Betting News Archives

January 18, 2023

Bet365 named official betting partner of Eubank Jr-Smith fight

Bet365 has been announced as the official betting partner of the Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith fight on 21 January 2023.

The online sportsbook operator has entered into a partnership with Boxxer, the boxing company promoting the fight.

As the official odds partner, Bet365 branding will be visible across all pre-promotion and media activity including press conferences, open workouts and weigh-ins. The company’s logo will also have 360-degree advertising on the ring corners, ropes and toblerones at the event.

There will also be Bet365 branding on the venue’s screens, banners and boards.

Bet365 will be featured heavily on Boxxer’s social and digital content, with the operator providing exclusive in-play optimisations to the boxing promoter.

A spokesperson for Bet365 said: “Live on Sky Sports and brought to you by our partners at Boxxer, we’re thrilled to be part of this huge night of British boxing.

“It’s going to be an explosive night on 21 January, and Bet365 has you covered with ..

January 18, 2023

Tipico toasts new partnership with Ohio brewery

Sportsbook operator Tipico has entered into an exclusive partnership with the Rhinegeist Brewery in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Under the arrangement, the operator and the brewery will develop a new “Tipico Sports Deck” in the Rhinegeist Taproom, offering a special experience to sports fans in Cincinnati.

Due for completion early this year, the Tipico Sports Deck will feature nine televisions for watching sporting events, as well as a series of sports-themed activations and deck-style seating for visitors.

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January 18, 2023

Altenar details global expansion plans

Sportsbook and online gaming software provider Altenar has announced details of its global expansion strategy, with plans to launch in new European, African and South American markets.

Altenar struck up a partnership with PalmsBet to power the operator’s activities in countries around the world, with a core focus on Bulgaria.

The provider will also work with PalmsBet in Kenya, having launched in the country late last year, as well as in Peru, where the operator plans to go live in April.

As part of the deal, PalmsBet will have access to Altenar’s sports betting and virtual sports offering to expand its current range of more than 20,000 sporting events.

Altenar is licensed across a total of 13 markets, having secured approval from the Great Britain Gambling Commission and Malta Gaming Authority.

“This deal with PalmsBet is truly exciting given that Bulgaria is a market full of potential in terms of sports betting and incredibly exciting demographics,” Altenar commercial account man..

January 18, 2023

GAN launches Coolbet brand in Mexico

Online gambling solutions provider GAN has announced the launch of its Coolbet brand in the Mexican market.

Operating in collaboration with a locally licensed partner, the brand went live earlier this week and has been customised to offer localised betting options to players in the country.

Mexican consumers can wager on events such as the 2023 Mexico Open, MLB Mèxico, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, Recopa Sudamericana and Formula 1 motor racing.

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January 18, 2023

New Jersey gambling revenue matches $5.21bn record in 2022

Gambling revenue in New Jersey reached a joint-record $5.21bn in 2022, despite a decline in sports betting revenue.

Revenue was 10.0% higher than $4.74bn during the 2021 calendar year and on par with the record amount posted in 2006.

Land-based casino revenue accounted for $2.79bn of the total, up 9.0% on 2021 with slots revenue rising 9.0% to $2.04bn and table games revenue increasing 9.1% to $741.7m.

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January 17, 2023

World Series of Politics Episode 11: GeoComply’s Linsday Slader on Ohio

The special guests keep coming on the World Series of Politics, with GeoComply’s Linsday Slader joining Brendan Bussmann and Brandt Iden to discuss Ohio’s sports betting launch. Also under discussion are Brazil, Macau and the US legislative session.

The geolocation specialist’s managing director of gaming says Ohio’s sports betting launch was one of the biggest market openings in the US to date.

Over the New Year weekend alone, GeoComply recorded more than 11.3 million geolocation transactions, and Slader says around 1.2 million accounts were set up in the first week of activity.

This episode also marks the World Series of Politics’ debut on Spotify! You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, and directly from this page.

Ohio betting flies out the blocks

There’s also a wider range of betting options than ever before, with 1,000 kiosks rolled out across Ohio, and it’s going to be interesting to see how this works in tandem with a widespread mobile offering. If it keeps up its early ..

January 16, 2023

PointsBet opens new retail sportsbook in Illinois

Sports betting operator PointsBet has extended its reach in Illinois with the launch of a new retail sportsbook in the Villa Park area of Chicago.

Located inside the Crazy Pour Sports Bar at Club Hawthorne, the facility is PointsBet’s fourth retail location in the state and will be operated through its partnership with Hawthorne Race Course.

Customers can place cash wagers directly with cashiers at three betting windows or at eight self-service kiosks, while visitors will also have access to Crazy Pour’s full-service beverage and dining options.

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January 16, 2023

Delaware sports betting and igaming revenue increase in December

The Delaware Lottery reported year-on-year increases in both sports betting and igaming revenue in December.

Online gambling revenue during the month amounted to $1.2m, up 56.4% from $751,291 in December of 2021 and also 19.0% up from $987,423 in November 2022.

Some $890,894 of revenue in December was attributed to video lottery games, $243,899 to table games and the remaining $80,007 to poker rake and fees.

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January 16, 2023

North Dakota sports betting amendment bill moves to Senate after House approval

A bill that would amend the North Dakota constitution to potentially introduce online sports betting has been passed by the state's House and will now be considered by its Senate.

Entitled House Concurrent Resolution No. 3002, the bill outlines an amendment to section 25 of article 11 of North Dakota’s Constitution.

The amendment would allow sports betting to be permitted by, and regulated by, the state of North Dakota.

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