Sports
January 26, 2022
IBIA Had 236 Bet Alerts in 2021, NA Alert Numbers Fall by 54%
In 2021, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) received a total of 236 betting alerts. Soccer and tennis were the most flagged sports. In Q4 of 2021, a total of 69 alerts were reported. The 236 alerts spread across 13 sports and 49 countries. Europe was the leader as it provided 50% of the alerts. […]
Industry
January 26, 2022
Affinity Interactive Launches DRF Sportsbook in Iowa
Affinity Interactive’s Daily Racing Form (DRF) is now available in Iowa as an online sportsbook. The platform, which specializes in providing premium data and in-depth editorial coverage on horse racing for fans across North America, is forging ahead with a new foray in the quickly-developing sports betting space. DRF Gets Serious About Sports Betting The […]
Industry
January 26, 2022
Survey Says Pennsylvania Has More Than 1M Gamblers
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, and the Penn State University released a new report on Friday, looking into the rate of gambling participation in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania has embraced gambling in all of its variety, from sports to casinos, poker, and racetracks. This has created a […]
Sports
January 26, 2022
Nadal vs Berrettini 2022 Australian Open Odds, Time, and Prediction
Rafael Nadal continues his quest for his 21st Grand Slam title. If he wins the 2022 Australian Open, he’ll turn the tennis GOAT debate in his favor. However, winning the trophy is easier said than done, especially knowing that to get a title shot, he first needs to defeat Matteo Berrettini in the semifinal. Online […]
Sports
January 26, 2022
Hawaii Sees HB1815 Restart Talk about Legalizing Gambling
Hawaii and Utah have long been the pariahs of the gambling industry. They have not been seduced by lottery nor racetrack, casino nor gambling hall. This may soon change as a new piece of legislation, House Bill 1815, is trying to make its way through the legislature. Sponsored by Rep. John Mizuno, the bill attempts […]
Sports
January 26, 2022
Mobile Sports Betting Could Hit Louisiana This Friday
Louisiana is on the verge of flipping the switch for mobile sports betting. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) has been finalizing the rules and regulations for the segment, but has been non-committal on a specific launch date. According to Sports Handle, however, the launch could come before the end of this week. Mobile Sports […]
Sports
January 26, 2022
Svenska Spel and Svensk Fotboll Extend Partnership Until 2028
Good news for the Swedish state-owned gambling company Svenska Spel as it has extended its agreement with the Swedish soccer association, Svensk Fotboll, for seven more years. The new deal will see the two parties collaborate on various activations. Svenska Spel and Svensk Fotboll Renew Partnership The relationship between Sweden’s national lottery operator and the soccer association began […]
Industry
January 25, 2022
Stephanie Sherman Assumed DraftKings Chief Marketing Officer Role
DraftKings announced today an internal promotion that saw long-serving Stephanie Sherman assume the role of chief marketing officer to consolidate all marketing functions in the business under her leadership. All-Round Marketing Executive Sherman, who was one of the first employees of Boston-based DraftKings when she joined in 2013, would be responsible for future marketing efforts, […]
Sports
January 25, 2022
Sportradar Will Offer Betting Fraud Monitoring Technology to WBSC
Switzerland-based supplier of sports integrity solutions and trusted partner of more than 100 global sports leagues and federations, Sportradar Integrity Services, has recently sealed an essential deal with the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). The two-year agreement will fuel all WBSC worldwide tournaments with Sportradar’s fraud detection technology. WBSC Is Eager to Start Harnessing Sportradar’s […]
Sports
January 25, 2022
Former Zimbabwe Cricket Captain Pushed into Match-Fixing, Drugs
Back in 2021, Heath Streak, the former captain of Zimbabwe’s cricket team was banned from the sport over corruption for 8 years. Now, another scandal involving former cricket captain Brendan Taylor emerged on Monday this week. Former Zimbabwe Captain Accepts a Lucrative Sponsorship Offer In a statement released on Twitter, the former Zimbabwe captain revealed […]