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Sports
June 13, 2024
Mayor in Kansas Hints at Plan to Attract the Royals and Chiefs to Relocate
Currently, Kansas City in Missouri is the home of two popular sports teams, the famous Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise, the Kansas City Royals, and the Kansas City Chiefs, the professional American football team that competes in the National Football League (NFL). Although the two teams are based in Missouri’s Kansas City, a newly endorsed […]
Industry
June 13, 2024
Diversity and Inclusion Making Strides in the Gaming Industry
The diversity among US gambling workers has increased significantly though more progress remains to be achieved, the American Gaming Association (AGA) reports. Gaming Sector Sees Increase in Representation of Ethnic Minorities and Women of Color The AGA’s 2023 Diversity in Gaming study revealed that 62% of industry employees identify as ethnic minorities compared to 53% […]
Industry
June 12, 2024
Genius Sports Teams up with IBIA, Becomes an Associate Member
Genius Sports has signed a global sports betting integrity information sharing and anti-match-fixing partnership with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The agreement will also cement the former company as the association’s latest associate member. According to the announcement, the agreement will create a “powerful alliance” that brings together one of the biggest sports tech […]
Sports
June 12, 2024
Law Enforcement Involved after Bettor Threatens College World Series Team
Any gambling activity is related to a certain degree of risk, and this applies to sports betting. Regardless if some bettors consider themselves as seasoned, no wager can be absolutely certain. This causes frustration and not everyone takes losses lightly. In light of the legal betting expansion across the United States, many gamblers found it […]
Sports
June 12, 2024
NCAA’s President Reignites College Prop Bet Ban Efforts
The nationwide expansion of sports betting granted millions of Americans access to legal wagering options. Many states saw the benefits of legal sports wagering that generates tax revenue from the activity which would otherwise take place via black market or offshore operators. Yet the expansion has a detrimental effect on sports, especially on college leagues. […]
Industry
June 12, 2024
Germany Launches Comprehensive Study on TV and Internet Gambling Ads
The German Federal Gambling Authority called the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) has commissioned a wide-ranging review to measure how television and internet adverts influence gambling. The review will also assess the effect on problem gambling and vulnerable groups. Germany to Probe Effectiveness of 2021 Gambling Ad Regulations With a working title of “Gambling Advertising […]
Business
June 12, 2024
FanDuel and DraftKings Retain Dominance, Oust Competitors
Since the repeal of PASPA six years ago, sports betting expanded across the United States. This expansion helped create a healthy and competitive market. Although there are plenty of licensed operators, the unquestionable leaders remain FanDuel and DraftKings. The duo, cumulatively held a 73% handle share in April, according to Truist’s expert analyst Barry Jonas, […]
Sports
June 12, 2024
Serbia vs. England 2024 Euro Odds, Time, and Prediction
England is the No. 1 favorite to win the 2024 Euro, but the Three Lions disappointed their fans in the build-up to the tournament – we saw them lose to Iceland 1-0 at Wembley. In the first round of the 2024 Euro, they’re playing against Serbia, a team that beat Sweden 3-0 in the friendly […]
Sports
June 12, 2024
Spain vs. Croatia 2024 Euro Odds, Time, and Prediction
The last Spain vs. Croatia match was played in the final of the UEFA Nations League. Spain won the game after penalties, but the Checkered Ones are eager to get their revenge. They will give all in their power to beat Spain on Saturday, but the odds aren’t in their favor. In fact, the 2024 […]
Sports
June 12, 2024
Austria vs. France 2024 Euro Odds, Time, and Prediction
France is the No. 2 team on the list of the 2024 Euro favorites, just behind England. The World Cup runners-up have huge ambitions for the tournament, so you can expect them to go all-in in the first game of the campaign. Does this mean Austria is in trouble? Austria vs. France Odds Moneyline Odds […]