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 […]

By Melanie Porter

Sports

Detroit Pistons Add PointsBet as Official Sports Betting Partner

January 5, 2021

Ahead of Michigan’s expected online sports betting launch, PointsBet has signed a deal with NBA’s Detroit Pistons. PointsBet Signs Commercial Deal with Detroit Pistons PointsBet is on a roll with the company teaming up with the Detroit Pistons, Michigan’s leading NBA franchise, ahead of the official online launch of sports betting in the Great Lakes […]

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 […]

By Julie Moraine

Sports

Barkley Bets $100,000 for Blazers’ Western Conference Title

December 26, 2020

Being an exceptional basketball player and National Basketball Association (NBA) legend is one thing, being a successful pundit for sports bettors another: this is the lesson former NBA player now TNT Analyst Charles Barkley is refusing to learn over the last few seasons. Blazers to Reach NBA Finals This time around it might cost him […]

By Adeleye Awakan

Sports

NBA Legends Charles Barkley Becomes FanDuel’s Ambassador

December 24, 2020

Fantasy and sports betting operator FanDuel Group and Charles Barkley have signed an exclusive deal as the basketball legend will officially take the role of the company’s ambassador. FanDuel’s new Ambassador and Spokesperson is NBA Legend Charles Barkley FanDuel Group has struck an exclusive deal with Charles Barkley, making him the company’s official ambassador and […]

By Jerome García

Sports

DraftKings Matt Kalish Expects Busy Betting Season Ahead

December 23, 2020

DrafKings’ President and Co-founder, Matt Kalish, spoke with CNBC on Tuesday this week and revealed that the company’s team is very busy in light of the recent launch of the NBA season and the return of NFL, college football, and basketball. According to Kalish, mobile sports betting will retain its popularity over time. DraftKings Expects […]