Betting

w US sports data firm has been created by the Chernin Group, named The Action Network.Media tycoon Peter Chernin established the new company by purchasing FantasyLabs, SportsAction and Sports Insights. The formation of The Action Network was to “give sports bettors access to data and analytical tools, along with articles, podcasts and videos that analyse […]

tKings has continued its global market expansion by launching games in both Austria and Ireland this week.The Boston-based company allows players to compete in both single day and tournament match ups against friends and strangers, with results based on real player’s performances. Currently the site has an estimated eight million users despite being restricted in

no operators and lawmakers in the state of Maryland have urged the state legislature to push through legislation allowing for the legalisation of sports betting in the state, should the New Jersey appeal succeed in overthrowing the authority of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA).Earlier this week the US Supreme Court confirmed that

ports betting and online casino operator Bet365 have announced a 39% increase in its financial year on year revenue for 2017, enabling the company to record more than £2bn in revenue for the first time in its history. In its full financial filing for the 2017 financial year, the company reported revenue of £2.15bn, rising

ts betting company Sky Bet has announced the signing of a record extension to its sponsorship deal with the English Football League (EFL) for the next five years.Its new agreement increases its current terms year-on-year by over 20% and will see Sky Bet continue as the title sponsor of the Championship, League 1 and League

first full day of hearings at the Supreme Court into the New Jersey sports betting case concluded without a decision by the nine justices, however New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has told reporters at the Supreme Court that New Jersey is ready to go on sports betting. Standing on the steps of the Supreme Court,

dments made to a bill passing through Michagan’s House Regulatory Reform Comittee (HRRC) could potentially see a legalised sports betting market in the state.Earlier this week, Rep. Brandt Iden’s bill H4926 was signed off the the HRRC, with the most up to date version including the provision for sports betting.Amendments made to the bill are

liate heavyweight Catena Media has announced the acquisition of troubled football and DFS website Squawka.com for an upfront fee of £1m.In addition to the upfront payment of £1m, the acquisition is expected to generate annual sales of €2m, with an estimated margin of 60%.The Squawka website currently attracts four million users a month and has

n update to investors, William Hill has predicted a 11% year-on-year increase in profit for its 2017 full-year financial results. The forecasted results exceed analyst expectations, with full-year profit likely to come in at approximately £290m. In a statement, the company hailed the impressive results to ‘good momentum’ in both the UK and US markets.

The GAA, which met at the Croke Park Stadium in Dublin at the weekend, said in a statement that this decision prohibits “sponsorship by a betting company of any competition, team, playing gear or facility”. A whopping 93% of the 270 delegates who attended the conference voted to allow the motion, with GAA President John