Rhode Island becomes eighth US state to adopt legalised sports betting
Rhode Island has become the eighth US state to adopt legalised sports betting – and the first in the New England region – after the Twin River Casino in Lincoln officially opened its sportsbook on Mond…
Monmouth Park launches appeal to claim $140m damages from pro leagues
Monmouth Park, the New Jersey racetrack that led the charge to overturn the US federal ban on sports gambling, is still seeking $140m (€123m) in damages from the pro leagues who opposed its effort.
Conmebol calls on Fifa to stage World Cup every two years
Conmebol, the South American soccer federation, is lobbying Fifa to stage the World Cup every two years
Eredivisie clubs to share Uefa prize money with domestic rivals
Eredivisie clubs have decided to share a portion of prize money earned in Uefa competitions with their domestic rivals in a bid to close the financial gap between top-tier teams
New pro soccer club coming to Atlanta
Atlanta United has been Major League Soccer’s most successful club the last two seasons averaging close to 50,000 fans a match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Legislation tabled to legalise sports betting in Virginia
In the wake of the US Supreme Court decision earlier this year to allow sports gaming, six states have already moved quickly to allow betting on sporting events in their states
Manchester United share price takes biggest one-year tumble
Manchester United, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has lost more than £300m (€339m/$387m) of its value in the last year.
The club's share price was listed as $18.19 a
Largest US esports arena opens this week
Esports Stadium Arlington, the largest such facility in the United States, will open for action this weekend
PGA Tour unveils inaugural Japan event for 2019
The PGA Tour will hold its first official tournament in Japan next year. Its main sponsor is billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, the founder of the Japanese fashion website Zozotown.
Legalised sports betting officially launches in Pennsylvania
Legalised sports betting finally launched in Pennsylvania on Saturday, with Hollywood Casino in Grantville becoming the first sportsbook to accept a wager