Sports
March 15, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs Prepared to Accommodate Sports Wagering
As Missouri inches ever closer to legalizing sports gambling, the Kansas City Chiefs are contemplating retrofitting their stadium to accommodate sports wagering. Many high-profile teams have expressed substantial support for introducing regulated sports betting in the Show Me State, arguing the measure would bolster fan engagement and provide new revenue and taxation streams. Sports Wagering […]
Business
March 15, 2024
News International Could Acquire Racing Post
News International, the publisher of The Sun and The Times, is currently busy negotiating the potential acquisition of Racing Post, UK’s “horse racing bible” that belongs to the Spotlight Sports Group (SSG). The latter is a betting media, content, and data provider under the ownership of Exponent, a private equity fund. The turnover would perfectly […]
Business
March 15, 2024
Penn Entertainment’s CEO Celebrates the Success of ESPN BET
In mid-November, ESPN BET, the newest sportsbook at the time that is the result of a transformation of Barstool Sportsbook, officially launched in 17 US states. The launch came after an agreement between ESPN and Penn Entertainment that paved the way for the new exclusive sportsbook that promised exceptional betting experiences. The entry of ESPN […]
Sports
March 15, 2024
DC United vs. Inter Miami 2024 MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami’s previous MLS game and his team lost. Now, he’s expected to return, but his team is still seen as the underdog in the DC United vs. Inter Miami game on Saturday. To learn why that is the case, keep reading this betting preview! DC United vs. Inter Miami Odds Moneyline […]
Sports
March 15, 2024
England Striker Ivan Toney Earns Surprise Recall After Suspension
In a surprising turn of events, Brentford’s forward Ivan Toney found himself back in the spotlight as he returned to the England squad after serving an eight-month ban for violating betting regulations. The announcement came from England coach Gareth Southgate, who included Toney in the lineup for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium later […]
Industry
March 15, 2024
UK Government Faces Pressure for Stricter Gambling Ad Regulations
In a recent parliamentary debate, the UK’s gambling minister, Stuart Andrew, hinted at the possibility of further advertising restrictions if the current regulations prove to be ineffective in curbing gambling-related harms. The discussion, held amidst growing concerns about the pervasive nature of gambling advertisements, shed light on the government’s stance on tackling the issue. UK […]
Sports
March 14, 2024
Brazil Still Missing a President of Bets and Prizes Secretariat
Brazil’s Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, is under pressure to appoint a president of the Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA) or Secretariat of Bets and Prizes. The appointment is required as a final step toward the much-anticipated launch of the country’s federal sports betting marketplace. Frustration Rising in the Congress News of the completion […]
Business
March 14, 2024
Genius Sports Empowers Operators with New Free-to-Play Games
Genius Sports Limited, a leading sports data and technology provider, will launch a new suite of interactive free-to-play games to address the customer acquisition and loyalty challenges facing betting operators. Industry practice has shown that such F2P titles can be an effective onboarding tool while bolstering existing user engagement. This development bolsters Genius’ impressive momentum […]
Industry
March 14, 2024
North Carolina May Become a Leading Betting Market, Predicts GeoComply
Ahead of March Madness, North Carolina became the latest state to offer legal online sports betting. The much-anticipated launch became a reality after the state legalized online gambling back in June. Now, there are nearly a dozen licensed online sports betting operators with the list including leading operators such as DraftKings, FanDuel and ESPN BET. […]
Industry
March 14, 2024
Jaguars’ Former Financial Exec Sentenced to $6.5 Years in Prison
A former financial executive of the Jacksonville Jaguars, accused of embezzling some $22.2 million, was sentenced earlier this week. The case involves Jacksonville, Florida resident, Amit Patel, 31, who was employed by the famous NFL team between 2018 and 2023. Investigation uncovered that the embezzlement scheme started in September 2019 and continued through February 2023 […]
