CHIPS CONFIRM SEPTEMBER DATE FOR FLAGSHIP CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
CHIPs, the gaming industry charity that’s raised over £2m to fund a total of 535 bespoke powered wheel chairs for children with severe mobility issues, has confirmed that its flagship charity golf tournament will once again be held at the…
ASSETS WORTH MORE THAN $4M SEIZED FROM OREGON POKER PRO IN PIRATE MOVIE CASE
There was a time when you had to pay to watch Internet porn – the sheer incredulity of it. These days, we expect to switch on the laptop and gain access to 140,000 housewives from Hull, not just Hilda splattered…
GAMBLER TAKES A CHANCE ON TIGER WOODS TO EARN $10-MILLION PAYDAY.
If a bet on Tony Romo winning a major PGA tournament that could turn $100 into $1 million isn’t enough of a draw, perhaps another golf bet proves more attractive. Tiger Woods has seen some sports gambling action already, but one gambler thinks that…
UK: SPORTS SPONSORSHIP SPEND IS UNDER-EXPLOITED BY USD 18.3 B IN REVENUES, STUDY SHOWS
Business spending on sports sponsorship is set to grow by 4% to £35 billion (USD 45.8 B) globally in 2019, but rights-holders, such as leagues, teams or tournaments, are under-exploiting sponsorship deals, according to a new report. A research released on…
NCAA ENDS SPORTS BETTING POLICY
The NCAA lifted a policy that prohibited championship games from being held in states with legalised sports betting. US.- The NCAA, the collegiate governing body, has decided to end its policy that prevented championship games from being held in states with…
PADDY POWER TO PAY OUT OVER $1 MILLION FOR MANCHESTER UPSET IN MARCH
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) had a clear advantage over Manchester United when the two met in the Champions League series this past March. It had already defeated Manchester 2-0 in the first leg of competition. That put PSG as the favorite to win,…
AFC BOURNEMOUTH RENEWS MANSION SPONSORSHIP FOR FIFTH EPL SEASON
English Premier League football club AFC Bournemouth has confirmed that it will maintain online gambling group Mansion as its lead sponsor for a fifth consecutive season. Gibraltar-based Mansion has served as lead sponsor of AFC Bournemouth since the club’s promotion to the Premier League…
ACTIVIST SUES OVER SPORTS BETTING IN RHODE ISLAND
A Republican activist has filed a lawsuit against sports betting legalisation in Rhode Island as he believes it violated the constitution. US.- Sports betting in Rhode Island has already launched but it’s now facing some hurdles. A Republican activist has…
JOCKEY CLUB CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO STAND DOWN
The Jockey Club, the largest commercial horse racing organisation in the UK, has revealed that Simon Bazalgette will leave his position as group chief executive by the end of 2019. Bazalgette became the first person to take on the role…
WHY THERE IS NO ‘BEST’ SPORTS BETTING PLATFORM
David Sargeant says there is no ‘right’ way to launch a sports book, but rather that each operator needs to define their objectives and find the right way for their business. I am often asked, “what’s the best sports betting…