Betting

Boyd Gaming optimistic about future growth prospects

The repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) has seen a plethora of organisations embark upon growth strategies, as each vies for a slice of the US sports betting pie.

Zlatan-backed Bethard gets green light to operate in Denmark

Bethard has confirmed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be “omni-present” as the Swedish firm’s brand ambassador, after extending its reach through a licence to operate in Denmark.

Sportsbook launch contributes to Q2 revenues increase for Aspire

Aspire has posted record revenues for Q2 2018, including a significant sportsbook contribution, as the company moves towards its projection of €120 million in total revenues for the full-year 2020.

PPB hit with lawsuit for purposely undervaluing FanDuel assets

One of the co-founders of FanDuel has filed a Scottish lawsuit against Paddy Power Betfair (PPB), claiming that the FTSE betting group ‘purposely undervalued’ FanDuel’s enterprise value during its $465 million takeover transaction.

US chicken chain to spread its wings through sports betting move

Buffalo Wild Wings is actively looking for a sports betting partner to drive a unique 21st century turnaround for its ailing restaurant business.

H1 revenues mask further exchange disappointment for PPB

The cancellation of racing fixtures was used by PPB to explain a 7% reduction in exchange revenues for Q1, but calls to cut commission charges will only intensify given another disappointing return from April to June.

FSB delights in debut Goodwood Raceday

Last Wednesday, leading sportsbook-supplier FSB held its inaugural industry day for Glorious Goodwood. The event was held at Nuala, the acclaimed bistro close to Old St Roundabout, to coincide with FSB’s own move to Shoreditch where they have taken over the reins at William Hill’s former offices...