Virtual Sports News

New York State Names Mobile Sports Betting Licensees

The New York Gaming Commission has revealed the names of the two bids, made up of a total of nine operators, that they have recommended receive licences. The Commission met on November 8 to finalise the decision, with the identities of the winning bids named straight afterwards. One consortium that has been awarded a licence […]

Inspired Entertainment Signs Virtual Sports Contract with Mozzart

Inspired Entertainment recently confirmed that it has signed a contract with Mozzart to provide virtual sports content in Serbia. Based in New York, Inspired’s Virtual Plug & Play (VPP) solution will mean that Serbian residents will be able to access several virtual sports betting options online. The VPP solution makes accessing betting activities likes virtual […]

Partnerships: Betway Announce Multi-Year Renewal of Belgium’s Croky Cup

Betway has confirmed that it will continue to be the sponsor of Belgian football’s most prestigious knockout competition the Croky Cup. The new agreement is a continuation of the deal that was first signed in 2016 and is one of the Betway’s longest running betting partnerships. The deal will continue to give Betway great exposure, […]

Finding The Right Partnerships in Esports

Stakeholders in the esports industry rely on partnerships for growth. Players and fans are arguably the most influential stakeholders in the cycle but esports may struggle to gain traction without money.  That’s where teams, tournaments, franchises, game developers, publishers and investors come in. Teams like G2 Esports, in particular, depend on partnerships for a wide […]

UKGC Produces Interim Assessment of British Credit Card Gambling Ban

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has produced an interim evaluation of the ban on using a credit card to gamble online in the UK. The ban was introduced in April 2020 in order to offer greater consumer protections around gambling with borrowed money, after it was revealed that many gamblers with high levels of […]

EGBA Reacts Positively to New Irish Government Gambling Proposals

The European Betting & Gaming Association (EGBA) has reacted positively to the news that the government of the Republic of Ireland has proposed new legislation for the regulation of online gambling. The proposed new legislation is also intended to better protect Irish online gamblers. The new laws are described by the Irish government as: “Legislation […]

Promising Results Follow Connecticut’s Launch of Online Sports Betting and iGaming

The State of Connecticut has joined a growing list of US states in liberalizing its laws around online betting and gaming. The state confirmed that its ‘soft launch’ went ahead on October 12, 2021. Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) confirmed that the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, along with […]

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to Offer Esports Opportunity

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) has confirmed that it is to add esports opportunities to its series of programmes. These programmes are aimed at young people between the ages of 14 and 24, and are intended to help develop young people on their journeys towards being more rounded and complete individuals. The late Prince […]

GoldenRace Aims to Repeat Previous Feats at SBC Awards 2021

GoldenRace will be looking to snap up some more prizes at the SBC Awards 2021 in London on 14 December. The operator, which collected the award in 2020 for the Virtual Sports Supplier category, could end up winning a possible six awards in its own right at the prestigious event. GoldenRace is nominated in the […]

Dallas Mavericks and Betway Confirm New Multi-Year Partnership

Betway, the globally recognised betting brand, has confirmed that it has signed a new partnership with NBA team Dallas Mavericks. The deal names Betway as the Official and Exclusive Free-to-Play Partner of the Texas franchise. Betway’s branding will now be displayed in prominent locations around the Mavs’ court at the American Airlines Center. The deal […]