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US sports players associations speak out on PASPA

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Players associations representing athletes across four key sports within the United States have joined together to release a statement regarding the prospect of legalised sports betting within the country. Union’s for professional players across baseball (MLBPA), basketball (NBPA), American football (NFLPA) and ice hockey (NHLPA), have today (Thursday April 12) issued the following statement: “Given the pending Supreme Court decision regarding …

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Jay Monahan – PGA Tour actively supports US betting

SBC News Jay Monahan – PGA Tour actively supports US betting

The governance of the PGA Tour, the leading professional golf organisation for North America has stated its support for licensed US sports betting. Speaking to USA Today, PGA Tour Chief Commissioner Jay Monahan stated that should the Supreme Court repeal PASPA federal laws, the ‘landscape of US sports would change forever’. As a US pro sports stakeholder, Monahan believes that …

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Esports Entertainment Group unveils 11 new affiliate deals

SBC News Esports Entertainment Group unveils 11 new affiliate deals

Esports Entertainment Group has announced affiliate marketing agreements with eleven esports teams. The deals come shortly after the Group launched its new esports wagering platform, entitled VIE. The affiliate esports teams involved are myRevenge, E’DRAGONS, Proud-Gaming, Aurales, Aequitas Esport, Eronic E-Sport, UAC eSports, Tigers-Roar, Esmaticx, GoasHax, Revise’Gaming. Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group, said: “We are so pleased to …

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Progressive NBA can spearhead sponsorship innovations

SBC News Progressive NBA can spearhead sponsorship innovations

Showcasing an appetite for expansive and varied sponsorship deals, the National Basketball Association (NBA) recently signed a groundbreaking partnership with YouTube TV, making it the first-ever presenting partner of the NBA Finals. In a multiyear partnership, that Wendell Scott, Senior Vice President, Multimedia Sales, ESPN described as “creative and innovative”, YouTube TV will be the presenting partner of The Finals …

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World’s first permanent esports venue launches in Las Vegas

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The Esports Arena, the world’s first permanent esports venue, has been launched in Las Vegas. The 2787 sqm multilevel arena will open on The Strip, at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, and gives local and international visitors access to over 100 gaming stations housing PCs and consoles. The arena’s website reads: “The 30,000-square-foot, multilevel arena is designed to host every form of competitive …

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Responsible Gambling at the forefront for Juegos Miami

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This year’s Juegos Miami conference, taking place at the Biltmore Hotel from May 30 – June 1, is to give delegates insights into issues surrounding responsible gambling. Susan O’Leary, CEO of Alderney eGambling, has stated a belief that adaptation and implementation of social responsibility policies will go a long way to changing the negative narrative surrounding gambling, ahead of taking …

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Winning Post – Gambling debate rages on in British Parliament

SBC News Winning Post - Gambling debate rages on in British Parliament

Regulus Partners, the strategic consultancy focused on international gambling and related industries, takes a look at some key developments for the gambling industry in its ‘Winning Post’ column. Belgium and Australia: Fiscal-regulatory policy – The house doesn’t always win Gambling operators have been on the wrong side of global fiscal-regulatory developments with alarming regulatory of late; but trends are there …

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DraftKings seeks partners for US betting expansion

SBC News DraftKings seeks partners for US betting expansion

US daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings is reported to be seeking casino and leisure partners, with a view to expanding its future sports betting proposition. DraftKings leadership seeks to gain a competitive advantage over potential US market incumbents, as the Supreme Court reviews the repeal of federal PASPA provisions. This February, DraftKings declared its statement of intent on becoming a …

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