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DraftKings Inc has revealed plans to launch gamified NFT collections in partnership with the NFL Players Association and OneTeam Partners.

DraftKings agrees to gamified NFT collection deal with NFLPA

DraftKings Inc has revealed plans to launch gamified NFT (non-fungible token) collections in partnership with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and OneTeam Partners, the...
Sportradar has extended its betting partnership with Kambi, renewing Sportradar as the firm’s exclusive supplier of NBA, NHL, MLB, and college sports data.

Sportradar and Kambi extend sports betting partnership

Sportradar has announced a five-year extension to its betting partnership with Kambi, renewing Sportradar as the firm’s exclusive supplier of NBA, NHL, MLB, and...
BetMGM has sealed a renewal of its partnership with the Vegas Golden Knights, meaning it will continue as the official betting partner of the NHL franchise.

BetMGM renews partnership with NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights

BetMGM has sealed a multi-year renewal of its partnership with the Vegas Golden Knights, meaning it will continue as the official betting partner of...
NFL Week 14 has a large portion of home favorites, but the 2021 season hasn’t particularly been dominated by home teams so far, according to TheLines.

TheLines: NFL home-field advantage not as strong in 2021 so far

The NFL's Week 14 slate features a larger portion of home favorites than any other week this season, but the year hasn’t particularly been...

FanDuel to honor American Underdog movie at latest FanFest live event experience

FanDuel Group, part of Flutter Entertainment plc, has announced the latest instalment of its FanFest celebration, presented by Lionsgate’s American Underdog at WestWorld in...

Real Luck CEO Thomas Rosander to feature at Sidoti Fall Virtual Investor Conference

Real Luck Group Ltd and its subsidiary companies doing business as Luckbox, a provider of licensed, real money esports and sports betting, has confirmed...
PrizePicks has announced the closing of a strategic funding round that includes several big names from sports, entertainment, and gaming.

PrizePicks adds big-name investors after closing latest funding round

Independently owned daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator PrizePicks has announced the closing of a strategic round of funding which includes several previous investors as...
Esports Technologies Inc has announced the successful closing of its acquisition of Aspire Global's B2C business for $75.9m.

Esports Technologies completes $75.9m acquisition of Aspire Global’s B2C business

Esports Technologies Inc, a global provider of advanced esports wagering products and technologies, has announced the successful closing of its acquisition of Aspire Global's...
The Rugby Football League (RFL) has created a new sports betting offering through the launch of the first-ever US Rugby Sevens Major League.

Rugby Football League creates new sports betting offering

The Rugby Football League (RFL) has created a new sports betting offering through the launch of the first-ever US Rugby Sevens Major League, a...
David Sargeant of iGaming Ideas, explains why it’s time for sportsbooks to provide more live sports entertainment to match sports wagering’s growth intensity.

David Sargeant – Sports Betting USA: Time to step up the content game

As sports wagering takes hold in the US with more states opening up to the industry, David Sargeant, Innovation and Strategy Consultant at iGaming...

Event News

Dolby SBC webinar

Webinar recap: Real-time livestreaming enhances gaming experience when done right

Register to watch the full webinar by clicking here. For gaming providers, connection with the audience is key. Without a stellar live and interactive user experience,...
Global Gaming Women breakfast

Global Gaming Women’s Breakfast: A tradition of empowerment at SBC Summit NA

At SBC events, the Global Gaming Women Breakfast Meetup has become a cherished tradition. With more women from diverse industry backgrounds participating in conferences,...
Dolby SBC webinar

Dolby Millicast to discuss the power of real-time livestreaming

Tomorrow , SBC Webinars are hosting "Maximize your player engagement and profits with real-time streaming" in partnership with livestreaming experts, Dolby Millicast. Airing live...
Hand putting dollar in tip jar

Jesse Learmonth has two tips for pitch contest participants

The First Pitch competition is always a highlight of SBC Summit North America and this year's contest will be no exception. And nobody knows...