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Industry
January 12, 2022
AGA Commercial Revenue Tracker in November 2021
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has published its latest figures, courtesy of the association’s commercial gaming revenue tracker. The numbers for November 2021 revealed that in terms of overall gaming activity, the month was the second-highest-grossing month since AGA started tracking this activity. Surpassing the $4BN-Mark There was a total of $4.85 billion in commercial […]
Sports
January 12, 2022
Eagles vs Buccaneers NFL Wild Card Odds, Time, and Prediction
The reigning NFL champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished as the #2 team in the National Football Conference Rankings. As a result, they get to play the Wild Card playoff game against the lowest-seeded NFC team that made the playoffs. The team in question is the Philadelphia Eagles. The two have already met once this […]
Sports
January 12, 2022
Massachusetts Business Owners Call for Sports Betting Legislation
Massachusetts has been falling behind in the big push for sports betting legalization in the United States. To try and fix things, 90-odd small business owners have sent a letter to the State Senate in the hopes of convincing legislators to finally pursue a course of action that will result in the legalization of sports […]
Sports
January 12, 2022
Learfield and US Integrity Create College Betting Fraud Detection Venture
Learfield and US Integrity have announced a new joint venture, BetDetect, which will focus on ensuring the integrity of collegiate athletics contests. The company will seek to enable athletic departments across the United States to monitor, track and educate college students on the newly-emerging online sports betting markets focused on collegiate-level sports. College Sports Fans […]
Sports
January 12, 2022
49ers vs Cowboys NFL Wild Card Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Dallas Cowboys are coming to the postseason after winning the NFC South and finishing in the #3 position in the conference. As a result, they now get to play on their turf in the Wild Card playoffs against the #6-ranked team. The team in question is the San Francisco 49ers, who got to the […]
Sports
January 12, 2022
Affiliate Brand BestOdds Head for New York Betting Market
The New York online sports betting market is hardly a week old, but companies are already giving it their all to be a part of the leading pack. After four brands have already launched, ancillary services are coming up quickly to help operators establish market dominance. Affiliates Clamoring for an Entry Affiliate specialist BestOdds is the […]
Sports
January 12, 2022
Penn National Gaming to Support AGA’s “Have A Game Plan”
Penn National Gaming has become a part of the American Gaming Association’s “Have A Game Plan” initiative that is designed to tackle problem gambling in the context of the quickly growing iGaming and sports betting markets in the United States. The campaign, which saw a number of sports bodies and teams join, is now expanding […]
Industry
January 12, 2022
Snipp Enters into Acquisition Agreement for Gambit Rewards
Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company Snipp announced that it agreed to acquire Gambit, the leading consumer network pioneer in integrating loyalty programs with sports betting and online gaming in the US. Snipp Agrees to Acquire Gambit Rewards for $5M The acquisition of Gambit includes its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gambit Rewards. Launched in 2019, the company’s unique loyalty program […]
Legal
January 12, 2022
Bob Baffert and Churchill Downs Feud Continues, Lawsuits Might Be Filed
Bob Baffert, a US Hall of Fame trainer spoke to the New York Times and threatened to sue Churchill Downs due to the fact that the organization handed him a ban after his horse, Medina Spirit, failed drug tests and is not eligible to run this year. Churchill Downs is Planning to File a Countersuit […]
Industry
January 12, 2022
UKGC Reminds Industry Stakeholders of Consultation Deadline
Last November, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked for feedback from industry stakeholders regarding a review of its Statement of Principles. On Tuesday, the UKGC issued a reminder on the upcoming deadline for the consultation. The UKCG Seeking Guidance on Several Matters The Gambling Commission is looking for guidance and opinions on several different […]