THE TIMING’S JUST RIGHT FOR KYLIAN
Just a week after being dropped to the bench for PSG’s Ligue 1 tie with Marseille after turning up late to a squad meeting, French starlet Kylian Mbappé was made a brand ambassador for renowned watchmaker Hublot. The 19 year old, did…
THE RISKS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Sports betting is immensely popular in England where television advertising has driven up betting revenues dramatically. The best time and place to advertise has been found to be during a game; the increased interest generated by in-game television advertising…
SPAIN – SPORTS BETTING HAS MORE THAN DOUBLED IN SPAIN SINCE 2012
The University of Carlos III Madrid and the CODERE Foundation have presented their Annual Report on Gambling in Spain. The latest edition of the report was presented at the University campus this year and was compiled via the University’s Institute…
MUNICH AND ST PETERSBURG IN THE RUNNING TO HOST THE 2021 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
Uefa has revealed that Munich and St Petersburg are the only applicants to host the 2021 Champions League final. It means the final will be played at either the Krestovsky Stadium in Russia, which has a 64,287 capacity and played host to…
MICHAEL JORDAN INVESTS IN ESPORTS
Basketball legend Michael Jordan has invested in Team Liquid, one of the earliest and popular esports ventures in the USA. The NBA legend is one of the two new investors who provided $26 million to, aXiomatic, which owns Team Liquid….
CHINA SHUTS DOWN POKER APPS
The Chinese authorities have taken down several mobile poker apps in an effort to fight unauthorized gambling. China.- The Chinese authorities continue to strengthen their control over the gambling segment, which is why they have recently shut down several mobile…
ENGLISH BETTING INDUSTRY CHIEFS REJECT PROPOSED GAMBLING LEVY FOR GRASSROOTS GAME
P lans to fund grassroots football through a gambling levy are “inappropriate”, according to the association promoting responsible betting. Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn has proposed a levy on gambling companies to secure grassroots funding in the wake of…
WINNING POST: INDUSTRY BRACED FOR BUDGET BLOW
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. UK: Politics – Budget Day to bring tricks not treats The pumpkins…
SBC’S ON THE BALL – MK DONS, AJAX AND FIFA’S CLUB WORLD CUP PROPOSALS
From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, SBC has you covered. This edition takes a look at a unique new partner for West Ham, as well as a fresh…
BETTING ON SPORTS AMERICA HITS NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
Betting on Sports America, the new sports betting conference and exhibition from SBC, is so big that it is spanning two states! The conference, which is being held from 23-25 April 2019, will start off in New York City, cross the…