Sports
May 7, 2021
KellyInVegas Join ESPN’s Sports Wagering Programming
ESPN brings Kelly Stewart on board to help the program boost its expertise in sports betting and offer audiences more actionable information on key wagering contests. Reinforcing ESPN’s Betting Podcasts with @KellyInVegas Kelly Stewart is joining ESPN’s team as a sports betting analyst, bringing a vast experience and insight into the inner workings of sports […]
Business
May 7, 2021
Penn 2021 First Quarter Results Point to Strong Recovery
Penn National Gaming revealed yesterday it generated in the first quarter of 2021 $1.27 billion of revenue driven by its online sports betting and iGaming businesses. 2019 Revenue Levels with Higher Trading Margin The increase of 14% compared to $1.16 billion posted in the first quarter of 2020 was more than enough for the gaming […]
Business
May 7, 2021
Is Poker Coming Back to Massachusetts Casinos Soon?
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission gradually lifts COVID-19-related restrictions. Although Governor Charlie Baker plans to lift all such restrictions until August 1, the MGC is yet to take action which may result in the return of poker games to Massachusetts casinos. MGC Gradually Relaxes COVID-19 Restrictions Poker fans from Massachusetts may need to wait some more […]
Legal
May 7, 2021
Details of New Ohio Sports Gambling Bill Now on the Table
40, that’s the number of US states predicted to have legalized sports gambling within the next three years. There are at least five that could introduce their own markets this year, which would take the number of legal states to 30, not including Washington, DC and Puerto Rico. Ohio could be one of the next […]
Sports
May 7, 2021
MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks Are Now in the Sports Gambling Business
MLB and Arizona have something in common. They both ushered in a new era last month as MLB held its Opening Day on April 1, after having had to change up the schedule last year due to COVID-19, and the state approving sports gambling a short time later. With the passage of that legislation, Arizona […]
Sports
May 7, 2021
Genius Buys Second Spectrum to Boosts Tech-Driven Data Offer
Leading sports data provider Genius Sports has acquired Second Spectrum to complement its portfolio and build a tech-driven sports product. Deeper Data Solutions Now Possible Through Second Spectrum Acquisitions Genius Sports has entered into a definitive agreement with Second Spectrum, a leading provider of data tracking and visualization technology, with Genius acquiring the full assets of the […]
Casino
May 7, 2021
Golden Nugget Hires Incubeta to Boost Brand Awareness
Incubeta will bolster Golden Nugget’s advertising efforts in Michigan by focusing on key aspects of the offer and creating tailored products to drive growth and performance. Golden Nugget Gets Help from Incubeta to Boost Marketing in MI Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) has tapped Incubeta to spearhead the iGaming operator’s digital growth in the United States […]
Sports
May 6, 2021
Sinclair Plans to Launch DTC to Expand on Bally Sports RSNs
Sinclair Broadcast Group announced plans to expand the broadcast of the Bally Sports regional sports network (RSN) channels with a direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming in the first half of 2022. Already in Preparation for DTC Launch The plans were made public during the company’s first quarter earnings call after Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley told investor analysts […]
Legal
May 6, 2021
Florida Voters Want a Say on New Gaming Compact
Florida voters want to have a say on the future of Florida’s gaming as lawmakers consider a new compact deal with the Seminole Tribe. Florida Voters Want to Weigh on a New Gaming Compact Deal Florida gaming will soon take the lawmakers’ focus, as they will consider the new compact with the Seminole Tribe, expanding […]
Business
May 6, 2021
Sportradar and Horizon Need More Time to Thrash $10B Deal
Negotiations between supplier of sports data and integrity solutions Sportradar and Horizon Acquisition Corp. II would need more time to complete according to a person familiar with the talks, Sportico reports. Negotiations Deepen, Possible Agreement within a Week Switzerland-based Sportradar and the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) led by co-owner of the franchise from Major […]