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Industry
May 15, 2023
Australian Prime Minister Albanese Finds Betting Ads ‘Annoying’
The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, believes that the amount of gambling advertising during sporting matches is “annoying” but refuses to commit to a policy that will implement a ban on it. The Review Will Decide Albanese refused to comment directly on any possibility that his government would introduce a ban on gambling advertising […]
Sports
May 10, 2023
DraftKings Launches Samsung TV Plus’ First FAST Service
Sports technology and media company DraftKings announced today the launch of the first free ad-supported TV (FAST) service on Samsung TV Plus, DraftKings Network. Reaching New Audiences The launch of DraftKings Network on Samsung TV Plus will see DraftKings expand further its presence in sports media, leveraging the reach of Samsung’s streaming TV and video-on-demand […]
Business
April 24, 2023
KTO Group and ENV Media Sign Joint Venture Agreement in Brazil
The performance-based media agency working within the iGaming vertical, ENV Media, forged a new deal Monday, in an effort to expand within the growing online gambling sector in Brazil. The new collaboration saw the company join forces with the leading Brazilian online gambling operator, KTO Group. Under the terms of the new joint venture agreement, […]
Sports
April 19, 2023
The Cavinder Twins Join Forces with Betr for Female-Centric Content
The parent behind the gambling startup focused on microbetting, Betr, announced today an exclusive partnership with sports and social media personalities, Haley and Hanna Cavinder, known as The Cavinder Twins. Attract Emerging Talent The agreement announced by Betr Holdings, Inc. makes the popular twin sisters equity partners, content creators and creative directors for Betr and […]
Industry
April 19, 2023
New Media Association to Ensure Responsible Sports Betting Approach
The NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, WNBA, NBCUniversal and FOX joined forces today to create the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising, a voluntary association of sports and media entities seeking to ensure a responsible approach to sports betting advertising. Establish Guardrails around Sports Betting Advertising All members of the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting […]
Sports
April 6, 2023
Sportradar Extends Big Ten Partnership through 2024-25 Season
Sports data and technology company Sportradar announced today it has moved to renew the company’s partnership with Big Ten Network through the 2024-25 college athletics season. The Collaboration Is Set to Continue The contract extension means that Nasdaq-listed Sportradar will continue to power Big Ten Network’s OTT platform B1G+ for three more years, as well […]
Industry
April 4, 2023
FanDuel and The Ringer to Collaborate on FanDuel TV Content
Daily fantasy and sports betting brand FanDuel announced today its partnership with The Ringer has expanded to include the creation of exclusive sports video content for FanDuel TV. Strengthening Ties with The Ringer The new multi-year agreement between Flutter Entertainment’s FanDuel and Spotify’s The Ringer will see the partners collaborate to create new sports shows […]
Industry
April 3, 2023
BetMakers Expands GRN’s UK, Ireland Footprint via 1/ST Content Deal
Horse racing industry data, analytics and content supplier, BetMakers Technology Group, announced in a filing to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) this morning it has signed a non-binding term sheet with 1/ST Content to distribute race meetings from BetMakers’ Global Racing Network (GRN) to international wagering markets, including Ireland and the UK. Content Distribution Deal […]
Industry
March 30, 2023
Better Collective Breaks Ground in Africa with PUNCH
Sports betting media group Better Collective announced today it has entered into a content and commercial media partnership with a prominent digital media publisher in Nigeria, PUNCH Nigeria Limited. A Continent of Sports Betting Enthusiasts The new content partnership Better Collective signed with PUNCH represents the group’s first step in Africa where the population of […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
AFL, NRL CEOs Joint Appearance before Inquiry Suggests United Front
A joint appearance of Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) executives before an online gambling inquiry that is seen as key to further regulation tightening led to speculation that both sporting bodies are changing their stance against changes. Opportunity to Comment on Evidence AFL’s chief executive officer, Gill McLachlan and his NRL […]