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

SBTech Appoints Melissa Riahei To Fuel US Sports Betting Growth

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SBTech is an international supplier of online sports betting and iGaming platforms. Melissa Riahei previously served as General Counsel to the Illinois Lottery. SBTech currently has partnerships with Churchill Downs, Golden Nugget, and Resorts Casino Hotel. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – SBTech, an international supplier of online … 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

Megan Rapinoe Will Not Start Critical Semifinal Match Versus England

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Megan Rapinoe is not starting in the Women’s World Cup semifinals against England. Rapinoe is the only player in the US Women’s Team to score during the knockout rounds. England also replaced their goalie, making the match a complete wild card. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Megan … Read more

IGT Group Joins GLMS To Help Support Sports Integrity Operations

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International Game Technology (IGT) manages many state lotteries in the U.S. and in countries around the world. Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) is the mutualized monitoring system shared between state lotteries with a focus on sports betting. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Now that states across 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

Seabrook Park Under Construction With NH Sports Betting On The Horizon

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Completion of the New Seabrook Park renovations would make the venue the largest charitable casino in the U.S. The NH sports betting bill that passed through the legislature would authorize retail sportsbooks at 10 locations across the state. SEABROOK, N.H. – While those living in … Read more

Puerto Rico Sports Betting Could Assist With Hurricane Maria Recovery

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PC HR 2038 passed both in the House and the Senate. The bill will allow for online and retail sports betting. The government is hoping to use funds to assist with hurricane recovery. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Puerto Rico passed a sports betting bill in both … Read more