Since the repealing of PASPA, the progress of US sports betting in the country has been significant and although it’s far from complete, it’s already proving a profitable source for broadcasters in the States. Issuing a corporate update, CBS outlined that in Philadelphia it has reaped the benefits of adverts related to betting products, revenue that it anticipates will be …

In a historic move, following the launch of the Kambi-powered DraftKings Sportsbook, New Jersey punters have for the first time, been able to place online wagers in the post-PASPA U.S. market. Yesterday’s ground-breaking launch comes after Kambi and DraftKings, along with DraftKings’ land-based licensing partner Resorts Casino, were approved for an online sports betting Transactional Waiver from the New Jersey Division of …

International sports betting integrity association ESSA has revealed that the Perform Group has become the association’s first affiliate member. Under the terms of the agreement, Perform Group’s dedicated global integrity team will work with ESSA on both operational and strategic issues, elevating the pair’s approach to integrity and sharing experiences when it comes to tackling betting integrity issues. Khalid Ali, …

bet365 has announced the significant expansion of its active sponsorship portfolio, securing partnerships with half of the teams in La Liga for the coming 2018/19 season.  The Stoke based operator revealed the host of deals on Wednesday, with it detailing it will sponsor: RCD Espanyol, Villarreal, Athletic Club, Real Betis, Getafe, SD Huesca, Celta Vigo, Rayo Vallecano, Real Valladolid and …

The English Football Association has revealed that for the upcoming season, red and yellow cards will be handed to managers for touchline misconduct. The sanctions will be enforced in the FA Cup, Football League, EFL Cup, EFL Trophy and National League, however in the Premier League managers will receive a verbal caution if the officials deem they have behaved irresponsibly. …

Matchroom Multi Sport has announced that ManBetX will title sponsor snooker’s Champion of Champions tournament for the next two years. Taking place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry from Monday to Sunday 5-11 November, the 2018 the ManBetX Champion of Champions will be broadcast live in the UK on ITV4 throughout and on networks around the world including CCTV in China. …

Coming into force on 31 October 2018, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has outlined that strengthened sanctions against gambling companies that break advertising rules or breach consumer law. The new regulations come after the UKGC went through an open consultation period and are the latest step as the industry trade body looks to implement its vision for the market, with …

Blackpool Football Club has announced it has agreed a new three-year deal with BetSid to become its official principal sponsor ahead of the new campaign getting. The partnership with BetSid, which will see branding on the front and back of first-team and replica adult homes shirts, plus the back of the shorts, the deal comes as part of the local, …

Affiliate compliance tool for the iGaming industry, Rightlander has announced the expansion of its scanning capabilities to 35 new territories. Until recently, Rightlander’s main focus was on the UK market where affiliate compliance has become the responsibility of operators to police. The scanning tool visits affiliate sites from within the UK and looks for specific words, phrases, T&Cs, images and …

Affiliate Insider has signed a new client deal with up and coming UK retail betting operator BetSid, part of the Rigby Group. Under the terms of the agreement, Affiliate Insider will manage and promote the strategic launch of BetSid’s affiliate programme. Founded by Lancashire entrepreneur Simon Rigby in 2013, the BetSid brand has evolved from a supplementary service at Deepdale …