Business
January 4, 2023
Betway Receives Sportsbook License Extension for German Market
Now, the brand has announced the extension of the same license. Automatically, Betway will be able to keep providing its top-tier offerings to customers in the country’s regulated market. Betway Is Proud to Secure a License Extension CEO Werkman spoke about the license expansion with excitement, explaining that it would further help them offer their […]
Sports
January 4, 2023
SoftConstruct and Genius Sports Conclude Legal Dispute Amicably
Genius Sports reported that it had been able to negotiate a settlement with the company, which involves SoftConstruct agreeing to purchase a multi-year license and provide Genius Sports’ data through the latter’s BetConstruct and FeedConstruct channels. Legal Dispute Aside, a Brighter Future Ahead The settlement also acknowledges Genius’ ownership of the database rights. Genius Sports […]
Sports
January 4, 2023
WTS Committed to Tackle Corruption in Snooker, Two Players Suspended
The organization, though is not involved, but rather two players, to wit Zhao Xintong and Zhang Jiankang, who is now facing a probe to establish whether they knowingly manipulated games. More Chinese Players Become Focus of WTS Investigation Both players have been issued with suspensions, as confirmed by WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson who said that […]
Sports
January 4, 2023
Virginia Reports 29% Yearly Increase in Sports Betting Handle for November
The total amount Virginia residents wagered in the month of November was just 1.7% lower than the record number posted for October. The total handle in November was $518.8 million, while in October the Virginia Lottery reported $528 million. The Total Handle Increased by 29% Year-On-Year Even though the total sports betting handle in November […]
Industry
January 4, 2023
NGOs in UK Criticize In-Stadium Betting Shops Worrying about Impact
The gambling branding has been branded as “honey traps” that end up luring young supporters. The latest criticism is triggered by the news that at least eight teams in professional soccer are going to team up with betting brands to launch “Home Shops” on-site of stadiums. NGOs Call Betting-Sports Partnerships “Honey Traps” Sheffield, the first […]
Sports
January 4, 2023
Ohio Surpasses New York Upon Online Sports Betting Market Launch
Ohio launched its regulated sports betting market on January 1, 2023, and geolocation services company GeoComply provided data on how the launch went during the first days of the new year. GeoComply Records 11.3M Transactions in Ohio over New Year’s Weekend According to GeoComply data, during the New Year’s weekend, Ohio surpassed even New York […]
Industry
January 3, 2023
Cavs Coach Bickerstaff Cautious about Betting’s ‘Dark Side’
Sports betting will “put a bump in the finances for everybody,” but will require more education to avoid fans and athletes fall victim to its dark side, believes Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Bump on Finances The Cavaliers, in partnership with Caesars Entertainment, opened Caesars Sportsbook inside their home Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse just a day […]
Business
January 3, 2023
Super Group Expands Global Presence in the US by Acquiring DGC
The NYSE-listed international digital gaming company that offers first-class entertainment confirmed the acquisition of the online gambling and sports betting company that offers market access in a dozen US states, including eight live markets. The new deal will allow Betway’s and Spin’s parent company to further expand its global presence in the US by entering […]
Sports
January 3, 2023
Zimbabweans Betting on Pool Games to Make a Living
The issue of cost of living in Zimbabwe is worsened by multiple factors, including low employment and payment rates. The country recently looked to legalize online betting, but it seems the latest wave of illegal sports betting is another symptom of a larger problem. Betting on Pool Matches Pool tables have begun popping up everywhere […]
Legal
January 3, 2023
Debate on Gambling Expansion to Continue in Texas
Next week Tuesday will mark the start of the 88th Texas Legislature’s regular season. According to a report released by the Baptist Standard, lawmakers in the state are likely to resist pushes for the expansion of gambling. Expansion of Gambling and School Vouchers: Hot Topics in Texas Texas currently offers limited options for gambling such […]
