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Senator calls for federal US sports betting

Senator Schumer’s suggestions centre on the premise that all sportsbooks only use official league data to determine outcomes. Schumer also suggested illegalising sports betting for anyone under the age of 21 and encouraged responsible advertising and the reporting of suspicious activity. This was met with approval by those who stand to gain from his proposal, […]

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The Stars Group reports huge rise in SBG revenue and operating profit

In an acquisition report filed by The Stars Group, which completed its takeover of SBG in July, it was announced that betting revenue increased by 37% to £406.5m, while gaming revenue grew 19% to £239.2m. Adjusted EBITDA for the year rose 43% to £208.6m, while SBG generated £33m worth of revenue from the Fifa World

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Sportradar and ISG agree Formula One live odds and sponsorship deals

The deal will see F1 and ISG work with supplier Sportradar to provide new in-play betting markets – a first for the motorsport. ISG has also paid F1 $100m up front for the rights to secure sponsorship deals with betting companies across the world. Former F1 owner Bernie Ecclestone was a staunch opponent of gambling

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New CEO appointed as CMA clears The Stars Group’s Sky Bet takeover

Following clearance of the $4.7bn takeover, The Stars Group has immediately begun a re-structure of senior management positions. Richard Flint has been appointed Executive Chairman of SBG, ending a lengthy stint as CEO. Ian Proctor moves from the role of CFO to CEO and Conor Grant becomes COO, previously working as Director of Sky Vegas,

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“Big weekend” expected after New Mexico’s first ever sports wager

New Mexico has not officially legalised regulated sports betting, which is still only in place in Nevada, Delaware, New Jersey, Mississippi and West Virginia. However, due to the Tamaya Nation tribe’s compact with the state of New Mexico, its casino has taken full advantage of the right to provide the vertical. The first bet was

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BettorLogic CEO calls on the industry to personalise and simplify sports betting

You’ve previously spoken about Spotify and Netflix’s recommendation tools. What can the online gambling industry learn from these? I suppose the most obvious is that the first thing apps like Spotify and Netflix do is recognise me as an individual. For example, with Spotify, the home page is effectively devoted or geared to what they

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Kambi CEO exclusive: “Pennsylvania and New York could be the next states for US expansion”

Most sports betting suppliers experience a dip in ps after major international tournaments like the World Cup. Can you talk me through how you have maintained positive growth from Q2 to Q3? You’re absolutely right. I think this is the first time since Kambi started that we have a higher turnover in Q3 than in

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FanDuel signs historic partnerships with the NHL and New Jersey Devils

Not only has FanDuel become official partners with the NHL, it has also partnered up with the New Jersey Devils, its first agreement in sports betting with an NHL team. The deal will allow FanDuel to offer its daily fantasy customers exclusive NHL content and VIP experiences, such as attending the NHL All-Star Game and

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