SBTech software is used by different land-based and online sportsbooks and casinos. SBTech’s parent company has now set aside $30 million in the event that someone tries to sue the company over their recent cyber attack. SBTech was set to launch its merger with DraftKings … Read more
Sports betting revenues will likely be severely reduced for at least the next several months because of the widespread sports shutdowns caused by COVID-19. U.S. sportsbooks were mostly unaffected by COVID-19 in February and managed to post $83.1 million in reported revenue during the month. … Read more
Sportsbooks are starting to take more action on esports matches. Nevada Gaming Control Board is approving pre-match odds on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive matches. Sportsbooks will struggle to survive the summer if sports do not resume regular play soon. LAS VEGAS – In a world where … Read more
The coronavirus has canceled and rescheduled different PGA Tour golf tournaments, with the Open Championship being its latest victim. Sportsbooks still have odds for the Masters, Ryders Cup, U.S. Open and PGA Championship. PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.—As the coronavirus pandemic continues, major sporting events have … Read more
Sports betting operator William Hill has been collecting bets daily in the six-figure range on Russian and Ukrainian table tennis. Two weeks ago, the sportsbook received a 10-leg parlay wager for $50 on the table tennis match ups where the lucky sports bettor won almost … Read more
NBA players that have been in isolation since March will be competing in an upcoming H-O-R-S-E competition that will air on ESPN. Sportsbooks have numerous odds for the NBA’s televised game of ‘Horse’ that fans can place wagers on. BOSTON – The NBA and ESPN … Read more
GVC Holdings, one of the world’s top gambling firms, won’t be paying its second interim dividend to its shareholders because of the COVID-19 crisis. The company will also be holding off on paying director bonuses. GVC is still in a relatively safe position financially, with … Read more
Belarus has not canceled its major soccer league amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko has been hostile to the idea of doing so. Belarus’ league is the only major European league to remain active during the pandemic. MINSK, BELARUS – The COVID-19 pandemic … Read more
IGT implements furlough to implement temporary furlough in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In all US markets, the technology company will send employees home for eight weeks. The furlough will begin on April 6. UNITED KINGDOM – International Gaming Technology PLC (IGT) has announced the … Read more
WrestleMania 36 is set to be the biggest WrestleMania in WWE history. The event will be two days of matchups, rather than one, and each day comes with odds on the wrestlers. Sports bettors will have plenty of opportunities to place bets for this two-day … Read more
Winning the drone racing fantasy game can get bettors up to $3,000 in FanDuel credits. The Drone Racing League’s first daily fantasy contest at FanDuel will be free to enter. Drone Racing League Tryouts begin on Thursday at 9 p.m. EST. MIAMI — In the … Read more
The International Betting Integrity Association has released its 2020 Q1 figures. There have been 61 cases of reported suspicious betting around the world. North America only accounts for 5% of the cases. LAS VEGAS — The 2020 Q1 numbers for the International Betting Integrity Association … Read more