Business
March 11, 2021
Fred Done Appoints Joanne Whittaker as Betfred CEO
Fred Done, founder and CEO of Betfred, has stepped down from his position and has appointed Joanne Whittaker as the new CEO. Joanne left the company in 2005 and started her own successful business with financial backup from Done. Now she returns to Betfred as the new chief executive. Joanne Whittaker Replaces Fred Done as […]
Business
March 10, 2021
DraftKings Makes $350,000 Donation to Support Women-Owned Businesses
To commemorate Women’s Day, DraftKings has pledged to donate $350,000 to non-profit organizations supporting women around the world. DraftKings’ Direct Donation of $150,000 for Women’s Day Daily fantasy sports and betting operator DraftKings has promised to make a $350,000 donation to organizations in support of female-owned businesses. Along with an initial donation of $150,000, DraftKings will donate […]
Sports
March 10, 2021
MLR Names Genius Sports Group Official Sports Betting Partner
Genius Sports Group, the leading sports data technology company, was named official sports betting partner of Major League Rugby. The partnership granted GSG exclusive betting streaming and sports betting data rights. Genius Sports and MLR Sign an Exclusive Betting Partnership Leading sports data technology company, Genius Sports Group (GSG) became an official sports betting partner […]
Industry
March 9, 2021
Entain Receives Regulatory Approvals for Enlabs Acquisition
Entain Plc announced in a press release today it fulfilled the condition with regards to the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals related to the pending offer to buy shares of Enlabs AB. Regulatory Conditions Satisfied The global sports betting and gaming group received all the necessary approvals from relevant competition and gaming authorities and is […]
Business
March 9, 2021
Sportradar Reportedly Goes Public through Horizon Acquisition Corp. II
Sports integrity and data company, Sportradar, is going public through Horizon Acquisition Corp. II, a source has revealed for Sportico. The two companies reportedly have already entered into private negotiations. A Deal Valued at $10 Billion Sportradar, the Swedish gambling data and integrity company, announced recently that it is in talks to go public through […]
Poker
March 9, 2021
PokerStars to Collect More Feedback from Female Poker Players
More feedback by female players can now be submitted through the Our Voices initiative hosted by PokerStars to make for a product that is better adapted to the needs and expectations of female players. PokerStars to Spearhead Change in Female Poker PokerStars is sparing no effort in creating nurturing competitive environment for all poker players. Celebrating […]
Sports
March 9, 2021
AI to Work in Real-Time to Improve Teams Performances
AI could work in real-time and change the way team owners manage their teams and recruit their athletes. AI Could Be New Game Changer in Sports Management Major sports teams in Europe and the US embrace the idea that AI could change their management and create successful strategies for picking out their athletes for the games. Liverpool hired […]
Business
March 8, 2021
Entain Bolsters Partnership with SG for 3 Additional Years
Scientific Games will provide Entain with its OpenGaming iGaming aggregator for another three years under an extended partnership. Scientific Games to Provide Entain with iGaming Solutions Through 2024 Entain continues to collaborate with Scientific Games by extending the companies’ existing partnership for additional three years. As a result, Scientific Games will continue to provide Entain with its cutting-edge OpenGaming technology. […]
Business
March 5, 2021
Multiple Acquisitions Boost Bally’s Corporation Outlook for 2021
The acquisitions of Bet.Works, Monkey Knife Fight, SportCaller, as well as f Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino and Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport have boosted Bally’s Corporation outlook for the current year. January and February Show Increase in Consumer Demand On March 4, Bally’s Corporation posted its financial results for the fourth quarter and full […]
Business
March 4, 2021
Sportradar Acquires Fresh Eight to Enhance Betting Marketing Offering
Sportradar has acquired Fresh Eight, a marketing personalization platform, to strengthen its own digital marketing platform for sports betting businesses. DCO Personalization to Optimize Investments On Tuesday, Sportradar acquired marketing automation platform Fresh Eight to strengthen its own digital marketing services platform. The global sports betting and entertainment provider announced the deal Thursday, with the […]