Sports
July 26, 2022
The Big Step Asks Premier League to Ban Gambling Ads
The Big Step, a campaign fighting to put a stop to all advertising and sponsorship in soccer coming from gambling, has published an open letter on its website authored by 100 people, which are victims of gambling harm, urging the 20 Premier League soccer clubs to support a shareholder’s vote on a ban on gambling […]
Sports
July 26, 2022
TheScore Gets Its Own In-House Sports Betting Systems and Platforms
US-based Penn National Gaming has made a major announcement on behalf of its Canada-based subsidiary Score Digital Sports Ventures, which runs the sports betting and media app theScore, reporting that the Canadian company has launched its own internal risk and trading platform. In-house Technology Promotes New Product Offerings The newly launched risk and trading platform […]
Industry
July 26, 2022
Only 1-in-5 Problem Gamblers Seek Help
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) believes that at least 2 million adults in the United States suffer from gambling addiction. This is a serious tally, especially given the implications for at-risk gamblers. The NCPG believes that another 4-6 million people are actually at a mild to moderate risk of experiencing or developing gambling […]
Industry
July 25, 2022
Betfred to Keep Title Sponsorship of the World Matchplay
Betfred has moved to extend its sponsorship agreement for the Betfred World Matchplay throughout 2025 by signing a three-year extension to its partnership with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). Gaining Popularity via the Event The extension of the sponsorship agreement between Betfred and the PDC was announced ahead of the last match of the nine-day […]
Industry
July 25, 2022
BinkBet Names Thomas Kimsey as Chief Executive
BinkBet, an emerging sports betting operator, has reinforced its team with the addition of a new CEO. The one picked by the company is Thomas Kimsey, an experienced finance and gambling industry worker. Kimsey Joins BinkBet as CEO Kimsey joined the gaming industry after a six-year career as an actor. His first stint in the […]
Industry
July 25, 2022
Keith Gillespie Reflects on His Struggles with Gambling Addiction
Former Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Northern Ireland winger Keith Gillespie recently featured on Sportsound Meets, a podcast by BBC Radio Ulster. The football legend talked about the life choices which shaped his career, his struggles with gambling, and how he got where he is now. It Was a Quick Downwards Spiral Gillespie’s first contact […]
Blockchain
July 25, 2022
Sorare Signs Multi-Year NFT Fantasy Football Partnership With AC Milan
Sorare and AC Milan have announced an exciting multi-year deal in which the company that mixes fantasy sports with digital collectibles will turn into the Italian club’s official Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) fantasy football partner. The exclusive partnership will benefit both parties, along with the over 500 million AC Milan fans spread all over the world. […]
Industry
July 25, 2022
RMG, EngageCraft Team for New Engagement Solutions
EngageCraft, a provider of innovative digital fan engagement solutions to global and national sports federations, leagues, clubs, media, broadcasters, sports data and betting businesses, joined forces with Racecourse Media Group (RMG). The deal will see the companies leverage EngageCraft’s Touch platform to deliver new fan engagement solutions. EngageCraft and RMG to Develop Engagement Tools As per […]
Industry
July 25, 2022
SBK Takes on Competition, Launches New Advertisement Campaign
The leading betting exchange, Smarkets, announced a new advertising campaign for its SBK sportsbook. The campaign was launched under the slogan “The ad we weren’t allowed to make. But we made it anyway.” Although it was banned from TV, the sportsbook went ahead to launch the ad via its website. SBK Unveils “The Ad We […]
Sports
July 25, 2022
Racing League Once Again Picks William Hill as Partner
The Racing League has named William Hill as its official betting partner for the upcoming 2022 season. The news comes ahead of the Racing League’s start on August 4. William Hill to Support the Racing League’s 2022 Edition This year’s Racing League season will see teams from seven regions of Great Britain and Ireland competing […]
