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DraftKings, Inc., t daily fantasy sports operators, today announced a partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers to become the franchise’s daily fantasy sports partner. DraftKings will provide unique opportunities for fans to engage with the team, including tickets to games, VIP events and experiences as a result of the deal. Additionally, DraftKings will provide in-stadium fantasy updates and LED signage display, and will …

Canada enters Super Bowl XLIX weekend with the publicised delay of Bill C-290, after both political parties had agreed (in 2014) for the single sports betting bill C-290 to be reviewed by the Canadian House of Commons in early 2015. Bill C-290 would amend Canada’s criminal code with regards to sports betting, by allowing licensed gambling premises to allow wagers …

Toronto based igaming operator Intertain Group announced yesterday that it was in ‘advanced discussions’ with an unidentified third party, with a view to complete a ‘significant acquisition of certain assets” worth “in range of CAD $1 billion ($ 806 / £535 million). The operator had issued a corporate statement to inform the markets, which saw trading suspended on the Toronto …

Churchill Downs Incorporated  announced t that Aditi Javeri Gokhale, Senior Vice President – Digital for Nutrisystem, Inc., was appointed as a Class III director to the Company’s board of directors. Gokhale will serve on the 10-member board until the 2015 annual meeting of shareholders where she will be nominated for election by the shareholders. Robert L. Evans, Chairman, said, “We …

GameAccount Network, developer and supplier of enterprise-level B2B gaming software and online gaming content, has given some context to the popularity of its Simulated Gaming product with news that 135 billion virtual credits were wagered in December. The announcement comes in the week prior to GameAccount’s appearance at ICE (stand N2-310) where it is anticipating significant interest in the social …

The NFL has seen a rise in popularity throughout European markets, as its Chief Commissioner Roger Goodell eyes the opening of a London based NFL franchise. Totally different to any European sport SBC asked team Matchbook.com to provide a preview of this year’s NFL Super Bowl XLIX final between the New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks (Sunday Feb 1) Rising …

New York based social media sports start-up Sport195 is being sued for almost $500,000 by 38 former employees with regards to unpaid wages and accumulated expenses. The former employees have filed court actions against Co-Founders Rob Petty (CEO) and Kevin Williams (CTO), claiming that they were deceived with regards to their wages, health insurance and pay. Aaron Gordon journalist for …

Sports betting platform provider Openbet has partnered with BCLC (British Columbia Lottery Corporation) to deploy its next generation Promote system in the casino environment. Promote has been integrated to a gigantic 12-screen display to create a cinematic-style experience at the venue in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. The new screen will completely change the customer experience within the venue and …

Boyd Gaming Corporation  today announced that Paul Whetsell and John Bailey have been appointed to its Board of Directors. Whetsell is President and Chief Executive Officer of Loews Hotels & Resorts, owner and operator of 22 upscale hotels and resorts across the United States and Canada.  Bailey is managing partner of Bailey Kennedy, a Las Vegas law firm specializing in corporate and gaming law. “Paul and John are outstanding …

STATS  sports technology, data and content company, has been recognized for the accuracy of its fantasy football and baseball projections by the Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA) in a head-to-head competition among industry leaders. The FSTA Accuracy Contest is run by FantasyPros and awards were presented at the FSTA’s annual winter conference last week in Las Vegas, NV. STATS’ fantasy …