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Sports
December 8, 2021
DraftKings Boosts NFT Market by Striking a Deal With the NFLPA
DraftKings has entered the world of NFTs and joined the massive trend that has exploded this year as it announced yesterday that it came to terms with the NFL Players Association to release special gamified Non-Fungible-Token collections and further boost its involvement in the space. NFT Collections Are Set to Make Their Debut in The […]
Sports
December 8, 2021
Entain Predicts Strong Year for Cricket in 2021 and Beyond
Interest in cricket betting is going to advance in leaps and bounds, predicts betting and gaming giant Entain which has huge hopes for the sport and how it will impact bottom-line results in 2021. With the Ashes Series and the Big Bash League in Australia getting underway, Entain is confident that the sport will prove […]
Sports
December 8, 2021
IBIA Adds IMG ARENA as Official Member to Tackle Sports Corruption
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), an organization dedicated to tackling fraud in sports and betting on all levels, has revealed a new partnership with IMG ARENA, a leading provider of sports betting services and a content hub. The tie-up establishes IMG ARENA as one of the IBIA’s trusted members who will advance the association’s […]
Industry
December 8, 2021
Ontario Slow to the Punch with Private Sports Betting Market
The 108th Grey Cup is approaching this weekend. This could have been a good time for Ontario to see its private market for single-event betting in action. However, this won’t be the case. Ontario Misses the Mark with Sports Betting The Grey Cup will arrive at Hamilton on Tuesday at a Bayfront Park ceremony. This […]
Legal
December 8, 2021
Florida’s Gaming Scene in Turmoil as Court Fights Heat Up
In a battle over expanding Florida’s gaming scene, two sides will meet in court Wednesday. One side claims that the other has turned into intimidation and harassment. Las Vegas Sands vs the Seminole In a highly sensitive case, a Tallahassee judge will hear from groups backed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Las Vegas […]
Business
December 7, 2021
Sportradar and Kambi Announce 5-Year Extension of Partnership
Sportradar has been reinstated as Kambi Group’s exclusive supplier of National Hockey League, National Basketball Association, and Major League Baseball data. According to the five-year partnership extension both companies agreed upon, they will continue their long and fruitful collaboration while working on reaching the next level in data delivery and catering to the absolute benefit […]
Sports
December 7, 2021
DraftFuel Unveils Two New Solutions That Allow Gamblers to Bet Responsibly
Philadelphia-based dedicated gaming savings fintech company DraftFuel has unveiled a new mobile application and a prepaid card offering with aim of helping gamblers to wager more responsibly. DraftFuel Reveals Two New Products Alex Cullingford, a co-founder of DraftFuel, said that the company was created with the clear goal of helping individuals to enjoy a guilt-free […]
Business
December 7, 2021
Exciting Day for Parimatch Tech as It Acquires Mr.Fish and PokerMatch
Innovative gaming and entertainment tech solutions provider Parimatch Tech has just signed two major acquisition deals. The M&A agreements will see iGaming marketing company mr.fish and the leading online poker room PokerMatch join the Parimatch family. Maksym Liashko, the joint chief executive of Parimatch Tech is happy to join forces with PokerMatch and mr.fish. He […]
Sports
December 7, 2021
Chicago Proposes 2% Extra City Tax on Sports Wagering
Chicago currently taxes gross revenues resulting from sports betting at 2% for Cook County and 15% for the state. The City Council is currently considering adding an extra 2% city tax that would bring the total tax levels collected from sports betting activities in the city to 19%. Mayor Lightfoot Believes the 2% City Tax […]
Sports
December 7, 2021
BetMGM Extends Its Vegas Golden Knights Partnership for Several More Years
NHL’s very own Vegas Golden Knights have extended their partnership with BetMGM as the professional hockey team has labeled BetMGM a company that represents a key factor to the entertainment and sports industry. With the new multi-year renewal, the NHL franchise will have both MGM Resorts International and Entain as its official betting partners. This […]