CBC on single-game wagering in Canada
Single-event sports betting has arrived in Canada — but how did we get here? | Bring It In2:46CBC Sports’ Rob Pizzo breaks down the timeline of how and why single-event sports betting became legal in Canada and the recent opening of the legal betting market in Ontario which came into effect on April 4th, 2022. […]
Read MorePayPal could integrate crypto into regulated online gambling
Summary: PayPal will expand its cryptocurrency services to allow transfers to other customers, exchanges, and external wallets. The new transfer features build upon PayPal’s existing crypto platform, which was limited to buying, holding, and selling select currencies. Why it matters: The ability to transfer to external wallets could mark another step toward cryptocurrency becoming a […]
Read MoreSportradar hires Eric Conrad in North American partnerships role
Summary: Veteran sports media executive Eric Conrad will join Sportradar as Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships & Content, North America. Sportradar announced the newly-created position and the hiring of Conrad in a Wednesday press release. Why it matters: Sportradar’s US Sports Content and Partnerships team will now report to Conrad, as the company continues to expand […]
Read MorePurdum on Smarkets hiring former Nike executive
@DavidPurdum: Sports betting company @smarkets hires former Nike exec Sheldon Hanai as General Manager of its U.S. operations. Smarkets, which runs a betting exchange in the U.K., has a sportsbook in Colorado, with expansion into Indiana imminent, per release.
Read MoreNBC Cleveland affiliate on Ohio sports betting launch
Buckeye Betting: Changes coming to Ohio casinos, stadiums and bars trying to get piece of the action3:45After three years of testimony from casino lobbyists, pro sports executives and bar owners, Ohio is finally getting into the game.Jun. 8, 2022Uploaded by WKYC Channel 3
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