Sports
May 5, 2023
Safety Concerns Raised After Four Horses Die Ahead of Kentucky Derby
Four horses have died in the week leading up to the Kentucky Derby, sparking concerns about the safety of the sport. Horse Deaths at Churchill Downs Spark Investigation and Suspension The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission launched an investigation into the causes of all four deaths. Two of Saffie Joseph Jr.’s horses collapsed and died without […]
Business
May 5, 2023
Operators Show Interest in Acquiring Gambling Startup Betr
Over the last decade, the popularity of sports betting has grown exponentially. With the introduction of mobile betting options, more sports fans and gamblers engaged in placing wagers on their favorite teams. Not unexpectedly, the global sports betting market is only set to grow further and expand, which helped draw in new operators. Betr is […]
Sports
May 5, 2023
PointsBet Launches New Racing App in Multiple States
PointsBet, a leading sports betting company, has finally announced the launch of its horse racing division, PointsBet Racing. The release comes just in time for the Triple Crown, allowing customers in multiple states to wager on the event. Described as an all-in-one product that will modernize the horse racing experience, PointsBet Racing is powered by […]
Sports
May 5, 2023
Iga Swiatek vs Aryna Sabalenka 2023 Madrid Open Odds, Time, and Prediction
Iga Swiatek has already achieved a lot this season, despite a relatively poor start (R4 exit at the Australian Open). Since dropping out of the Aussie Slam, she’s 21-2, and is on a 9-match winning streak. Can she make it 10 on Saturday against Aryna Sabalenka? Odds suggest so, but let’s see what we think. […]
Business
May 5, 2023
Xpoint Brings Manu Gambhir as CEO
Manu Gambhir is now the new CEO of Xpoint and he will help with the firm’s growth and broadening its list of partners in the real money online gaming market. Xpoint’s co-founder, Marvin Sanderson, will now refocus his efforts on Xpoint’s business development instead. Xpoint Taps New Company Chief Executive The appointment of Gambhir to […]
Sports
May 5, 2023
Alabama Head Baseball Coach Fired Amid Betting Integrity Scandal
Recently, Alabama Crimson Tide’s 8-6 loss to LSU raised eyebrows, especially considering that Ohio’s gambling regulator received concerning data regarding a “suspicious wagering activity.” The data was provided by the Las Vegas-based independent integrity monitoring company called, US Integrity, which filed a report for the recent baseball game. This led to a temporary halt on […]
Sports
May 5, 2023
Kambi and Paf Deepen Partnership in Sportsbook Vertical
As a result, the two companies are expanding their online sportsbook partnership once again as part of a newly-negotiated contract. This is essentially a renewal of the companies’ existing relationship and will see both Kambi and Paf continue to benefit from each other’s respective offer. Kambi Expands on Decade-Long Partnership with Paf Paf will continue […]
Industry
May 5, 2023
US Gambling Regulators Want More Done Against Offshore Sites
The pre-2018 era in sports betting was fraught and somewhat dominated by offshore operators. Since 2018, and the overruling of PASPA by SCOTUS, however, things have been changing rapidly. Today, more than 30 states and Washington DC regulate sports gambling, and offshore operators have been repeatedly targeted by authorities – but not nearly enough. Offshore […]
Sports
May 4, 2023
Morgan Stanley: Top Five Sportsbook Operators to Grow via Acquisitions
After expressing their belief that gambling in Macau is on the right track for recovery thanks to optimistic 2023 estimates, gambling experts at Morgan Stanley have made fresh speculation on the rising number of sportsbook-related deals that will be sealed in 2023 and beyond. In a note issued to their clients, the analysts working for […]
Business
May 4, 2023
FansUnite Agrees to Sell Subsidiary McBookie for $4M
The global entertainment and sports company focused on delivering technology for online gambling operators, FansUnite, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary, McBookie. Details about the new transaction emerged earlier this week and see FansUnite sell the business “to an arm’s length third-party” in a deal with […]
