Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. , a global sports and entertainment company, has entered into an agreement to acquire OpenBet, a leading content, platform and service provider to the sports betting industry, from Scientific Games Corporation for $1.2 billion paid through a combination of cash ($1 billion) and Endeavor’s Class A common stock ($200 million). […]
DraftKings acquires Golden Nugget Online Gaming for $1.56 billion
DraftKings Inc.and Golden Nugget Online Gaming have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for DraftKings to acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming in an all-stock transaction that has an implied equity value of approximately $1.56 billion. The acquisition will enable DraftKings to leverage Golden Nugget’s well-known brand, iGaming product experience and existing […]
BCCI ropes in Sportradar to detect betting irregularities in IPL
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has signed an agreement with Sportradar Integrity Services – the world’s leading supplier of sports integrity solutions and sports data products – to support its Anti-Corruption Unit in monitoring and safeguarding the integrity of matches in the 2020 IPL season. As part of the agreement, all […]
NFL strikes betting deal with 888sport for UK & Ireland
888sport, one of the world’s most popular sports betting providers has signed a sponsorship deal with the National Football League (NFL) to become the NFL’s official sports betting partner in the UK & Ireland. The partnership is the first of its kind between the NFL and a sports betting provider in the UK & Ireland, […]
Chicago Cubs partners DraftKings to engage in developing a retail sportsbook
DraftKings and The Chicago Cubs have joined forces to make DraftKings, America’s top rated mobile sportsbook app, the Official Sports Betting and Daily Fantasy Partner of the storied MLB franchise. The multi-year deal includes a plan to pursue a first-of-its-kind sportsbook at the iconic Wrigley Field, with online access available in the surrounding Wrigleyville area. […]
Southampton FC taps Sportsbet.io as the club’s main partner
Southampton Football Club has signed a one-year contract with Sportsbet.io to become the new Main Club Partner and front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2020/21 season. Sportsbet.io, a sportsbook of the Coingaming Group, are a leading cryptocurrency-based sports betting platform, who pride themselves on an innovative approach to providing a unique service to their customers, both in […]
Stats Perform acquires live betting video rights to Belgian Pro League
Stats Perform, a data and AI technology company, has added the exclusive live betting streaming rights for Belgian football’s Pro League and Cup to its portfolio of premium betting video events. Under the multi-year agreement, Stats Perform will have the exclusive right to distribute live video streams of the competitions to licensed sportsbooks outside Belgium, […]
LOSC and Winamax extend partnership for two more seasons
LOSC and Winamax have strengthened their partnership for two additional seasons. Always present on the shorts, whether at home or away, Winamax will also be displayed at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium as well as at the Domaine de Luchin through LED visibility, signage and enhanced interview signage. Beyond this visibility, the sports betting site will […]
PGA Tour appoints PointsBet as official betting operator
The PGA TOUR and PointsBet, a premier global sportsbook operator, today announced a multi-year content and marketing relationship designating PointsBet an Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR. “We are thrilled to work with PointsBet, a world-class brand with an exciting vision for golf’s potential in the betting space,” said Norb Gambuzza, PGA TOUR Senior […]
NASCAR and BetMGM announce multi-year sports betting partnership
NASCAR and BetMGM, a market-leading sports betting and iGaming platform have signed a multi-year sports betting partnership. As an Authorized Gaming Operator of NASCAR, BetMGM will collaborate with NASCAR to create and promote engaging sports betting experiences, including introducing in-race betting options, for racing fans across the United States. “Partnering with a best-in-class operator like […]