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BetMGM to open sportsbook at State Farm Stadium as part of Cardinals partnership
Leading United States-based gaming operator BetMGM has announced plans to open a sportsbook at State Farm Stadium as part of a wide-ranging agreement with the National Football League's Arizona Cardinals …
O’Neal to sell Kings minority stake as part of WynnBET brand ambassador deal
National Basketball Association legend Shaquille O'Neal is selling his minority stake in the NBA's Sacramento Kings following an agreement to become the new brand ambassador for WynnBET, Wynn Resorts’ o…
DraftKings to acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming in $1.56bn deal
Massachusetts-based fantasy sports and gaming operator DraftKings has continued its expansion by securing a deal to acquire iGaming and online casino platform Golden Nugget Online Gaming in a $1.
Eric Grubman and Neal Menashe on the SEAH-Super Group merger
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Eric Grubman, chairman of Sports Entertainment Acquisition Corp. (SEAH), and Neal Menashe, chief executive of Super Group. Eric and Chris also discuss CVC Capital Partners’ ongoing bid to acquire a 10 per cent equity stake in a holding company focused on LaLiga’s commercial ventures, Penn National Gaming’s acquisition of theScore, new provisions in New York City requiring proof of Covid-19 vaccination to attend indoor sports and entertainment events, and Sinclair Broadcast Group’s latest earnings report.
McLaren Racing to acquire majority stake in Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar team
McLaren Racing has entered into a deal to acquire a 75-per-cent stake in the Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar team, a transition which is expected to close by the end of the year
Tumminia named full-time NWHL commissioner
Tyler Tumminia has been appointed the full-time National Women’s Hockey League commissioner, having served in an interim leadership position since October 2020.
US Soccer now considers bidding for 2031 Women’s World Cup
The United States Soccer Federation has announced it is considering bidding to host the 2031 Fifa Women's World Cup
DraftKings revenue surges again, net loss narrows
Prominent gaming company raises full-year revenue target for third time this year
Raiders hit by further senior executive departures
The National Football League's Las Vegas Raiders have been hit by the departure of three senior executives following the surprise exit of the franchise's long-time president Marc Badain last month
MLB making final preparations for ‘Field of Dreams’ game
Event at famed filming site in Iowa comes after years of planning, pandemic delay
Sankey to remain SEC commissioner through 2026
The Southeastern Conference has extended the contract of commissioner Greg Sankey through at least 2026, just days after the universities of Texas and Oklahoma agreed to join the college football powerhouse
World Surf League unveils midseason cut for athletes for 2022 campaign
The World Surf League has announced its 2022 campaign will have a midseason cut for athletes in an attempt to add excitement and drama for both participants and fans.
Indians complete lease deal to stay at Progressive Field
Agreement includes $435m in planned facility renovations
DraftKings secures official NFL data via multiyear Genius Sports partnership
DraftKings has secured a multiyear partnership with data and technology company Genius Sports, which provides the Massachusetts-based fantasy sports and gaming operator with exclusive National Football …
Penn National Gaming to acquire theScore in $2bn deal
Casino operator Penn National Gaming has made another major move to expand its presence in the North American sports betting industry by acquiring Canadian-based sports media and betting company theScore…
Sinclair heightens focus on sports betting
Major RSN owner touts plans for "in-game betting, but on steroids"
AAC’s Aresco denies conference collusion with ESPN
Commissioner says Big 12 allegations are "completely unfounded"
Digital media pioneer Terry looks for culminating third career act with On3
After successfully building and exiting Rivals and 247Sports, Shannon Terry has once again returned to college sports digital content, forming his latest venture, the Tennessee-based On3. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.