Tag Archives: Sports Betting
US – Scientific to sell OpenBet to Endeavor Group for $1.2bn
Scientific Games Cis selling its sports betting business, OpenBet, to Endeavor Group Holdings, , a global sports and entertainment company, in a cash and stock transaction valued at $1.2bn. Under the terms of the agreement, Scientific Games will receive $1bn in cash and $200m in Endeavor Class A common stock based on the volume-weighted average…
US – BetMGM names MMA personality Ariel Helwani as brand ambassador
BetMGM has announced the signing of mixed martial arts journalist Ariel Helwani as a brand ambassador. Helwani, an award-winning media personality, will integrate BetMGM into his promotional content and also be featured in upcoming BetMGM marketing campaigns, social media content and promotions, as well as fan events. “Sports betting has always been intertwined with the…
The Netherlands – Better Collective buys Soccernews.nl and Voetbalwedden.net
Better Collective has bought Soccernews.nl, one of the most visited Dutch online sports media, and Voetbalwedden.net, a well-established Dutch online sports betting community, in separate transactions for total upfront payments of €5.9m, with maximum deferred and earnout payments of €3.75m. The two acquisitions form a strategic move that will establish Better Collective with a leading…
US – Caesars unveils first shirt sponsorship deal with Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals and Caesars Entertainment have announced a multi-year partnership agreement that places the Caesars Sportsbook logo on Capitals home and third jerseys worn for games played at Capital One Arena beginning with the 2022-23 NHL season. The landmark announcement marks the first team announced agreement in the NHL’s Jersey Advertising Program. Caesars Sportsbook,…
US – MGM Resorts and BetMGM named official partners of American Gaming Association’s Have A Game Plan mission
MGM Resorts International and BetMGM, the joint venture between MGM Resorts and Entain, are proud to join the American Gaming Association (AGA) as official partners of its Have A Game Plan mission. Have A Game Plan aims to promote responsible sports wagering to new consumers and seasoned bettors. This announcement coincides with the AGA’s Responsible…
US – Fanduel names Craig Carton National Responsible Gaming Ambassador
In its next step to lead industry-wide comprehensive responsible gaming efforts, FanDuel Group has named acclaimed sports radio and television personality and problem gambling advocate Craig Carton as its first national responsible gaming ambassador. Carton, who currently co-hosts sports talk show “Carton & Roberts” on WFAN 101.9 FM / 660 AM (WFAN-FM/AM) in New York…
US – Global Payments supports AGA’s Responsible Sports Betting campaign
Global Payments, a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, is the newest partner of the American Gaming Association’s Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly. public service campaign. The partnership, announced as part of Responsible Gaming Education Week (19-25 September 2021), will include Global Payments incorporating Have A Game Plan into its social…
US – BetMGM launches mobile sports betting app at Gold Strike Casino Resort
BetMGM has launched its mobile app at Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi. “We’ve had great success with the opening of the BetMGM Book Bar & Grill at Gold Strike and are thrilled to complement our retail offering with the launch of the BetMGM mobile app in Mississippi,” said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. “Sports…
US – MaximBet in Ohio and Pennsylvania
K International Group’s investee company MaximBet.com, the premier lifestyle brand for sports betting and online casino, has secured market access in Ohio and Pennsylvania. After successfully launching in Colorado earlier this month, including achieving a record-setting number of bets on the opening weekend of the pro football season, MaximBet is quickly expanding its reach in…
