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Just in time for the basketball playoffs, Hotwire® is launching a new edition of the “Hotwire® Effect” game. This “pick ’em” style game will be entirely free to play and features guaranteed prizes totaling $25,000. The new game tips off on May 22, 2021.
The “Hotwire Effect Pick ‘Em” game was designed by DraftKings to challenge players’ strategic approach by mirroring Hotwire’s mystery booking process that enables travelers to score incredible deals on hotels.
PointsBet and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) today announced a new partnership making PointsBet an Authorized Gaming Operator of the WNBA. The relationship adds to PointsBet’s impressive list of partners in the U.S., including the National Basketball Association (NBA), and notably represents the company’s first deal with a women’s professional sports league.… Read the rest
A lot of people were willing to bet that a ‘Friends’ reunion would never happen.
But despite over a year’s worth of production and COVID-related delays, HBO Max is set to release ‘Friends: The Reunion‘ on Thursday, May 27.
‘Friends: The Reunion‘ will not be an episode of ‘Friends’.… Read the rest
VegasSlotsOnline News looked at which states are currently home to the biggest bettors and takes a punt on new and upcoming markets that seem set for success.
Since the 2018 PASPA repeal, 21 states have introduced sports wagering and new markets are steadily on the rise. American Gaming Association figures for 2021 show that bettors spent more than $4bn for the first time in January.… Read the rest
The Baltimore Ravens and BetMGM announced a multi-year partnership with BetMGM becoming the Ravens’ first Official Gaming Partner. The parties will collaborate to create cobranded promotions for Ravens fans. BetMGM branded signage will be present throughout M&T Bank Stadium, digital media, and integrated social media content.
Under terms of the partnership, BetMGM will have a private hospitality suite within M&T Bank Stadium.… Read the rest
Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks accepted $479.4 million in wagers in April, according to official data released Tuesday, snapping a streak of four consecutive months above $500 million in wagers. April’s volume was down 14.4% from $560.3 million in March and the lowest since sportsbooks generated $462.8 million in September. Still, handle was up dramatically over the $46 million in bets taken in April 2020.… Read the rest
Sporttrade , a Philadelphia-based sports betting platform, launched sporttrade, introducing the gaming world to an unrivaled entrant with a unique perspective and mission.
Established in 2019, Sporttrade utilizes proven exchange technology and processes and applies them to sports betting, aimed at enhancing and democratizing the entire industry. Sporttrade will allow participants to trade sporting events like they trade stocks, drastically improving the customer experience by building a fairer, more efficient, and engaging customer.
New Jersey’s sportsbooks accepted $748 million in wagers in April, according to official data released Friday. That is down 13% from $859.6 million in March, but up 1,270.1% over $54.6 million in bets taken in pandemic-marred April 2020.
Operator revenue dropped 9.9% to $54.8 million in April from $60.8 million in March.… Read the rest
Michigan sportsbooks accepted $249.9 million in online handle in April, according to official data released Friday. That total was down 30.5% from $359.5 million in March. Combined with $24.2 million retail handle, Michigan’s online and retail sportsbooks collected $274.2 million in bets. The combined handle was down 28.5% from $383.7 million in March.… Read the rest
Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced that the Indiana Gaming Commission (“IGC”) has approved the Company’s application to offer online sports wagering in Indiana. Penn National plans to launch its Barstool Sportsbook mobile app on iOS and android, as well as for desktop users, at 10:00 a.m. CST on May 18, 2021, pending any final regulatory approvals.… Read the rest
SGHC Limited announced that Betway, its premier online sports betting brand, has entered into a multiyear U.S. partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL). This new deal makes Betway an Official Sports Betting Partner of the NHL® and represents the brand’s first sports betting partnership with a North American professional sports league.… Read the rest
TheGameDay.com released its highly anticipated analysis of 2022 Super Bowl odds & revealed its Super Bowl 56 predictions and bet tips. Here are The Game Day’s 2022 Super Bowl predictions and Super Bowl 56 bet tips from Marcus Mosher, featured NFL writer and co-host of The Game Day Podcast. Odds listed at BetMGM.… Read the rest
The new augmented reality matchday program uses the latest AR technology to let fans bring the players into their living room. The creative concept aims to leverage Sportsbet.io‘s matchday rights with the Gunners digitally, recreating the magic of matchday at home.
Augmented Reality Matchday Program
The activity brings to life all the components of a traditional matchday program with an innovative twist and includes Captain’s Notes from a virtual Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang alongside player profiles, quickfire interviews, footage from the training ground and an interactive AR squad selector that lets fans pick their team for the match ahead.… Read the rest
Indiana sportsbooks collected $236.4 million in wagers in April, according to official reporting released Wednesday. That is down 25.4% from $316.7 million in March and counts as the lowest monthly handle since sportsbooks generated a $230.9 million handle in October 2020.
April’s bets produced $20.1 million in adjusted gross revenue, down 23.8% from $26.4 million in March.… Read the rest
The LPGA announced a multi-year agreement with BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming company, to become an Official Betting Operator and Partner of the LPGA Tour.
As part of the agreement, BetMGM will feature LPGA odds in BetMGM’s diverse betting menu, alongside the PGA Tour, the European Tour and other global leagues and sporting events.… Read the rest