The Drone Racing League (DRL), the global, professional drone racing circuit, and FanDuel today announced a fantasy partnership for the 2020 DRL SIM Tryouts Finals, the world’s only player-to-pilot esports tournament. As DRL’s first-ever partnership with a fantasy sports provider, FanDuel will have access to official DRL SIM data, along ...
Read More »NLL, BetMGM Partner For First U.S. Lax Gaming Deal
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) today announced a landmark partnership with Roar Digital – a joint venture between global gaming industry leaders MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings – making Roar’s sports betting brand, BetMGM, the official and exclusive gaming partner of the NLL. It is the first-ever gaming partnership ...
Read More »FanHub Expands Relationship With ATP By Launching ATP Cup Bracket Challenge Game
FanHub, the largest provider of casual, free to play sports-focused digital gaming platforms in the world, today announced that they have expanded their relationship with the ATP, building and launching the first-ever bracket challenge game for the inaugural ATP Cup, which will be held in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney, Australia ...
Read More »TuneIn Launches BetR Network
TuneIn, the leading live global streaming and on-demand audio service, today announced the launch of The BetR Network, a 24/7 channel delivering the latest news, insights and analysis around the sports betting markets. Beginning today, listeners can tap their TuneIn app or ask their smart speaker to experience The BetR ...
Read More »FOX Sports Super 6, Free-to-Play Sports Prediction Game, Launches
FOX Sports Super 6, a free-to-play sports prediction game that offers players the chance to win hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash each week, launches nationwide today. Fans can enter multiple contests each week, with jackpot prizes up to $250,000 in cash. To play, users simply choose who they think the ...
Read More »Media Providers Scramble To Capitalize On eSports Phenomenon
The rise of eSports is largely due to the vast extent of media platforms such as Twitch or YouTube. Previously, Twitch dominated the eSports media industry as many top players across various games live streamed on the platform. However, as the industry continues to ramp up, others want to get ...
Read More »More Business Evidence In Women’s Sports Growth? LPGA Places A Safe Bet With Genius Sports
There is no doubt that the value and interest from a business standpoint in sports where women are the focus is growing. Women’s World Cup, the expansion of the WNBA and the coming Tokyo Olympics are just three top of mind spots, along with the continued vibrant businesses like golf ...
Read More »VSiN To Launch On Sling TV
VSiN (Vegas Stats & Information Network), the first media network dedicated to sports gambling information, is launching on Sling TV, America’s number-one live TV streaming service. Available on Sling TV today as a standalone channel for $4 per month, VSiN will deliver dynamic content to the growing number of Americans ...
Read More »Overwatch League™ Set to Kick Off 2019 Season with Eight New Teams from Asia, Europe, and North America
The Overwatch League™ returns to action today for the official start of the 2019 season. This season, 20 teams will compete for the league championship and a share of the US $5 million prize pool. The world’s first major global esports league with city-based teams will be even more fan-friendly, ...
Read More »NBA Announces First Betting Data Partnerships In The U.S. With Sportradar And Genius Sports
The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced its first betting data partnerships in the U.S. Beginning this NBA season, Sportradar and Genius Sports will have the non-exclusive rights to distribute official NBA betting data to licensed sports betting operators in the U.S. As more states legalize sports betting, Genius Sports ...
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