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Business
August 11, 2022
LeoVegas Group Shares Q2 Report, Shows 1% YoY Increase in Revenue
LeoVegas Group released its Q2 report in 2022 and the results state that the revenue had a 1% YoY increase as it reached €97.9 million ($101.1 million). Local currency organic growth was also up 1% and excluding the Netherlands, the group’s revenue increased by 9%. The Number of Depositing Customers at LeoVegas Decreased Even though […]
Industry
August 11, 2022
Sports Betting Handle for Maryland Operators Decreases in July
Maryland is among the US states that currently offer sports betting. It was back in December when the state launched legal sports betting, but restricted the activity to land-based venues. Sportsbooks in Maryland Report $15.5M Betting Handle in July After a few months of operation, the market is yet to grow further and expand. Judging […]
Sports
August 11, 2022
SportsGrid and WynnBet Reveal Insight-Driven Betting Partnership
SportsGrid has signed a new agreement with Wynn Resorts’ sports betting arm, WynnBet. Thanks to this tie-up, WynnBet will offer content for the upcoming In-Game Live All Access Saturday edition. SportsGrid and WynnBet Team up for In-Game Live All Access Saturday This production focuses on a panel of experts who will introduce audiences to broader […]
Industry
August 11, 2022
UKGC Fines Smarkets for Breaching AML and Social Responsibility Rules
The UK Gambling Commission has hit Smarkets with a £630,000 ($770,000) fine after an investigation by the regulator uncovered failings in social responsibility and anti-money laundering. Additionally, the operator received a formal warning and will have to undergo an audit. Smarkets Didn’t Provide Source of Funding Checks on Its Customers According to the UKGC, Smarkets […]
Business
August 11, 2022
Disney CEO Suggests Sportsbook Partnership During Financial Results Call
The Walt Disney Company reported a 26% increase in revenue for the company’s third fiscal quarter ending on July 2, 2022. However, what made the news was not the sound financial results, but CEO Bob Chapek discretely hinting that Disney is looking to expand its diverse product portfolio with sports betting. 14.4 million New Subscriptions […]
Business
August 11, 2022
BETER to Attend G2E Asia Expo in Singapore on August 24
BETER will make its debut during the G2E Asia industry expo this August. The B2B event focusing on the Asian gaming and entertainment industry is taking place on August 24-26 with BETER showcasing its wide variety of products at stand B620. G2E Asia is held at the Marina Bay in Singapore and will reunite 95% […]
Legal
August 11, 2022
Vietnam Battling Illegal Sports Betting, Calls for Full Legalization Resurface
During a Q&A part of the 14th session of 15th National Assembly Standing Committee, the Minister of Public Security was asked about the state of sports betting within the country. His answers mostly boiled down to lack of regulatory bodies and compliant businesses to operate legally within the industry, which is currently entirely underground and […]
Sports
August 11, 2022
SAFF and Sportradar Launch New App to Fight Match-Fixing
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has struck a milestone partnership with Sportradar Integrity Services, becoming the latest sports organization to support the company’s efforts in ensuring global integrity in soccer and beyond. Together, the two organizations have launched a dedicated integrity mobile SAFF branded app which will help educate consumers and athletes about the dangers […]
Sports
August 10, 2022
Circa Sports’ Exclusive “Circa Football Preview” To Be Held for The Third Year
Ahead of the 2022/2023 NFL season Circa Sports’ free event “Circa Football Preview” will be held on August 27 for the third year in a row at Circa Resort & Casino with host Mike Palm who is the vice president of operations at Circa. Exclusive Guests at the Circa Event The special admission-free event at […]
Sports
August 10, 2022
Marlon Vera vs Dominick Cruz UFC on ESPN 41 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The bantamweight fight between Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz headlines UFC on ESPN 41 on Saturday, August 13. Online sportsbooks all see Vera as the odds-on favorite in this bout, but we don’t think Cruz should be underestimated. After all, The Dominator is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion. So, can Cruz upset the odds, or […]