Sports Betting News
19th October
Sportech put up for sale by board
The governance committee of sports betting technology provider Sportech PLC have announced that they are putting the entire company up for...
17th October
American sports leagues rally to defend PASPA
Representatives from the National Collegiate Athletes Association, the NBA, NHL and NFL have today rallied to the defence of the Professional...
16th October
The Senet Group launches responsible gambling campaign
Gambling industry watchdog The Senet Group has launched a major responsible gambling campaign to coincide with the launch of a national...
13th October
Online gambling backlash against "fake news"
The Sunday Times has claimed that gambling operators are using a loophole to target minors, creating games that appeal to children...
12th October
GVC Holdings group gaming revenues up 10% in Q3 2017
Online gaming group GVC Holdings has revealed that its group gaming revenues increased by 10% year-on-year for the third quarter of...
11th October
Maryland casino owners betting on New Jersey appeal success
Casino operators and lawmakers in the state of Maryland have urged the state legislature to push through legislation allowing for the...
10th October
DraftKings expand into Europe
DraftKings has continued its global market expansion by launching games in both Austria and Ireland this week.
The Boston-based company...
10th October
Switzerland gaming reform passes final vote
Legislation designed to bring Switzerland’s gambling laws into the 21st Century has passed a final vote in the country's parliament.
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9th October
US Supreme Court confirms PASPA review date
The US Supreme Court has revealed that it will hear the appeal of New Jersey officials against the validity of the...
5th October
New US sports data firm formed by Chernin
A new US sports data firm has been created by the Chernin Group, named The Action Network.
Media tycoon Peter...
3rd October
McGregor vs. Mayweather fight increases Vegas sporstbook revenue by 1,651% in August
The McGregor vs. Mayweather fight increased Las Vegas sportsbook revenue by an unbelievable 1,651% in August, creating a positive multiplier effect...
3rd October
2017 GGA Winners announced
This year’s Global Gaming Awards winners have been announced. Taking place at a ceremony in Las Vegas, this year’s GGA’s were...
3rd October
DraftKings and Fanduel win college football lawsuit
US daily fantasy sports heavyweights DraftKings and Fanduel have won a $5m class action lawsuit against three college football players over...
29th September
Unibet secures Professional Darts Premier League Sponsorship deal
Online bookmaker Unibet, have announced the agreement of a 3 year sponsorship deal with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), a deal...
28th September
K8.com signs betting partnership deal with Cardiff City
International online betting firm K8.com has announced that it has agreed a partnership deal with EFL championship high flyers Cardiff City...
27th September
Paddy Power Betfair endorses crackdown on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals
UK and Ireland sportsbook operator Paddy Power Betfair has become the first bookmaker to voice its support for the proposed crackdown...
26th September
55% of Americans support legal sports betting, survey finds
A new poll conducted by the Washington Post and the University of Massachusetts Lowell has confirmed that a 55% majority approve...
26th September
Incoming ASA head bemoans liberalisation of UK gambling industry
The man due to take over as chairman of the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has told the Financial times newspaper...
26th September
Labour considering compulsory problem gambling levy
The Labour party is considering proposals that would force UK bookmakers to pay a levy to help treat problem gamblers if...
25th September
188BET remains Wigan Warriors' sponsor
188BET has announced it has signed a contract extension to remain as the official Main Sponsor of English Super League club...
22nd September
Exclusive Interview: NYX CEO Matt Davey
Matt Davey, CEO at NYX, offers Gambling Insider an exclusive insight into the company’s acquisition by Scientific Games
What attracted...
22nd September
Danish gambling market up 4% in Q2 2017
Denmark’s gambling market has seen a new period of record growth in the second quarter of 2017, rising 4% year-on-year.
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21st September
Betfred terminates association with British Racing
Betfred has announced that they will completely terminate their sponsorship and other associations with British Racing when their current exclusive deal...
21st September
Tempobet net Premier League stadia sponsorships
Tempobet have announced a new advertising partnership with seven English Premier League teams’ football stadiums. The new deal will see billboard...
21st September
Kentucky considers Sports Betting bill
Kentucky has joined the long list of US states filing sports betting legislation in advance of the Supreme Court's Professional and...
20th September
Scientific Games acquires NYX in $631m deal
In a shock announcement on Wednesday, industry giants Scientific Games and NYX Gaming Group Limited have announced they have entered into...
20th September
Paddy Power rapped by ASA after controversial Mayweather advert
UK and Ireland sportsbook operator Paddy Power has been censured by the UK Advertising Standards Agency following a controversial advertising campaign...
19th September
The Racing Partnership expands greyhound offerings
The Racing Partnership (TRP) will be adding greyhound fixtures to their TV channel in 2018, comprising of at least 1,619 races.
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19th September
PGA looks to Genius Sports for new integrity programme
The PGA has announced that that it will be introducing a more transparent and comprehensive gambling policy set to be introduced...
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13th September
BD Stadia and William Hill enter new partnership
In-stadium betting provider BD Stadia has announced a two-year partnership with William Hill.
The partnership will see William Hill given...
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