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Sports
October 23, 2024
Mike Tyson to Rematch Lennox Lewis, Experts Tease
The upcoming clash between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul might be all the rage right now but betting experts suggested that Tyson wouldn’t stop competing there. Sportscasting.com used the opportunity to publish odds about the fights Tyson might take on next. Tyson Might Challenge Old Rivals The most noteworthy suggestion was the reenacting of the […]
Industry
October 23, 2024
NBA Legend Tracy McGrady Becomes Safer Gambling Ambassador for BetVictor
BVGroup announced Wednesday that its flagship brand in Canada, BetVictor, signed a new agreement with Tracy McGrady, the seven-time NBA All-Star and basketball legend. The freshly minted agreement sees the iconic player become the brand’s new Safer Gambling Ambassador in Canada. Holding this important role, McGrady will help promote safer gambling. BetVictor is recognized for […]
Industry
October 23, 2024
Integrity Compliance 360 Taps Former NJDGE Director as Special Advisor
David L. Rebuck, a gambling industry veteran who served as director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), has now joined consultancy Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) as a special advisor. IC360 Taps into Regulatory Talent to Bolster Private Offer In his role, Rebuck will prove invaluable in helping spearhead the company’s efforts to […]
Business
October 23, 2024
Catena Media Sheds 29 Jobs as It Seeks to Save $2.40M Per Year
Catena Media has announced that it is letting go of 29 of its employees in a move that is meant to boost the company’s financials and also shed redundancies. Catena Media Drops 29 Content Team Members as It “Flattens” Structure According to the company, this decision will help it transition to what it has described […]
Sports
October 23, 2024
Premier League Clubs Under Fire over Gambling Sponsorship Breaches
In a major move earlier this year, the Premier League, the FA, the Women’s Super League and the EFL agreed to a New Code of Conduct, enforcing restrictions on gambling advertising in soccer. Limiting gambling sponsorship seeks to reduce the exposure of children to gambling ads while protecting vulnerable individuals. Clubs Fail to Comply with […]
Industry
October 23, 2024
Ecuador Flips Sports Betting Ads Switch Back On after Hiatus
Ecuadorians will once again see sports betting advertising float on their TV and smartphone screens, after a previous country-wide ban imposed in 2023, has been lifted by President Daniel Noboa. Ecuador Shakes Off Restrictive Blanket Ban on Gambling Ads Noboa, who has promised to bring around an economic bonanza, and has campaigned on his pro-business […]
Sports
October 23, 2024
First Circuit Court Enforces DraftKings Non-Compete Despite California Move
The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit just backed the enforcement of a non-compete deal between DraftKings and Michael Hermalyn, a former executive even though he moved to California. Court Battle in DraftKings Case Shows Impact of Choice-of-Law Clauses The case, DraftKings Inc. v. Hermalyn, shows how strong well-written contract terms can be […]
Sports
October 23, 2024
CFTC Heightens Oversight on Election Betting Amid Upcoming Elections
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has stepped up its watch on election betting platforms because the US elections are coming up soon. CFTC Keeps Watch on Political Prediction Markets as Kalshi Appeals Decision CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam told Bloomberg Television that the agency plays a part in keeping an eye on political derivatives […]
Sports
October 22, 2024
Kindred’s Unibet Extends Its NHL Partnership Deal in Sweden
Kindred Group’s flagship Unibet brand just renewed its partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) in Sweden. This multi-year extension will cement the sportsbook as the leading provider of ice hockey betting in the country. Unibet Extends Its NHL Deal in Sweden As per the agreement, Kindred Group will remain an official partner of the […]
Sports
October 22, 2024
Gambler Wants PrizePicks, Yahoo and Underdog Fantasy to Repay “Illegal” Wagers
A lawsuit filed last week in Massachusetts by Joseph Curran from Gloucester stipulates that the platforms Yahoo Fantasy Sports, PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy have been operating illegally in the Bay State and had accepted money on non-fantasy sports wagers without authorization. Gambler Brings Trio of Fantasy Companies to Court in Massachusetts Curran’s 33-page lawsuit seeks […]