Tennis fans welcome back US Open Day one of the U.S. Open kicked off with an “electric crowd” of loyal fans. NEW YORK — Caroline Garcia said she received online abuse after her first-round loss at the U.S. Open and the French player on Wednesday blamed “unhealthy betting” as one of the main reasons players are targeted on social media. Garcia, a semifinalist at...
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90% of Americans accept sports betting as entertainment – AGA survey
Ninety per cent of Americans believe sports betting is an acceptable form of entertainment and three-quarters support legal sports betting in their home state, according to a new survey from the American Gaming Association (AGA). The online survey, conducted by Kantar on behalf of the AGA between July 31 and August 9 this year, collected...
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Luton v QPR Betting Preview, Best Bets & Cheat Sheet | Andy’s Bet Club
Luton v QPR Kick Off: Friday 30th August at 20:00 Competition: Championship Watch Live: Sky Sports Football The Championship returns on Friday evening as QPR make the short trip from West London to Bedfordshire to face Luton. This will be the second time these sides face each other this week following their League Cup tie...
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Ecuador registers 65 sports betting companies as new tax framework comes into force
In the first half of 2024 65 companies registered to pay Ecuador’s 15% gross revenue tax for sports betting, which came into effect from 1 July this year. On 28 June, Ecuador’s government published Executive Decree No 313 in its Official Gazette, establishing a 15% gross revenue tax for sports betting operators whether they are...
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UEFA Champions League set for record-breaking bet365 giveaway | Goal.com UK
The sports betting brand has struck new ground with the competition and will celebrate in style with some big-ticket prizes The UEFA Champions League is set for a record-breaking ticket giveaway this season, courtesy of bet365 after they struck a historic deal with the European competition. The sports betting brand has become the first of...
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Draftkings plans to enhance in-play betting with Simplebet deal
About Ian Lyall Ian Lyall, a seasoned journalist and editor, brings over three decades of experience to his role as Managing Editor at Proactive. Overseeing Proactive’s editorial and broadcast operations across six offices on three continents, Ian is responsible for quality control, editorial policy, and content production. He directs the creation of 50,000 pieces of...
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DraftKings Agrees Deal to Acquire In-Game Betting Tech Provider SimpleBet
DraftKings Inc. has agreed a deal that will see the company acquire long-time partner and in-game betting tech provider SimpleBet. The deal has been approved by boards of both companies and is now subject to regulatory approvals. According to DraftKings’ announcement of the merger, the company will look to integrate SimpleBet’s machine learning models...
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SOFTSWISS Unveils Retail Betting Solution
SOFTSWISS, a global leader in iGaming technology with over 15 years of experience, introduces the Retail Betting Solution, made possible by the acquisition of a majority stake in Turfsport, a leading South African software provider. The solution supports diverse betting activities, including sports betting, horse racing, lotteries, and casino games, and empowers operators...
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Lightning strikes with Nomad’s designs for sports betting brand Betano
You may not have heard of Kaizen Gaming, but they’re a pretty big deal. Based in Athens, this GameTech company operate two brands, Betano and Stoiximan, in 16 countries and employs more than 2,500 people across three continents. Betano is focused on online sports betting, and if the name rings a bell, it’s probably because...
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DraftKings to Enhance In-Play Betting Offering With Simplebet Acquisition
Digital sports entertainment and gaming company DraftKings plans to enhance its in-play betting offering by acquiring Simplebet. The proposed transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies but is subject to the receipt of required gaming regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, DraftKings said in a Wednesday (Aug. 28) press...
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The profitability piece? DraftKings to acquire Simplebet for in-play betting boost
Upon completion of the transaction, DraftKings and Simplebet will combine their technological resources to offer a new in-play betting experience. By Gambling Insider DraftKings has announced an agreement to acquire Simplebet, a provider of in-play micro market betting content and pricing. The proposed acquisition, which has been approved by the Boards of both companies, is...
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AGA survey: US responsible gambling efforts improving, especially for sports betting
Ahead of September’s Responsible Gaming Education Month initiative, the American Gaming Association (AGA) Wednesday (28 August) released new research showing that RG efforts are improving in the US, for both land-based casinos and sports betting. The survey, conducted online by Kantar from 31 July- 9 August, featured responses from 2,000 nationwide voters. Its results, the...