all unregulated markets. The move would cost it £40 million in earnings in the short-term, but boost long-term results, says CEO Shay Segev. GVC Finds New Identity as Entain and Quits Unregulated Gambling Markets The parent company of Ladbrokes […]
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November 11, 2020
fuboTV Releases Historical Third Quarter Earnings Report
Leading sports-first live TV streaming platform fuboTV Inc released its third operational quarter results yesterday, delivering the strongest three-month period in its history. The previously raised guidance for investors was exceeded with solid growth in revenue, subscription and engagement. Increase in Q3 Revenues fuboTV posted revenues of $61.2 million for the quarter, an increase of […]
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November 11, 2020
More COVID-19 Restrictions May Come to Nevada, Warns Gov. Sisolak
Acknowledging the recent spikes of positive COVID-19 cases, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak urged people to stay as much as possible at home for the next 2 weeks. The Governor stressed that unless results improve in the next 14 days, tougher COVID-19 restrictions may be implemented. Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions May Come in Effect in 14 Days […]
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November 11, 2020
Nebraska Casino Legalization Worries Iowa Gambling Industry
Iowa’s gambling industry officials are worried that a vote in Nebraska last week, which greenlighted the opening of several casinos, could hurt their bottom line, the Associated Press reports. Along with the Presidential elections, Nebraska voters approved three constitutional amendments last week, paving the way for casinos to be opened at the six licensed horse […]
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November 10, 2020
Bet365 and Oddschecker Extend Odds and market Partnership
Odds comparison website Oddschecker and British gambling firm bet365 have extended their ongoing partnership with bet365’s odds to be displayed as part of a multi-year deal. Bet365 and Oddschecker Ink Fresh Multi-Year Deal Oddschecker and bet365 have minted a multi-year partnership, building on an existing relationship between the two companies. Oddschecker provides consumers with a […]
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November 10, 2020
CVC Capital, Apax Partners Bid for William Hill non-US Assets
Two entities are reportedly preparing a bid for William Hill’s non-US assets with CVC Capital Partners and Apax Partners putting a £1.5 billion each on the table, The Sunday Telegraph reported. CVC Capital and Apax Partners Potentially Bidding for William Hill In a mad scramble to the top, CVC Capital Partners and private equity firm […]
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November 10, 2020
NV Casinos’ Stock Rallies on News of Pfizer Covid Vaccine Breakthrough
A new preliminary data by Pfizer Inc. has revealed a new vaccine that shows 90% success in protecting against COVID-19, sending Nevada casino operators’ stock up. News of Vaccine Send Casino Stock up in Nevada Just like any other asset, casino operators’ stocks have been prone to jump on good news and slump at the […]