Tag Archives: Scott Butera

FuboTV advances sportsbook plans with Vigtory takeover

SBC News FuboTV advances sportsbook plans with Vigtory takeover

US streaming service FuboTV has acquired sports betting and gaming firm Vigtory as part of an ambitious plan to enter the burgeoning American gambling market. The financial terms of the deal have not been fully revealed, but it has been confirmed that the streaming service will incorporate Vigtory’s sportsbook and digital gaming operations. It has also been confirmed that Vigotry …

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Unrivalled lineup of betting expertise at Betting on Sports America

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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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GVC and MGM joint venture elevates mobile betting in New Jersey

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Through the pair’s recently announced US sports betting venture, GVC Holdings PLC and MGM Resorts International have expanded New Jersey’s mobile sports betting opportunities, with the launch of playMGM. The playMGM NJ Sports betting app provides markets on a full range of US and selected international sports with customers able to sign-up, deposit and withdraw money directly from their mobile …

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MGM hires Scott Butera to lead US sports betting vision

SBC News MGM hires Scott Butera to lead US sports betting vision

New York-listed gambling and leisure group MGM Resorts International, has confirmed the executive appointment of Scott Butera as new President of Interactive Gaming. A 25-year gambling and hospitality leadership veteran, Butera has formerly served as President of Foxwoods Resorts and as Commissioner of the Arena Football League. In its corporate update, MGM governance details that Butera will be primarily tasked …

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