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Genius Sports and NFL agree extension to data and streaming deal

Genius Sports has struck an agreement with the NFL to extend its strategic partnership until the end of the 2027/28 season.  The extension means that...
social media

Better Collective going for social buzz with Playmaker acquisition

Better Collective has bolstered its social media production capabilities after confirming the acquisition of Playmaker HQ. Aiming to become “the leading digital sports media group”,...
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New NBA CBA features updated sports betting policy

The NBA announced on Wednesday that it reached an agreement a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the player's union. There were several changes...
Deflated football

Four more NFL players suspended for gambling violations

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rogers was suspended for the season and subsequently cut by the team this week. ESPN confirmed Rogers's suspension for betting...
Basketball

nVenue and the NBA: Embracing new tech in the sports entertainment ecosystem

When the NBA announced its second iteration of the Launchpad Initiative, there was a notable inclusion from the sports betting space. nVenue, a B2B...
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BetMGM moving Ohio retail book outside of Cincinnati Reds stadium

The rumors that BetMGM will be moving its sportsbook away from Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati are official. BetMGM announced this week that the...
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus

Rep. Dina Titus calls on NFL to be more transparent about gambling policy

The leagues are drawing the attention of not only the media but national politicians. The latest NFL investigation into Indianapolis Colts player Isaiah Rodgers...
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NFL holds conference call over league betting rules

In the wake of another player violating the league g ambling policy, the NFL took time on Tuesday for a conference call going over the...
Pepsi Center

Simplebet enjoys 350% boost in NBA markets in 2023 season

Simplebet has noted that its second season of providing NBA bets has proven particularly fruitful, as it witnessed 350% year-over-year growth.  The B2B micro-betting firm...
NCAA HQ

NCAA’s Charlie Baker hints at closer sports betting ties

The President of the NCAA Charlie Baker has told stakeholders that the organization could forge closer ties to the sports betting industry to diversify...

Event News

Protecting integrity in sports and betting means educating all parties

Behind the scenes, attempts to ensure integrity in sports and sports betting are constantly ongoing. But with the issue under the microscope due to...
Cordish gaming cannibalization

Cordish’s Rob Norton ballparks casino cannibalization at 15-23%

To some in the industry, Rob Norton is an obstructionist. The president of Cordish Gaming's stance against iGaming legislation in states like Maryland has...
Dan Marino SBC Summit North America

SBC Summit North America draws 5,000 attendees

SBC Summit North America once again packed The Meadowlands Convention Center for two days of networking, conference content and conversation. "We had nearly 5,000 of...
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt

BetMGM may be ‘radio quiet’ but Greenblatt ready to speak out

Towards the start of his fireside chat with CNBC's Contessa Brewer at SBC Summit North America, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt began by acknowledging that...