[ad_1] The United States Football League (USFL) has become the latest organisation to partner with the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) drive to raise awareness about responsible gambling. This is the fourth attempt to launch a new American league of football. The latest edition was financed and owned by Fox Sports. Over a period of three…
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David Williams delighted at Cheltenham Festival return after “two of the longest years”
[ad_1] Cheltenham Festival, one of the most important events in horseracing, is back after being hit by two pandemics. David Williams, the Director for Public Affairs at The Rank Group which operates Grosvenor Casinos, Mecca Bingo, is one example. Williams, who has worked with a number of gambling organisations, including Ladbrokes and Britbet, is responsible…
Playtech powers relaunch of BetParx’s iGaming and sports betting app
[ad_1] BetParx launched its iGaming, sports betting apps in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Playtech partnered to bring its gambling technology. Parent company Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, which also owns Pennsylvania-based Parx Casino, has selected Playtech to power the updated app, housing both the casino and sports betting element in one offering. Playtech’s Information Management Solution…
Bet365 announces Bracket challenge predictor game, with a $5m Jackpot
[ad_1] Bet365 has launched a new free-to-play predictor game, branded as Bracket Challenge, to coincide with the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament. The college basketball tournament is also known as March Madness. It features the top 68 teams from the US and Canada. With the tournament seedings already set, and the first game commencing on…
Gambling Insider’s B2B Cheltenham preview
[ad_1] Will Armitage is co-founder of BestOdds.com affiliate. Gambling InsiderHis thoughts on next week’s highly anticipated Cheltenham Festival. Jump racing enthusiasts from each side of the Irish Sea will descend upon Prestbury Park, Cheltenham’s outskirts next week for the 2022 Cheltenham Festival. The world has seen a lot change in the past two years, when…
Wyoming gets FanDuel Sportsbook App
[ad_1] Wyoming has become FanDuel’s latest destination, making its sportsbook app available for bettors in the Equality State. The sports betting brand, owned by industry giant Flutter Entertainment, has further extended its North American footprint, securing access to the US’ 10th-largest state by area, though its least populous. Wyoming might seem strangely next for FanDuel….
For January, Illinois’s sports betting handle reaches $870m
[ad_1] In January 2018, Illinois sportsbooks broke yet another state record, placing almost $870 million worth of bets. January’s total handle surpassed that of the previous record month in Illinois, in October 2021, which saw $840m wagered. This is due to extended NFL seasons, increased playoffs and more basketball action. Official January figures came in…
DraftKings unveils March Madness bracket schedule
[ad_1] DraftKings is to broadcast an extensive schedule of sports betting programming throughout the upcoming bracket reveal for the Men’s College Basketball Tournament. Over the years, tournament brackets have grown in popularity, basically betting on the outcome of the games at the tournament basketball. Millions of American college basketball fans join betting pools and…
Joe Holka, Chief Content Officer for Chalkboard is named
[ad_1] Joe Holka has been appointed Chief Content Officer at Chalkboard. It is a social messaging platform for sport bettors. The appointment comes as the group “continues to pursue its mission of becoming the home of the sports betting conversation,” a statement from Chalkboard read. Holka will oversee the strategy and production of the company’s…
Genius Sports’ Second Spectrum to provide data tracking for NBA G League
[ad_1] Second Spectrum, which is part of Genius Sports will use player-ball optical tracking systems at all National Basketball Association (NBA), G League venues. Through this partnership, the provider will make “accurate and robust” basketball tracking data, covering the NBA’s official minor-league organisation, available for players, coaches, fans, broadcasters and partners. Second Spectrum has been…