Sports Betting
EFL voices opposition to recommended ban on gambling sponsorships
The English Football League (EFL) has called on the UK government not to ban sponsorship deals with brands from the gambling sector within football
Detroit Tigers become first MLB team to partner with a sportsbook
The Detroit Tigers have become the first Major League Baseball team to land a partnership with a sportsbook after securing a multiyear agreement with PointsBet
Lords committee recommends ban on gambling sports sponsorship
A House of Lords committee has today (Thursday) called for a ban on gambling sports sponsorship as part of wide-ranging recommendations to address gambling-related harm
Denver Broncos seal sports betting partnership with FanDuel
The Denver Broncos and FanDuel Group have announced a multiyear partnership, which designates the prominent gaming operator an official sports betting and daily fantasy partner of the National Football…
LaLiga North America signs sports betting sponsorship with PointsBet
LaLiga North America is looking to capitalize on the new sports betting landscape in the United States by signing a partnership with global sportsbook operator PointsBet
MLS signs data-tracking deal with Second Spectrum
Major League Soccer has announced a multi-year partnership with technology company Second Spectrum to become the league’s first official advanced tracking data provider.
Gambling sector dominance diluted as William Hill ends Scottish Cup sponsorship
Gambling companies’ grip on the backing of leading Scottish football competitions is diminishing following the news that the Scottish Cup title sponsorship deal with bookmaker William Hill will not be e…
NFL to allow sportsbook sponsors in 2020
The National Football League has continued its embrace of legalized sports betting by allowing sponsorships from sportsbook operators from the 2020 season
DC United finalizes Caesars Entertainment partnership, local TV deal
After months of speculation, Major League Soccer team DC United has confirmed a strategic partnership with leading casino operator Caesars Entertainment
XFL adds The Action Network as latest sports betting partner
The rebooted XFL has named The Action Network as its latest sports betting partner
DraftKings signs multi-year partnerships with Pacers, 76ers and Celtics
Daily fantasy sports operator and gaming company DraftKings has announced multi-year partnerships with the National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Indiana Pacers
Nascar signs Penn National Gaming as inaugural sports betting partner
US stock car racing series Nascar has signed casino operator Penn National Gaming as its first authorized sports betting partner as part of a multi-faceted, multi-year deal
FAI ends SportPesa contract after rescue deal
The Football Association of Ireland has ended a sponsorship deal with Kenyan bookmaker SportPesa as part of a government-backed rescue agreement for the embattled governing body
Sonny Bill Williams given permission to cover up Betfred logo on Toronto Wolfpack jersey
Toronto Wolfpack superstar Sonny Bill Williams has been allowed to cover up the logo of Super League sponsor Betfred on his Toronto Wolfpack jersey for religious reasons.
MGM Resorts partners with Las Vegas Raiders, Allegiant Stadium
Leading US casino operator MGM Resorts International has announced a multi-faceted partnership with the Las Vegas Raiders, becoming an official gaming partner of the National Football League team
NBA names theScore as its latest sports betting partner
Digital media company theScore has been appointed an authorized sports betting operator of the National Basketball Association in a multi-year partnership.
National Lacrosse League signs landmark gaming partnership with BetMGM
The National Lacrosse League has signed the first gaming partnership for lacrosse in the United States after announcing a deal with Roar Digital, the joint venture between MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings.
MansionBet seeks to support Irish entry with HRI deal
Online sports betting operator MansionBet has agreed a sponsorship deal with Horse Racing Ireland as it seeks to build on its entry into the Irish market