Sports Betting News

An iconic brand deal has been signed between the London-listed 888 Holdings gambling group and the US media company, Sports Illustrated.  888 announced that it would launch its new product, SI Sportsbook in the United States by the beginning of the 2021 NFL season. “We are delighted to announce this strategic partnership, enabling us to […]

After 55 out of Louisiana’s 64 parishes voted in favor of introducing sports betting in the last referendum, Governor John Bel Edwards signed legislation that will come into effect at the beginning of July. This makes Louisiana the 32nd state to allow sports betting. 20 casinos (most of them riverboats), will pay $250,000 to apply […]

ONE Esports, the esports venture of sports media company ONE Championship, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with social dating app Tinder. In terms of the deal, Tinder will introduce a range of experiences to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) fans across Southeast Asia, which fans can gain access to […]

Operator Betway is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with German football club, FC Schalke 04. In terms of the three-year deal signed by the parties, the bookmaker will become the club’s premier partner and will see Betway’s brand being visible across the Veltins-Arena for the following three seasons. According to […]

Leading online bookmaker Betway is pleased to announce that it has been confirmed as the official sponsor of the professional summer clay court tournament – the Hamburg Open. The tournament is scheduled to take place between 7th and 18th July 2021, following the showpiece event of the calendar – Wimbledon, which is due to commence […]

The reality of legal and regulated sports betting in the State of Maine just got one step closer, as a bill passed through the Senate to the House. This, despite the fact that its sponsor, Senator Louis Luchini came out against his own bill. Most recently, a tethering clause was added to the bill, requiring […]

The State of New York posted May 2021 numbers relating to its commercial sports betting activity, showing that revenue increased 23.1% compared to April. A total of $1.6 million was generated in May. Gambling authorities were not able to produce year on year comparisons since New York’s four commercial casinos were shuttered last May during […]

Olympic Entertainment Group and its subsidiary Olybet have announced that it has entered into a new regional partnership with North America’s National Hockey League (NHL). In terms of the agreement signed by the parties, OlyBet will serve as the official sports betting partner of the NHL in the Baltic region. OlyBet will be given the […]

The Betfred Group has announced that it has finalized the purchase of sports betting brand Betting World from struggling Phumelela Gaming. Betting World is Phemelela’s sports betting subsidiary and gives customers an opportunity to bet on a number of sports including rugby, cricket and football. The deal was completed as of 1st June 2021 and […]

Namibian betting operator Oudrew-Man Betting is pleased to announce- that it has established business cooperation with NSoft, a leading betting and iGaming software provider. NSoft’s established and market-ready sports betting platform will enhance further growth for Oudrew-Man Betting and its land-based business. The versatility of NSoft’s sports betting platform, Seven, enables further easy expansion of […]