Stars Group, Akwesasne Mohawk Team Up For New York Sports Betting

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The Stars Group and the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort have teamed up to offer on-site and online sports betting. This is the second such tribal sportsbook deal in New York. Retail NY sports betting could launch within weeks at commercial and tribal casinos. NEW YORK … Read more

SBC Webinar Series To Discuss Intricacies Of Political Betting

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SBC’s new webinar series kicks off with an in-depth look at political betting from a bookmaker’s perspective. Political betting is only available to US bettors at offshore sportsbooks. NEW YORK – SBC, the Sports Betting Community network, is launching a new web-based series catered to … Read more

FIBA, Genius Sports Commit To Long-Term Analytics Deal

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FIBA and Genius have an established data technology partnership. The companies hope to double down on the concept of official league data for the betting marketplace. Details of the current deal have not been released. NEW YORK – FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, has extended … Read more

GVC Holdings Extends Partnership With Optimove For Global Outreach

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GVC Holdings advertises across more than a dozen countries where it does business. In the US, GVC is partnered with MGM Resorts International. GVC technology is used in the playMGM app and powers the BorgataSports betting platform. LAS VEGAS – GVC Holdings, one of the … Read more

IMG Could Acquire Exclusive Rights To Official ATP Data In $1 Billion Deal

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The global talent and event agency is close to finalizing a 10-year data deal with the ATP. Tennis is one of the most bet-on sports in the world. IMG would use the ATP’s official data in its sports betting initiatives. NEW YORK – Per SportsBusiness … Read more

PointsBet Signs 20-Year Deal With Historic Illinois Racetrack

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PointsBet is expanding into Illinois via its partnership with the Hawthorne Race Course. The Australian sportsbook company got its US start in New Jersey. Illinois sports betting was legalized last week. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – PointsBet, the upstart Australian sportsbook, is expanding its footprint in the … Read more

MSG Network Inks Deal With VSiN To Air Daily Sports Betting Show

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MSG Network is expanding its sports betting coverage by syndicating VSiN’s daily “Follow the Money” program. “Follow the Monday” airs daily from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST. The show blends humorous sports analysis with odds breakdowns and betting advice. NEW YORK – On July … Read more

Skrill’s Rapid Transfer Service To Launch In The US

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Skrill is a PayPal-like money transfer company based in Europe and popularly used for sports wagering. Rapid Transfer streamlines and encrypts bank transfers for online purchases. Paysafe Group hopes synergy between its two brands will drive US adoption. New York – Skrill, one of the … Read more

DraftKings Serves Up “Flash Bet” Platform For Wimbledon Live Betting

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DraftKings’ Flash Bet product is faster than traditional live betting. At Wimbledon, Flash Bet will allow wagers to be placed on every point. If successful, DraftKings could launch Flash Bet for all major US sports. BOSTON, MA – If DraftKings has its way, live betting … Read more

Sportsbooks Avoid Shutdown As New Jersey Passes State Budget

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Gov. Phil Murphy signed off on NJ’s $38.7 billion budget Sunday. A government shutdown would have closed state racetracks, casinos, and sportsbooks. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s shiny new budget came down to the wire this weekend. With a deadline of June 30, Gov. Phil … Read more

Encore Boston Harbor To Begin Construction On Sports Betting Lounge

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The Encore Boston Harbor is starting work on its sports betting lounge. Sports betting is not yet legal in Massachusetts. State lawmakers have until December 31 to legalize the popular pastime. BOSTON – After several years, a few serious hurdles, and a big fine, the … Read more

New Jersey Racetracks, Sportsbooks Face Closure In Government Shutdown

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The looming New Jersey shutdown would cause all operations to cease at state racetracks. The Meadowlands and Monmouth Park would close their physical and online sportsbooks immediately. NJ lawmakers have until Sunday, June 30, to agree on the new budget. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey … Read more