A fast start to the first morning of Betting on Sports America (23-25 April) will see New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy make a keynote address to the industry, before former US sports stars Ryan Howard and Brian Westbrook explain the increased crossover between sports, sports betting and venture capital. These two sessions were just a small part of the full …
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BetConstruct, in partnership with Atlantis Gaming Corporation, has entered into a relationship with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A formal announcement is expected soon, but the three entities have agreed in concept on the launch of a premium fantasy sports experience in the United States market. BetConstruct applied a deep understanding of players’ needs to develop a fully customisable …
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Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the world’s premier international gaming trade show and educational event, is partnering with sports betting trade event specialists SBC (Sports Betting Community) to copromote each other’s industry leading events. SBC organises the world’s biggest dedicated sports betting events in London (Betting on Football and Betting on Sports) and has launched Betting on Sports America (23-25 April) …
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At this year’s Betting on Football at Stamford Bridge, SBC caught up with Benjie Cherniak from Don Best, now part of Scientific Games. NCAA’s March Madness has always captured the attention and imagination of large portions of the US audience, which has only been amplified by the spread of legislated wagering across the country. Cherniak told SBC: “It is embedded in …
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The All-in Diversity Project has strengthened its advisory board with the appointment of Responsible Gambling Council CEO Shelley White. White is hoped to bring with her ““a wealth of experience and industry knowledge” as she joins fellow board members Susan Hensel, Jan Jones Blackhurst, Richard Schuetz, Sue Schneider and Holly Cook Macarro. All-in Diversity co-founder, Christina Thakor-Rankin, celebrated the new …
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London-listed racing and wagering systems supplier Sportech Plc has published its full-year 2018 results, detailing a year of corporate adjustments as the company continues to pursue its US growth prospects. Updating the market, Sportech records a 4% decline in corporate revenues to £64 million (FY2017: £66 million) having detailed last November that expected sales contracts did not materialise. Despite its …
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The governance of Nasdaq-listed gambling technology group Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) has confirmed that it has completed its $1.1 billion private note offering, first announced on 6 March 2019. The transaction is aggregate to 8.25% of SGC senior unsecured debt-notes, due for repayment in 2026 at an issue price of 100%. SGC governance intends to use the debt proceeds to …
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Leading sports data, insights and media rights provider Sportradar has continued to enhance its US profile, after announcing that it has become the lead integrity services/systems supplier for the United Soccer League (USL). The USL maintains the highest authority for professional men’s soccer in the United States and Canada. Moving forward, all USL syndicated leagues, competitions and matches will be …
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William Hill US’ executive team has confirmed that it has donated $50,000 to the New Jersey Council of Compulsive Gambling, as the bookmaker expands its ‘Nobody Harmed’ corporate directive beyond UK shores. The NJ Council of Compulsive Gambling seeks to broaden its problem gambling treatment and awareness capacities, as the Garden State introduces its first sports betting premises. William Hill …
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With more and more markets beginning to consider the idea of igaming and sports betting regulation, it is becoming increasingly important for industry stakeholders to consider operating in multiple jurisdictions across the world. This year will see SBC host its inaugural Betting on Sports America which will take place at the Meadowlands Exposition Centre in New Jersey. Among those attending …
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