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NHL Official Dropped over Bias against Team

A misfortunate NHL referee was caught expressing bias against one team on a live microphone, leading to his contract termination last week A Live Microphone Gets NHL official Fired On Wednesday last week, NHL referee Tim Peel was dropped as an official representative to the league following a comment from a day before when he unwittingly said […]
NHL Official Dropped over Bias against Team
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Bally’s Becomes Official Sports Betting Partner of the NHL

Bally’s Corporation and the National Hockey League (NHL) announced today a multi-year deal to make the casino operator an Official Sports Betting Partner of the league. “We’re thrilled to become the first national sports league partner of Bally’s Corporation.” Keith Wachtel, CBO and Senior Executive VP, NHL Under the terms of the agreement, Bally’s gained […]
Bally’s Becomes Official Sports Betting Partner of the NHL
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NHL to Acquire 43,000 Shares in Sportsbook PointsBet

The National Hockey League has agreed to strike an equity ownership deal with PointsBet, acquiring 43,000 of the sportsbook’s shares as per an official filing with the Australian’s securities commission. NHL Buys Equity in PointsBet As Arizona talks about legalizing sports betting in a way that would allow sports franchises to own and operate sportsbooks, […]
NHL to Acquire 43,000 Shares in Sportsbook PointsBet
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Upick Becomes First Mexican Sportsbook to Sponsor NHL Franchise

Mexican sportsbook operator Upick made history last week after becoming the first bookmaker from the country to sign a sponsorship deal with a franchise from the National Hockey League (NHL). Branding Rights Upick entered into a partnership deal with Vegas Golden Knights to ensure presence of its brand on the central screen at the T-Mobile […]
Upick Becomes First Mexican Sportsbook to Sponsor NHL Franchise
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Betting Brands Contributed Nearly $400M to Major Leagues

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, […]
Betting Brands Contributed Nearly $400M to Major Leagues
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NHL Pens First European Licensing Partnership

The National Hockey League (NHL) has penned its first European licensing partnership with Czech sportsbook operator Tipsport NHL Licenses First European Sportsbook Partner The National Hockey League (NHL) has signed a licensing partnership with Czech betting group Tipsport. The deal grants Tipsport the rights to utilise the League’s official brand and matchday data. Tipsport will […]
NHL Pens First European Licensing Partnership
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NJTHA Reached Settlement with NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and NCAA

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 […]
NJTHA Reached Settlement with NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and NCAA
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NJTHA Denied Additional Damages Claim, Bond Hearing to Follow

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 […]
NJTHA Denied Additional Damages Claim, Bond Hearing to Follow
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CGA: Major Sports Leagues Support the Push for Single-Event Wagering

Sports betting rules in Canada need changing, this is the moto behind the joint statement from the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), the NBA, MLS, NHL and MLB, as well as the Canadian Football League (CFL) posted last week. Bill C-218, The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act The professional sports leagues expressed their support for […]
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NJTHA: Major Sports Leagues Are on the Hook for $150M

The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association /NJTHA/ is convinced it is entitled to every last cent they require from the major sports leagues and the NCAA in its ongoing legal battle to recuperate losses dating back to 2014. It is either up to the Supreme Court, if it decides to hear leagues’ arguments, or to […]