Gambling News - 'Sports'
Industry
June 30, 2021
Efforts to Bring Sports Gambling to Ohio Stall as Legislative Session Ends
Many states, upon hearing that the US Supreme Court had given PASPA its rightful place in the dead legislation cemetery in 2018, began working on ways to break into sports gambling. The burgeoning US industry has seen a lot of support since then, with approximately 30 states able to put together the legislative framework and […]
Business
June 29, 2021
Sportradar and NHL Sign 10-Year Landmark Partnership Deal
Global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services Sportradar announced today a 10-year partnership deal with the National Hockey Association (NHL) to become the league’s Official Betting Data and Streaming Rights and Official Media Data Rights and Integrity Partner. “The NHL has been a terrific partner for Sportradar for nearly seven years […]
Business
June 29, 2021
Scientific Games Exits Lottery and Sports Betting Businesses
Scientific Games Corporation has announced a divestment plan that will capitalize on its sports betting and lottery segments as part of a strategic review of the business. Lottery and Sports Betting Businesses to Provide Capital for Larger Growth Opportunities Scientific Games Corporation has announced plans to divest from its lottery and sports betting businesses in […]
Insider
June 29, 2021
Michele Spiteri: “The More Our Clients Rely on Us for Localization Solutions, The Easier Their Life Becomes”
All-in Global embraces the future of iGaming and sports betting content by leveraging powerful AI algorithms overseen by human editors. At a time when sportsbooks and gaming clients are constantly looking for ways to engage with fans, All-in’s paradigm-shifting solutions are leading the way. We sat down with company CCO Michele Spiteri to discuss the […]
Business
June 29, 2021
It’s Now Possible to Wager on Pizza Thanks to DraftKings and Domino’s
It’s possible to wager on whether Elvis is still alive and ferret bingo, so why not pizza? As sports gambling continues to reach new heights across the US, there’s no shortage of ways marketers might try to capitalize on its popularity. Domino’s Pizza is adding to the growing list of companies to join, creating a […]
Business
June 29, 2021
Avalanche, Nuggets Games Boost Colorado Sports Betting in May
Avalanche and Denver Nuggets playoff runs were among the main drivers of activity in the Colorado sports betting market in May. Colorado Reports Another Strong Month in May Colorado sports betting revenue reported a positive trend in May according to the monthly figures released by the Colorado Division of Gaming report. Colorado bettors wagered nearly […]
Sports
June 28, 2021
Punters Looking to Score Big by Betting on Montreal Canadiens Winning Stanley Cup
Although pre-season odds for Montreal Canadiens winning the Stanley Cup hit +2,000, +3,000, now, the odds have changed, as the team is four winning games away from winning the competition. Some sports fans that are into re-selling betting slips now have a great opportunity to go home with a big prize, if the team wins […]
Business
June 28, 2021
Entain Ready to Blow Competition for TAB, Mulling AU$4B+ Bid
UK-based gambling group Entain is mulling a new enhanced offer for Tabcorp’s media and sports betting assets to blow out competitors and acquire the business, several media in Australia report. TAB Bidding Impasse Having seen its opening bid for the Australian sports betting business of AU$3 billion ($2.3 billion) rejected in February, Entain followed with an improved proposal to AU$3.5 billion ($2.7 billion) in April, and now it […]
Legal
June 28, 2021
New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Fixed Odds Horse Race Wagering
Members of the state Senate and General Assembly in New Jersey voted to approve unanimously fixed odds betting on horse races and leave final legalization to Gov. Phil Murphy’s signature. Expanding Wagering Options for Horse Racing Bettors The bill, introduced by Republican Assemblyman Ronald Dancer and Democrat Assemblyman Ralph Caputo, is expected to allow bettors on horse racing in the Garden State to see an expansion of wagering […]
Business
June 25, 2021
Penn National Gaming Projects Q2 Revenue to Stand at $1.5bn
The announcement comes after the operator unveiled the launch of a $400 million private debt offering for general corporate purposes. Penn Announces $400M of Senior Unsecured Notes Penn National Gaming expects revenue for the period April-June 2021 to range between $1.45 billion and $1.55 billion, which corresponds to an 18% increase compared to Q1. The […]