CEO Itai Pazner on 888’s growth markets
CEO Itai Pazner on 888’s growth markets “We have launched sports betting in Germany and have applied for a gaming license there, Ontario we have been there since day 1 and we are working to relaunch in the Netherlands in the Summer. They are the most significant global opportunities alongside the US.” – Itai Pazner, […]
888 enjoys record 2021, prepares SI launch in three more states
Summary: 888 reached record revenues from key markets and will launch the Sports Illustrated-branded sportsbook in three to four more states in 2022. Why it matters: 888 sees the US and Ontario as two key “growth markets”.It will launch the SI-branded sportsbook in three to four more states in 2022 and plans to be live […]
Caesars hints at latest in-stadium sportsbook
Summary: Without providing specifics, Caesars seemed to indicate Wednesday it is nearing it latest in-stadium sportsbook partnership, this time in Illinois, after already opening two other such sportsbooks and announcing a third. Why it matters: Illinois is among a handful of states that permits in-stadium sportsbooks; FanDuel and DraftKings have already announced plans to open […]
Genius Sports, MAC reach ‘first-of-its-kind’ deal
Summary: Genius Sports and the Mid-American conference announced a deal Wednesday that is poised to allow more legal betting options as part of a “first of its kind” between a college sports league and a sports betting data supplier. Why it matters: The deal encompasses “sports data, fan engagement and integrity partnership,” according to a […]
NHL, PROLINE+ announce sports betting partnership
Summary: PROLINE+ was chosen by the NHL as the league’s first Canada-based sports betting partner, per a Tuesday press release. The PROLINE+ online sports betting platform is operated by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporations (OLG). Why it matters: With online sports betting set to launch in Ontario on April 4, partnerships between sportsbooks, NHL […]