Sports Betting
Sports betting revenue could positively impact ticket prices, says NHL executive
Luc Robitaille, the Los Angeles Kings president, has claimed that sports betting revenues could be so considerable that NHL teams may keep the price of tickets down.
IMG expands further into sports betting market with IMG Arena
IMG has announced the creation of IMG Arena, a new service aimed at the sports betting industry which develops the agency’s offering in that sector.
NHL, New Jersey Devils announce sports-betting partnerships with FanDuel
The New Jersey Devils are continuing to capitalize on legal sports betting within their home state by announcing a third deal with a sportsbook
New York Jets sign innovative gaming partnership with MGM Resorts
The New York Jets have joined the ever-growing sports betting market by announcing an innovative partnership with MGM Resorts International
Caesars Entertainment signs with Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils
Caesars Entertainment has announced a multi-year partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center
Caesars Entertainment signs with Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils
Caesars Entertainment has announced a multi-year partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center
NHL leverages player-tracking data to land MGM sports betting partnership
The NHL is following in the footsteps of the NBA by naming MGM Resorts International as its Official Sports Betting Partner
William Hill US Partners with New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center
William Hill US today announced a multi-year deal with the New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center stadium
Q&A | Scott Butera, president of interactive gaming, MGM Resorts
What impact has the sports betting repeal had on you?
It's had a major impact in the sense that it's really spearheaded a lot of our efforts with regard to our entire interactive platform
DraftKings’ mobile sportsbook exceeds expectations in New Jersey
Jamie Shea is head of digital sportsbook for DraftKings, the first company to operate a mobile sportsbook in the state of New Jersey after it legalised betting. She spoks at the recent SportBusiness Summit about the company’s experiences in the state.
‘Betting firms will reinvest 50% of their revenues in marketing’ | Matteo Monteverdi, Sportradar, USA
Sportradar is well-positioned to take advantage of the legalisation of sports betting in the USA and has advised gaming operators, regulators and leagues about the repeal of PASPA. Ben Cronin talks to Matteo Monteverdi, president at Sportradar USA, about the opportunities for rights-holders.
Angela Ruggiero: Athlete data will inform in-play betting
Angela Ruggiero, chief executive and founder of the Sports Innovation Lab, and former Olympic gold medallist spoke at the recent SportBusiness Summit in Miami about the impact of sports betting on athletes and the technology sector.
ICC demands footage as England and Australia players implicated in spot fixing
The International Cricket Council has demanded that Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera share footage which allegedly shows evidence of spot-fixing carried out by English, Australian and Pakistani players
NBA-MGM partnership sets precedent for new US sports betting landscape
Data-sharing deal is first between a major US sports league and sports betting operator
Partnership – worth $25m over three years – serves as model for other stakeholders to follow
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New Mexico becomes sixth US state to legalize sports betting
New Mexico this week became the fifth US state to legalize sports betting since the Supreme Court decision in May – and the sixth in total – despite the absence of a regulatory framework.
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Major League Baseball now wants ‘integrity fees’ from casinos
In its continuing search for sports betting revenues following the repeal of a federal ban, Major League Baseball is now seeking a cut from casinos on wagers placed on the sport.
Nascar hopes on-site betting will spark new interest in series
Nascar has taken a calculated gamble that legal sports betting will further engage its audience and attract new fans and commercial partners to the embattled motor racing series.
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Dallas Mavericks hire former gambling pro to front office
The Dallas Mavericks are hiring former professional sports gambler Bob Voulgaris as director of quantitative research and development, according to ESPN.