By Jerome García

Sports

ESPN to Host NBA Alternate Presentation with Focus on Betting

April 13, 2021

ESPN will feature its first alternate presentation for an NBA game fully driven by sports wagering content within the Daily Wager Special show. The alternate presentation will be aired tomorrow via ESPN+ and ESPN2, while the Brooklyn Nets play against the Philadelphia 76ers. ESPN to Offer Its First Alternate Presentation for an NBA Game ESPN […]

By Mathilde Adam

Business

FanDuel Signs Multi-Year Deal with NBA Champion Kenny Smith

March 12, 2021

FanDuel has inked a long-term partnership with Kenny “The Jet” Smith which will see the NBA champion produce exclusive sports betting content. Unique, Exclusive Content Kenny “The Jet” Smith, a two-time NBA champion and Inside the NBA analyst, has confirmed a fresh multi-year collaboration with sports betting titan FanDuel Group. Smith will create unique content […]

By Eva Ivanova

Sports

Adam Silver Promises 2021-2022 Season without Bubbles, Vaccines

March 8, 2021

Commissioner Adam Silver says no to the NBA bubble for the full 82-game 2021-2022 season, starting in October. No NBA Bubble and a Full 2021-2022 Season The NBA is in isolation for the All-Star Game in Atlanta Sunday night, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said during his annual press conference. The league is not looking forward […]

By Eva Ivanova

Sports

Bally’s Corporation Signs a Multi-Year Partnership Deal with NBA

March 5, 2021

The leading US land-based gaming company, Bally’s Corporation, signed a multi-year contract with the NBA to become its authorized sports betting operator. Bally’s Corp Signs Long-term Partnership Deal with NBA  Bally’s Corp. has inked a long-term partnership with NBA to become its authorized sports betting operator. Under the agreement, Bally’s will get rights to use official NBA logos, official league […]

By Mike Johnson

Sports

Yahoo Sports Taps NBA for Sports Betting Broadcasts

February 28, 2021

The NBA and Yahoo Sports have teamed up for a new brand of alternate sports betting broadcasts that began last Friday.  New Sports Betting-Focused Broadcasts Comes to the NBA Yahoo Sports and the NBA have joined hands to produce betting-focused broadcasts, with the first episode taking place last Friday and featuring the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers.  […]

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 Mathilde Adam

Sports

Disgraced NBA Referee Tim Donaghy Joins Wrestling Show

January 30, 2021

The former referee at the center of the NBA’s betting scandal in 2007, Tim Donaghy, joined the latest MLW Fusion episode in the role of a crooked referee. NBA’s 2007 Betting Scandal Tim Donaghy, the disgraced former NBA referee who was found guilty of betting on matches he officiated between 2005 and 2007, has made […]

By Julie Moraine

Business

DraftKings Named Exclusive DFS Partner for Charlotte Hornets

January 27, 2021

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 […]

By Mike Johnson

Sports

Cavaliers Add GameDay+ Free Prediction Game, Cavs Pick ‘Em

January 26, 2021

The Cleveland Cavaliers have released a new GameDay+ experience featuring the Cavs Pick ‘Em prediction game that offers free participation and real cash rewards. Cavs Pick ‘Em Live Game Now Available to Cavaliers Fans As NBA franchises are looking to capitalize on the sports betting market, the Cleveland Cavaliers have hurried up to introduce their […]

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 […]