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Sports
April 20, 2023
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid La Liga Odds, Time, and Prediction
Barcelona are sitting in the No. 1 position in the Spanish league with 73 points. That’s 13 points more than Atletico Madrid who are third. The problem for Barca is that their recent form in La Liga is very disappointing – they haven’t scored a single goal in their last two games. Can they end […]
Sports
April 20, 2023
Kindred Group Launches Retail Operations in Washington State
Kindred Group, a leading online gambling operator, has announced the launch of its retail operations at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Washington State. Kindred Group to Launch Immersive Unibet Sports Betting Lounge in Washington The next phase will see the launch of an immersive Unibet sports betting lounge, which is set to open later […]
Sports
April 20, 2023
DraftKings and Betfred Take an Interest in Minigolf
The World Putting League was possible thanks to the efforts of data and streaming rights holder Pro League Network (PLN). The company specializes in niche sports, recognizing minigolf’s potential to deliver a thrilling betting experience. Operators DraftKings and Betfred are already on board with comprehensive odds and analyses, benefiting from the seasonal slowdown in high-profile […]
Sports
April 20, 2023
Fanatics Hints Plans for Further US Sportsbook Expansion
The fast-growing sports platform, Fanatics, currently offers its sports betting services at a retail location at FedExField in Maryland. Previously, the company hinted about expansion to other states including Pennsylvania, Massachusetts as well as Ohio. But the company’s CEO and founder, Michael Rubin, explained that statewide expansion to 12 or even 15 US states is […]
Legal
April 20, 2023
PlayUp Settles with Ohio Regulators over Illegal Wagering Allegations
PlayUp, the Australian-based online sports betting operator, has withdrawn its application for a sports betting license in Ohio following a settlement with the OCCC. Ohio Fines PlayUp $90,000 for Accepting Illegal Wagers As part of the settlement, PlayUp has agreed not to seek any gaming-related license in Ohio for the next four years, and it […]
Industry
April 19, 2023
New Media Association to Ensure Responsible Sports Betting Approach
The NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, WNBA, NBCUniversal and FOX joined forces today to create the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising, a voluntary association of sports and media entities seeking to ensure a responsible approach to sports betting advertising. Establish Guardrails around Sports Betting Advertising All members of the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting […]
Sports
April 19, 2023
Tipico Signs New Sponsorship Deal with the NASCAR
Tipico Sportsbook, Tipico’s sports betting division, has penned a deal with Front Row Motorsports, agreeing to become the sponsor of the No. 38 Ford F-150 in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race. As a result of the agreement, Tipico will launch a special promotion for new customers in Colorado, Iowa, New Jersey and Ohio. The […]
Sports
April 19, 2023
Charlie Sheen to Star in Lorre’s New Sports Betting Series
The famous American actor Carlos Irwin Estévez, better known as Charlie Sheen, is set to star in a new sports betting series produced by HBO. The upcoming show will be called How to Be a Bookie and will premiere eight episodes in October. Sheen’s role is yet to be announced. However, it is known that […]
Industry
April 19, 2023
ACMA Warns Kayo over Recent Advertising Standards Violation
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has reported that Kayo, a sports streaming service, has breached its rules on gambling advertising. The service reportedly broadcast gambling advertisements during the May 2022 Fremantle V Collingwood AFL match, violating local laws. Under Australian law, services cannot stream gambling ads during live sporting events between 5 am […]
Industry
April 19, 2023
ASA Justifies Ruling against a Gambling Ad from BetVictor
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the United Kingdom’s advertising regulator, announced it upheld its ruling against BV Gaming, a company trading as BetVictor in the country. The complaint relates to a paid ad on the social media platform Facebook. Back in January, an ad for BetVictor on Facebook featured Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, two […]