Investment & Strategy

News and analysis relating to sports investment and the strategy employed by sports teams globally, including financial results.

MLBPA settles lawsuit with FanDuel over player rights

The MLB Players Association (MLBPA) has settled a lawsuit with sportsbook FanDuel concerning the use of player rights.The settlement follows a lawsuit filed by...

Snooker pro Mark King issued five year ban for match-fixing

The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has banned Mark King, a regular international player, from competing in the sport.King was found guilty...

Tory Lords raise football regular concerns but EFL Chair is unfazed

The Labour government’s Football Governance Bill has been read in the House of Lords for the second time, but a few concerns about the...

Riestra’s influencer controversy sparks illegal betting probe

Authorities are investigating Deportivo Riestra's inclusion of influencer Ivan "Spreen" Buhajeruk in a match, amid concerns over possible illegal betting links.Argentine top-flight club Deportivo...

Argentine football club “lack respect” by fielding influencer 

Top-flight Argentine football club Deportivo Riestra has faced criticism after fielding an influencer in a league match on Monday (11 November) to promote an...

Riot Games brightens esports’ future with Dispute Resolution

Riot Games has introduced a Dispute Resolution programme aimed at strengthening and enhancing the esports ecosystem across EMEA.The Dispute Resolution for Riot Games’ Esports,...

Brazil football marred by more spot-fixing allegations

Brazil faces further integrity challenges as Flamengo's Bruno Henrique becomes a target in Operation Spot Fixing, an investigation into alleged match-fixing.The operation was launched...

FIFA brings Arsene Wenger on board to lead new player welfare...

FIFA has appointed former Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger as the leader of a new task force designed to protect player welfare after increasing criticism...

Brazil’s Ministry of Finance signs key integrity agreements

The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has signed agreements with Sportradar and the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) to strengthen sports betting integrity throughout the...

Brazil delays Bets inquiry on economic and sports integrity threats 

The Senate of Brazil has "partially delayed" the Commission of Inquiry (CPI) investigations, which are set to review the laws, standards, and protections governing...