New Jersey is all set to begin its sports wagering business this week, following a years long battle, after Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill 4111, following Delaware’s lead on Tuesday of last week (June 5). Allowing sports betting at the state’s casinos and racetracks for certain professional and collegiate sports or athletic events, local media is stating that Monmouth …
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Virtual sports developer Golden Race has launched its new football product ahead of the World Cup, with upgraded visuals and an enhanced betting experience designed to make it “feel more real for punters”. Mirroring the format of its Russian hosted counterpart, the new offering is to see 32 nations split into eight groups, with knockout rounds and a final following. …
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Speculation and rumour are rife in the world of media and entertainment, as Rupert Murdoch controls the destiny of warring US giants Comcast and Walt Disney Co. Last week UK Culture Secretary Matt Hancock delivered the UK government’s long-awaited verdict to allow Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox to acquire European digital broadcaster Sky Plc for £12 billion. Hancock and DCMS have …
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As anticipated Sweden’s Parliament has approved the mandate of the new Gambling Bill, which will revamp the nation’s gambling industry framework and introduce national legislation for online gambling services. Having been approved by all Swedish parliamentary committees, the Gambling Bill was forwarded for a final review and vote on Thursday 7 June. The Gambling Bill received a unanimous 93% (282 …
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Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) stateside subsidiary Betfair US has disclosed that it will become the lead retail and digital betting systems and provisions supplier for Meadowlands Racetrack (New Jersey) and Tioga Downs (New York). Under the agreements, Betfair US will provide a full suite of sports betting products to customers in New Jersey and New York pending legislative and regulatory authorization. The agreement sees Betfair US …
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FTSE-listed gambling group GVC Holdings has confirmed the appointment of Virginia McDowell as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect. A 35-year industry veteran, McDowell will advise GVC governance and leadership on US market growth strategies, stakeholder management, resource planning and execution. McDowell was the former President and CEO of Isle of Capri Casinos, from 2011 until her retirement in …
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Kambi has announced it is close to finalising a deal with Swedish horse racing operator AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) for the provision of its premium sports betting services. As part of the newly formed partnership, ATG will enhance its offering with the integration of Kambi’s renowned sportsbook product. The group has outlined that internal product testing will commence imminently. …
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FTSE-listed gambling group GVC Holdings has announced that its proprietary US sports betting platform operated by Stadium Technology Group (“Stadium”) will power the first single-game wagers accepted within the state of Delaware. Delaware is set to become the first US state to launch single-game sports betting provisions, which will be permitted within the state’s three licensed casinos – Delaware Park, …
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Vermantia is strengthening its presence in Africa, and the nation of Nigeria in particular, via an expansion of racing partnerships with growing operator Fortune Bets. Fortune Bets, headquartered in the Nigerian city of Ibadan in the Oyo State, is to receive the Ultimate Live Greyhound Channel, which is being offered with a daily schedule of more than 40,000 live greyhound …
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The American Gaming Association (AGA) has confirmed that current Chief Executive Geoff Freeman will not renew his tenure as leader of the US industry trade body. Freeman who has led the AGA since 2013, is reported to be taking an executive role at America’s Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). The announcement marks the conclusion of a five-year tenure for Freeman, who …
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