By Jerome García

Sports

Is Betting on Baseball in the US Still Popular?

April 2, 2021

The famous American sportscaster, lead broadcaster, and managing director of VSiN, Brent Musburger, revealed how popular is betting on baseball. Speaking with CNBC, he acknowledged that the most popular sport to bet on is American football, followed by basketball, and baseball. Brent Musburger Reveals Which Are the Most Popular Sports to Bet On The interest […]

By Eva Ivanova

Sports

Simplebet Signs a Multi-Year Deal with MLB for Rally App

April 1, 2021

Simplebet has inked a multi-year partnership with MLB to become an Official Odds Provider for its free-to-play Rally app starting with the 2021 season. Simplebet to Boost MLB Rally App’s Live Predictions Simplebet, an innovative B2B sports betting technology company, has announced it has signed a multi-year deal with Major League Baseball (MLB) to become its Official Odds […]

By Julie Moraine

Sports

BetMGM Becomes Official Gaming Partner of The Detroit Tigers

March 31, 2021

BetMGM and the Detroit Tigers entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement to make the sports betting and iGaming brand an official gaming partner of the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. Branding and Content Integration The agreement between the betting brand owned by MGM Resorts and Entain and the professional baseball franchise in the gaming category […]

By Mathilde Adam

Business

Bally’s Corp Signs Multi-Year Deal with Major League Baseball

March 18, 2021

Bally’s Corporation has announced its third partnership with a North American professional sports league, this time with Major League Baseball (MLB). Bally’s Becomes MLB’s Approved Gaming Operator Bally’s Corporation, based in Rhode Island, announced Thursday that it has signed a multi-year contract with Major League Baseball (MLB) to become the league’s Approved Gaming Operator. This […]

By Julie Moraine

Sports

Betting Brands Contributed Nearly $400M to Major Leagues

February 3, 2021

Sports betting brands have contributed nearly $400 million to the major sports leagues in terms of sponsorship deals since the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was overturned in 2018, a research from GlobalData revealed. Growth Exceeds Expectations According to data from GlobalData Sports Intelligence Center the betting industry, in less than 3 years, […]

By Mike Johnson

Sports

MLB Discusses Possibility to Delay Season Start to April 28

February 1, 2021

America’s Major League Baseball may delay the start of its season from April 1 to April 28 and reduce the season to 154 games from 162. MLB Readies to Move Season to End of April   Major League Baseball (MLB) is looking to delay its start of the season by at least a month, the […]

By Eva Ivanova

Sports

New Income Options for MLB with Sports Gambling Partnerships

January 14, 2021

With financial losses from the pandemic, MLB is looking for new options for income. In 2020 the baseball season was shorter due to the current situation as fans didn’t go to watch games until the playoffs. MLB Has the Green Light for Sports Gambling Three years ago, the Supreme Court ruled out the federal ban […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

NJTHA Reached Settlement with NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and NCAA

January 12, 2021

The years-long lawsuit between the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) and the professional sports leagues is coming to a conclusion after an announcement from the attorney representing the leagues signaled a resolution for the legal dispute. “The NJTHA, NCAA, NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB have resolved all disputes arising out of their litigation concerning […]

By Julie Moraine

Business

BetMGM Signs Partnership Deal with the Washington Nationals

January 11, 2021

Leading sports betting operator BetMGM and the Washington Nationals entered into a multi-year exclusive partnership, the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise announced today. “The Nationals are thrilled to expand our strong partnership with MGM Resorts into the sports betting realm.” Alan Gottlieb, Chief Operating Officer, Lerner Sports Group BetMGM Sportsbook at the Nationals Park Under […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

NJTHA Denied Additional Damages Claim, Bond Hearing to Follow

December 27, 2020

A case in New Jersey dating back to 2014 might find its resolution next year, after a federal judge ruled against the additional damages claim from the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA). Long-Lasting Court Saga The NJTHA sought to recover around $150 million in damages from the major sports leagues, the National Basketball Association […]