The NBA world was stunned late Saturday night when the Dallas Mavericks—whose controlling stakeholder is Las Vegas Sands casino mogul Dr. Miriam Adelson—announced a blockbuster trade sending superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. The move is shocking, given…
The Super Bowl remains the most heavily wagered single sporting event in the U.S. While it attracts a surge in betting activity, data shows that average wager sizes tend to decline. A new report from Optimove highlights that the Super…
Kalshi, a leading operator in the prediction market industry, has officially ventured into the sports event contracts sector, signaling a significant expansion in its offerings. In a recent filing with the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the New York-based…
Hard Rock Bet, the online sports betting platform operated by Hard Rock International, has officially joined the company’s Unity rewards program. While Hard Rock Bet will maintain its standalone loyalty program, the integration with Unity offers a dual-benefit system, allowing…
Four years ago, MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) made an offer to acquire Entain Plc (OTC: GMVHY), its partner in BetMGM. Now, at least one analyst believes MGM might revisit such a proposal in 2025. Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon suggested…
Optimove, a leading provider of iGaming and sports wagering solutions, has unveiled its new customer relationship management (CRM) tool, OptiLive, designed to enhance the in-game betting experience for sports bettors and gaming operators alike. OptiLive enables sportsbooks to deliver personalized,…
Italian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye following suspicious betting patterns linked to a yellow card he received during a Serie A match against Lazio on March 11. The 25-year-old was booked for time-wasting in…
NBA legend and Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson is reportedly being courted by multiple investment groups aiming to bring an NBA franchise to Las Vegas. According to the Daily Mail, Johnson’s track record in sports ownership and business expertise…
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) has faced recent headwinds, shedding 7.56% over the past month. The dip followed the company’s announcement that customer-friendly outcomes during the NFL season would impact its Q4 2023 and 2024 results. However, analysts remain optimistic about…
Sevilla FC defender Kike Salas was briefly detained on Monday by Spanish authorities amid an ongoing investigation into spot-fixing, according to reports from El Confidencial. The 22-year-old center-back is suspected of intentionally receiving yellow cards to allow associates to profit…