LEGALIZED SPORTS BETTING IN BRAZIL: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
What are the main changes brought about by Medida Provisoria Nº 846? MP makes Apostas de Quota Fixa (fixed odds bets), which are popularly known as sports wagers, legal in Brazil. When does it become effective? MP’s wording states that “ the operation of fixed odds bets…
SHARE GLOBAL SPORTS EXPERT JAAP KALMA TO DRIVE SBC´S BETTING ON SPORTS AMERICA
(New York).- SBC (Sports Betting Community) has secured the services of a global sports marketing and sponsorship expert to help promote the Betting on Sports America event in New Jersey/New York on 23-25 April. Jaap Kalma previously held senior executive…
NBA SEALS PARTNERSHIP WITH URUGUAYAN GAMING OPERATOR
North America’s National Basketball Association (NBA) has moved to enhance its presence in the Latin American sports betting market by striking up a partnership with Uruguayan operator Supermatch. Supermatch, the designated sports betting operator of the Uruguayan national lottery, will…
UEFA APPROVES THIRD EUROPEAN CLUB COMPETITION FROM 2021
Ted Menmuir UEFA has confirmed that from 2021, more clubs from more associations will play European competitions introducing a third syndicated cup competition, a decision approved at the Executive Committee held in Dublin. The governing body of European football will…
LEGAL SPORTS WAGERING HAS TRANSFIXED THE NATION’S GAMING INDUSTRY
By Howard Stutz, Executive Editor, CDC Gaming Reports Forget new casino openings. Legal sports wagering is the gaming industry’s fastest growth vehicle. Last week, before New York City became the gambling universe’s 50-yard-line for the ICE Sports Betting USA conference,…
UEFA PUSHES VAR EARLY FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2018/19
Ted Menmuir UEFA executives have announced that the governing body of European football will introduce ‘Video Assistant Referees – VAR’ technology for its flagship UEFA Champions League competition, beginning at the round-of-16 knockout stages from 16 February 2019. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin confirmed the mandatory VAR…
BETTING ON SPORTS AMERICA BUILD UP GETS GGB MAGAZINE LIFT
Betting on Sports America (BOSA) has struck a deal with Global Gaming Business (GGB) Magazine, an official publisher of the American Gaming Association (AGA) which counts the annual ‘Tribal Government Gaming’ report amongst its leading publications. GGB Magazine will assist with the build up to…
NORWAY LAUNCHES NATIONAL ESPORTS TEAM FOR FIFA
Norway’s governing body of soccer has created its own national esports team to field teams for FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer. The Football Association of Norway (NFF), the national governing body of soccer in Norway, has launched a national eSports team…
FIRST SPORTS BETTING INTEGRITY GROUP LAUNCHES IN UNITED STATES
SWIMA is the first such group in the United States and aims to ensure “a safe and secure betting environment for consumers across the country,” SWIMA Chief Integrity Officer George Rover, a former New Jersey assistant attorney general and gaming regulator, said…
SUREBET247 RELAUNCHES AFFILIATE PROGRAMME WITH INCOME ACCESS
(Montreal).- Surebet247, the Nigeria-based sportsbook and casino brand, has relaunched its affiliate programme with Income Access, Paysafe Group’s marketing technology and services provider. Powered by Income Access’ affiliate software platform, the Surebet247 programme will look to extend its brand reach…