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DraftKings teams up with Charlotte Hornets for fantasy sports collaboration

The Charlotte Hornets has chosen DraftKings as its official daily fantasy sports partner under the terms of a new multi-year collaboration.The fantasy sports and...

SIS ties down flagship Saudi Cup in two-year broadcast deal

Sports Information Services (SIS) has agreed a two-year deal to distribute live pictures and data for the full Saudi Arabian racing schedule.Through the agreement,...

PM likely to pledge support to gambling shirt sponsorship ban

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will likely support a ban on gambling industry shirt sponsorships across football, according to a report by The Daily Telegraph.Citing...

MLB expands sponsorship portfolio with LoanDepot partnership

Major League Baseball (MLB) has expanded its nationwide sponsorship network following an agreement with LoanDepot, a Californian financial services firm.Under the terms of the...

Matchroom brand launches new media arm venture

Matchroom has launched its own independent media production arm called Matchroom Media, which will become the home to production of live events, original documentaries...

Bally’s set to acquire fantasy sports company Monkey Knife Fight

Land-based gaming and casino operator Bally’s Corporation has entered into an agreement to buy North American fantasy sports company Monkey Knife Fight (MKF).The deal...

PGA of America selects Southern Hills as Bedminster replacement

The PGA of America has chosen the Southern Hills Country Club as the replacement course for the 2022 US PGA Championship.The venue in Tulsa,...

Olympic skater joins Dutch National Lottery ambassador pool

Olympic speed skating champion Sven Kramer has been named as the Dutch National Lottery’s newest brand ambassador.Kramer, who is currently gearing up for the...

PGA Tour and Peacock to launch second-screen betting broadcast

The PGA Tour and the NBC network’s Peacock sports streaming channel will debut a second-screen betting broadcast in 2021.Australian betting operator PointsBet is also...

McGregor dominates social rankings despite first career KO

Conor McGregor’s return from retirement at UFC 257 at the weekend garnered 22.7 million engagements, according to new statistics released by Nielsen Sports.Although the...