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Business
February 13, 2024
Flutter Grants PMU Access to B2B Sportsbook Platform
The global gaming and entertainment company, Flutter Entertainment, announced an important business-to-business (B2B) partnership with Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU), the leading French and international horse race betting operator. Details regarding the landmark collaboration emerged Tuesday, designating PMU as the first external brand outside of Flutter Group to gain access to the company’s multi-channel B2B Sportsbook […]
Sports
February 13, 2024
Sean Perry Loses Massive $1.1M Super Bowl Bet on the 49ers
Sean Perry, a professional poker player who turned to sports betting, placed one of the biggest bets on this year’s Super Bowl. Last week, ahead of the big game that saw the Kansas City Chiefs clash with the San Francisco 49ers, the seasoned bettor published a receipt on social media after placing a massive $1.1 […]
Sports
February 13, 2024
Texas Ex-Gov. Perry Pushes for Legalization of Sports Betting
Texas, the second-biggest US state in terms of population and area, is among several states that currently do not offer legal sports betting. In Oklahoma, one of Texas’ neighboring states, efforts toward legalization continue, while Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico, all of which are bordering Texas, currently offer legal betting on sports. But the fight […]
Sports
February 12, 2024
DraftKings and Barstool Sports Ink Multi-Year Landmark Deal
On February 11, the “inventor” of Barstool Sports, Dave “El Presidente” Portnoy, used his social media to make the big announcement regarding the new multi-million-dollar partnership that his company and DraftKings have agreed upon. Portnoy, who is also the owner of #DDTG Global and a “Brick Watch Man” and “2-time bee sting survivor” as he […]
Sports
February 12, 2024
GeoComply: Super Bowl Geolocation Checks up 23%
Geolocation specialist GeoComply has published data about last weekend’s Super Bowl, reporting a 22.3% increase in geolocation checks. This number, the company pointed out, surpasses last year’s figures. GeoComply said that the growth marks an “important shift” toward a state-regulated, taxed and secure betting ecosystem in the US. The geolocation specialist analyzed data across 28 […]
Sports
February 12, 2024
Drake’s Curse Broken as Chiefs Win the Big Game
A few days ago rapper Drake posted a huge bet on the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat the San Francisco 49ers during the Super Bowl. Needless to say, the Drake curse had Chiefs’ fans really concerned. Drake’s curse refers to a suggestion that every team backed by the popular singer would lose. The idea stems […]
Business
February 12, 2024
DraftKings’ Executives Sell Nearly $80M Worth of Shares
A handful of high-level executives with DraftKings, the leading American gaming and entertainment company, have sold nearly $80 million worth of company shares over the last three weeks. Details regarding Form 144 filings disclosed by the company reveal that the dumping of shares began on January 22, 2024, while the latest Form 144 reports were […]
Sports
February 12, 2024
Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa UFC 298 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa is a battle between two fantastic middleweights, both of whom have championship ambitions. Whittaker is a former interim champ, while Costa is a former title challenger. Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa UFC 298 Odds Moneyline Odds Robert Whittaker -220 Paulo Costa +180 *Odds taken from BetUS on Monday, February 12. […]
Sports
February 12, 2024
Alex Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria UFC 298 Odds, Time, and Prediction
This is a title fight, in which Volkanovski will try to defend his UFC Featherweight belt. Will he do it? The UFC 298 odds suggest he might, but you can be certain that Topuria will give him war. Anything can happen here, which is precisely why this is a title bout. Alex Volkanovski vs. Ilia […]
Industry
February 12, 2024
Sports Betting Legalization Efforts in Oklahoma Continue
Oklahoma, a state with nearly 4 million residents, is among a handful of states that are currently trying to legalize sports betting. While the Super Bowl wrapped up this weekend, bettors and sports fans in the state will have to wait until next year’s big game to place their first legal wagers. Still, efforts by […]