Sports
July 20, 2021
Spreadex Steps in as Burnley FC Shirt Sponsor for EPL 2022/23
Burnley FC will welcome sports betting operator Spreadex as its official shirt sponsor for the 2022/23 season in the EPL. Burnley FC Brings in Spreadex as Official Shirt Sponsor Spreadex, a spread betting operator, has become the official shirt sponsor of Burnley FC, a Premier League soccer club. The partnership will last through the 2022/23 […]
Legal
July 20, 2021
Poland to Impose up to $1M Fines on Individuals Playing at Illegal Gambling Sites
Polish residents will now have to discontinue their foreign sports and casino accounts as the government begins targeting participants in illegal gambling websites. Poland’s Ministry of Finance Hounds Players Poland is stepping up its efforts in reigning in unauthorized gambling by targeting individuals running such operations and those who participate in foreign gambling operations as players. […]
Industry
July 20, 2021
Stats Perform Study Shows Changes Coming to the Sports Industry
Even before COVID-19 rolled into town and disrupted life as we knew it, there was a shift occurring in how consumers interacted with different markets. A transition toward a preference for digital interaction – online shopping, online communication, online gambling – had begun, but the pandemic served as a catalyst for expedited digital adoption. Now, […]
Industry
July 19, 2021
Arizona Regulator Issued Criteria for License Allocation
As the official launch date of sports betting in the biggest state in the West that legalized wagering to date is fast approaching, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) came up with a new set of criteria for granting licenses. Criteria Proposal The ADG released the new set of license criteria in a 2-page document […]
Industry
July 19, 2021
MGM Resorts Is Reportedly Considering Another Run on Entain
One of the biggest casino and sportsbook operators in the US, MGM Resorts International, is on the verge of completing a deal it sees as a game-changer. MGM wants to buy out Entain Plc to completely control the jointly-led BetMGM sports betting operator, and is now free to make another bid. Back in January, MGM […]
Insider
July 19, 2021
Joakim Renman: “We Close the Gap between Sports Betting and Fantasy Sports to Create Significant Value”
Scout Gaming Group is an established B2B provider of daily fantasy sports and betting solutions with a focus on the European market. International growth has always been part of the company’s strategy as indicated by a recent partnership between the company and Betsson targeting the Brazilian market. Offering a fully licensed product, Scout Gaming is […]
Sports
July 19, 2021
Massachusetts Sports Betting Legislation Makes Another Run
Two separate bills (S 269/ H 506) in Massachusetts aiming to legalize sports betting move forward on Beacon Hill, as the committee was given until Sunday to vote on them. Two Bills Move Forward for Voting Massachusetts could soon join its neighboring states in allowing its residents to wager on sports. The two separate bills, […]
Industry
July 16, 2021
Retrospective: These Are the Industry Stories Making Headlines This Week
It’s been an interesting week in the global gaming industry, as most of them are. There is never any shortage of activity, all of which is leading to something even bigger for everyone from players to operators to regulators. More than ever, everyone has to be on their toes to stay on top of the […]
Business
July 16, 2021
Genius Sports Taps MEDIAPRO for Stronger Ties with Canadian Soccer
Genius Sports is expanding its reach in sports through a partnership with MEDIAPRO Canada for more coverage of Canadian soccer. Genius Sports to Bring More Canadian Soccer Globally Data and technology company Genius Sports Limited has secured a new partnership with MEDIAPRO Canada, a leading broadcast services and media rights distribution and production company. Through this partnership, the […]
Sports
July 16, 2021
Biggest Line Movement in Sports Betting History Comes Due to Operator Error
Setting betting lines on sports is a delicate task. It takes a lot of research and understanding, as well as attention to detail. One oddsmaker recently found out the hard way what happens when you miss some of the details. Because of a simple oversight, he forced what has been dubbed as the biggest line […]