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…
THE US SETS “NEW BENCHMARK” FOR EXTRACTING VALUE FROM SPORTS BETTING
As the post-PASPA revolution rolls on, the US will “set a new benchmark” for how sports leagues and rights holders try to extract value from its nascent sports betting market. That was a prediction made by David Lampitt, Managing Director of…
POKERSTARS FINED OVER ILLEGAL SPORTS GAMBLING
PokerStars may be best known for its online poker, but the company has been trying to diversify itself to grab bits and pieces of virtually any gambling market possible. After the US Supreme Court defeated the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection…
AFFILIATES AND AGENTS SYSTEM
Players are not the only target market in the online casino industry. Affiliates and Agents Programs as well can be a notable source of income for online gambling websites. Those who look for lucrative careers with little investment to provide are looking…
GALAXY BRINGING MANCHESTER CITY TO YOKOHAMA UNDER NEW EUROJAPAN CUP SPONSORSHIP
Galaxy Entertainment Group has signed a two-year title sponsorship agreement for the new Galaxy Entertainment EuroJapan Cup, an annual showcase featuring some of European football’s biggest clubs against J-League opposition. The maiden game, to be played on Saturday 27 July…