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Sports
January 2, 2024
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers Week 18 Odds, Time, and Prediction
After losing to the New Orleans Saints last weekend, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now in danger of missing out on the 2024 playoff action. They still have roughly 75% chance of getting to the postseason, but for that, they need to beat the Panthers in Carolina next Sunday. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers […]
Sports
January 2, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens Week 18 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Baltimore Ravens have secured the No. 1 seed in the American Football Conference (AFC). They’ve done their job, unlike their AFC North rivals. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 9-7, but they still do have a chance to win a wild card entry to the position. For that, however, they need to beat the Ravens in […]
Sports
January 2, 2024
Paddy Power’s The Big 180 Campaign Raises $1M for Prostate Cancer UK
Paddy Power’s The Big 180 campaign continues to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. As of the time of this writing, the initiative has raised £832,000 (roughly $1.05 million). The campaign was launched in collaboration with Prostate Cancer UK and promises a donation of £1,000 for every 180 scored during the ongoing Paddy Power World […]
Sports
January 2, 2024
Seven Betting Firms File Applications for North Carolina License
Ahead of the launch of legal sports betting in North Carolina, which may happen in the summer, several leading operators submitted their applications for a license. To offer services in the state and offer mobile and retail sports betting services, operators need to apply for a license with the gambling regulator, the North Carolina State […]
Sports
January 2, 2024
Sports Betting Operators Increase Spending for TV Ads
Since the repeal of PASPA in 2018, nearly 40 US states currently offer some form of sports betting. The significant expansion of the activity and its growing popularity helped create a competitive sports betting market. In light of this, betting operators across the country try to engage with new customers by offering different promotions and […]
Sports
January 2, 2024
LeBron James Considers Streaming, Gets Invited to Kick and Twitch
NBA powerhouse LeBron James is considering venturing into the world of content streaming. After the Los Angeles Lakers’ star player announced his intentions, he was immediately showered with invitations from both Twitch and Kick representatives. LeBron made his announcement on X, revealing that he is interested in streaming his Madden NFL games and further engaging […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Rising Sports Betting Trend Puts Young Men at Risk of Gambling Addiction
In a rapid expansion of legal sports betting across 36 US states, the gambling industry is witnessing unprecedented growth. However, experts are expressing growing concerns about the toll it may take on the mental health of young men. A Rutgers University Report Unveils the Impact of Online Betting on Gen Z The surge in online […]
Sports
January 2, 2024
College Football Playoff Set to Spark Intense Betting Action
As college football enthusiasts eagerly await the kickoff of the much-anticipated College Football Playoff semifinals, all eyes are on the betting lines, with expectations of record-breaking wagers. Westgate Executive Predicts Unprecedented Betting Surge for College Football Playoffs Jay Kornegay, Westgate’s vice president of race and sports operations, anticipates a significant surge in betting activity not […]
Industry
January 1, 2024
Nevada’s Betting Handle Dips in November 2023 but Profits Soar
The Nevada Gaming Control Board said the betting handle in November 2023 had reached $921.9 million, a notch down from the $928 million reported during the same 30-day period in 2022, but it was still a rather moribund result all things considered. Nevermind the Sports Betting Lull, Profits Are Coming November’s handle had indeed been […]
Industry
January 1, 2024
HG Vora Capital Management Bets Hard on Penn Entertainment
Penn Entertainment saw the company’s share rise by as much as 7% last week, as news transpired that HG Vora Capital Management, a hedge fund, had bought enough shares to push its total stake in the gaming and entertainment company to 18.5% of the total stock. HG Vora Capital Management Determined to Appoint Right Candidates […]