Sports
January 7, 2022
ITIA Bans Argentinian Tennis Pro Banned from Tennis for 4 Years
Nicolás Arreche has been banned from play for four years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) over match-fixing cases. While Arreche was not found guilty of successfully fixing matches, he was held liable for failing to report those approaches, thus breaching the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP) code. The specific rules that mandate Arachne’s punishment […]
Blockchain
January 7, 2022
Drone Racing League Teams up with Playgrounds Labs for Play-to-Earn Games
The Drone Racing League (DRL) has entered a partnership with Playgrounds Labs to develop a new play-to-earn drone game based on the Metaverse technology. The game’s concept is now set, but the details around the release are still missing, which means that the DRL may still have some figuring out to do. The Drone League […]
Sports
January 7, 2022
Drogheda United FC Vows to Stay Away from Gambling Partnerships
Drogheda United FC is taking a stand against gambling sponsorships in Irish soccer. The team has vowed that it would not seek any ties with gambling companies to forward its sustainability and competitiveness. Looking for Investment Opportunities Elsewhere While teams have grown accustomed to similar arrangements with gambling firms, many are now trying to look […]
Sports
January 7, 2022
Sky Racing World Merges the US and Argentinian Wagering Pools
Sky Racing World (SRW) announced a massive boost to its international racing portfolio by facilitating the international wagering pools comingling with Argentinian host pools on racing at one of the country’s biggest racetracks – Palermo Racetrack, located in the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires. The Commingling of Pools Became Available on January 3 For the […]
Industry
January 7, 2022
Georgia May Let Voters Decide Sports Betting’s Fate
Georgia lawmakers’ motto is, if at first, you don’t succeed, try and try again. And then try some more. Every year for the past several years, sports betting legislation has been on the table. Each year, the initiative never gains enough momentum to reach the finish line. Another attempt will be made this year, and […]
Industry
January 7, 2022
The BBC Reviews Furlough Claims by Ladbrokes, Betfred, and Others
Ladbrokes has had strong years despite the challenges the sportsbook faced in its home market and beyond. Now, the BBC has looked into the company’s furlough claims, with Ladbrokes collecting $132 million (£102 million) by tapping into the Job Retention program offered by the government to help businesses keep on their employees. Furlough Money Go […]
Sports
January 7, 2022
Mattress Mack Is at It Again, Betting Big on College Football
He’s probably one of the best-known sports bettors to come out of Houston, TX. He may not always get his calls right, but he knows how to attract attention. Jim McIngvale, a furniture store owner affectionately known as Mattress Mack, is no stranger to million-dollar bets. He’s at it again, this time putting money on […]
Sports
January 7, 2022
The New York Times Confirms It’s Set to Acquire The Athletic
The New York Times Company is going to buy The Athletic, the company confirmed in a statement on Thursday. The deal is valued at $550 million and will result in The Times adding 1.2 million new subscribers to its services. Betting Agencies Out of the Race, The Times Seals the Deal This announcement also quashes […]
Sports
January 7, 2022
New York’s New Mobile Sports Betting Market Already Seeing Movement
Saturday, January 8, will be an important date in the gaming industry. New York is becoming the first state in 2022 to introduce online sports gambling. It was a long time coming, and almost everyone is thrilled – except maybe New Jersey. In conjunction with the launch, a flurry of new deals is going to […]
Industry
January 6, 2022
Jets vs Bills NFL Week 18 Odds, Time, and Prediction
With a win over their interstate rivals in Week 18, the Buffalo Bills would clinch the AFC East title. If they lose on Sunday, they could drop to the #2 place in the division and drop a few spots in the AFC Rankings. Knowing all this, it’s only logical to assume the Bills are going […]
