Sports betting

Prove Identity to Offer Seamless and Secure Gaming Experiences to FanDuel Customers

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Prove Identity, Inc. (“Prove”), the leader in digital identity, today announced that FanDuel Group, the premier mobile gaming destination in the United States, has selected Prove to offer seamless and secure gaming experiences for its users.

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  • Prove Identity, Inc. (“Prove”), the leader in digital identity, today announced that FanDuel Group, the premier mobile gaming destination in the United States, has selected Prove to offer seamless and secure gaming experiences for its users.
  • FanDuel is the industry leader in legalized and regulated mobile sports wagering, and is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues.
  • Users will benefit from a faster, easier, and more secure sign-up process, and information is auto-filled in a privacy-enhanced fashion only with the customer’s consent.
  • “FanDuel is the premier gaming destination in the sports betting space, and together, we have a shared vision of a more seamless, safer player experience for their customers,” said Tom Hill, Director of Digital Identity and Head of Sports Betting and iGaming at Prove.

IGT PlaySports Technology Powers Retail Sports Betting at Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

LONDON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its award-winning PlaySports technology and skilled trading advisory services team are powering retail sports betting at Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel in Tama, Iowa. Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel guests may now place a range of bets at the property's walk-up betting window or via the sportsbook's self-service PlaySports QuickBet Kiosks.

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  • LONDON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its award-winning PlaySports technology and skilled trading advisory services team are powering retail sports betting at Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel in Tama, Iowa.
  • Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel guests may now place a range of bets at the property's walk-up betting window or via the sportsbook's self-service PlaySports QuickBet Kiosks.
  • "With the support of the IGT PlaySports team and technology, Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel created a magnificent sportsbook that delivers incremental value to our guests and added excitement and visitation to our property," said Scott Sirois Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel General Manager.
  • "It's great to see Meskwaki Bingo Hotel Casino engaging new players and reaping the many benefits of an IGT-powered retail sportsbook," said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting.

IGT Signs Three-Year Sports Betting Contract Extension with Rhode Island Lottery

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Monday, April 10, 2023

LONDON, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company signed a three-year contract extension with the Rhode Island Lottery to continue providing its proven sports betting technology. IGT PlaySports™, along with its commercial partner William Hill U.S., powers statewide mobile sports betting via the Sportsbook Rhode Island app and sportsbook locations at Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort and Bally's Tiverton Casino & Hotel.

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  • LONDON, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company signed a three-year contract extension with the Rhode Island Lottery to continue providing its proven sports betting technology.
  • "As one of the first U.S. lotteries to launch sports betting, Rhode Island Lottery is very pleased with the successful program we have built over the last five years, backed by IGT's world-class technology and William Hill's operator experience," said Mark Furcolo, Rhode Island Lottery Director.
  • "The Rhode Island Lottery championed sports betting in 2018 as one of the early adopters in the post-PASPA era, and IGT is excited to continue driving Rhode Island's sports betting growth," said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting.
  • In addition to providing its PlaySports technology, IGT is the exclusive supplier of lottery, iLottery, instant ticket and video lottery solutions and services to the Rhode Island Lottery.

IGT PlaySports™ Enters New Mexico by Powering World-Class Sports Betting at Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

IGT's award-winning IGT PlaySports platform, self-service betting kiosks, and trading advisory services replaced a competitor's technology and services and are now powering sports betting at Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel in Santa Ana Pueblo.

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  • IGT's award-winning IGT PlaySports platform, self-service betting kiosks, and trading advisory services replaced a competitor's technology and services and are now powering sports betting at Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel in Santa Ana Pueblo.
  • "IGT offers a scalable and reliable turnkey sports betting solution that Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel deployed to elevate the performance and appeal of our sportsbook," said John Cirrincione, Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel CEO.
  • "Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel knew that adding sports betting would enhance the gaming experiences available to its patrons when it opened its sportsbook several years ago and we are thrilled that the tribe has decided to upgrade its offering by partnering with IGT," said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting.
  • "IGT is committed to leveraging our vast experience powering sports betting at tribal casinos and our world-class betting products and services to help Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel achieve maximum sportsbook growth."

Global Online Gambling Market Analysis Report 2023-2030: Ease of Access Through Increased Smartphone and Internet Penetration Bodes well for the Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

The global online gambling market size is predicted to touch USD 153.57 billion by 2030, recording a CAGR of 11.7% from 2023 to 2030.

Key Points: 
  • The global online gambling market size is predicted to touch USD 153.57 billion by 2030, recording a CAGR of 11.7% from 2023 to 2030.
  • The emergence of freemium modes of online gaming, following the trend of betting applications and websites, is expected to drive market growth.
  • The increased smartphone and internet penetration and easy access to casino gaming platforms are positively influencing the market.
  • Online gambling developers have partnered with online casino software suppliers to cater to the demand for immersive casino games.

IGT PlaySports™ Advances Sports Betting in Ohio via BetSkybox Agreement

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

LONDON, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its proven IGT PlaySports™ technology is expanding its footprint within Ohio through an agreement with BetSkybox to deploy IGT's PlaySports QuickBet™ Kiosks at licensed restaurants and bars across Ohio.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its proven IGT PlaySports™ technology is expanding its footprint within Ohio through an agreement with BetSkybox to deploy IGT's PlaySports QuickBet™ Kiosks at licensed restaurants and bars across Ohio.
  • "BetSkybox is thrilled to deliver IGT's award-winning sports betting technology to our licensed partners and offer the convenience of PlaySports' self-service betting solutions to the many sports fans throughout Ohio," said Ron Frederickson, President of Skybox Sports Network / BetSkybox.
  • "Expanding IGT PlaySports' footprint in Ohio through our partnership with BetSkybox increases the opportunity for sports fans throughout the state to enjoy premium betting experiences while they are watching games at restaurants and bars," said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting.
  • IGT PlaySports' best-in-class solutions have launched both class A and C licensee partners in Ohio, demonstrating the depth of its sports betting capabilities and offerings.

IGT Deploys World-Class Retail and Mobile PlaySports™ Technology at Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel in Mississippi

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

LONDON, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has expanded its sports betting footprint in Mississippi with the deployment of IGT's PlaySports™ technology at Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel in Biloxi.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has expanded its sports betting footprint in Mississippi with the deployment of IGT's PlaySports™ technology at Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel in Biloxi.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Treasure Bay converted its former retail sportsbook platform to the proven IGT PlaySports solution, including on-premise mobile technology, and IGT's PlaySports trading advisory services.
  • "Converting to IGT's high-performing PlaySports technology allows Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel to enhance our current sportsbook offering and engage players with new avenues for betting," said Jeff Prusinowski, Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel Biloxi, MS., Corporate Vice President of Operations.
  • "The flexibility and high performance of IGT PlaySports' proven platform, hardware and tailored services allows Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel to grow its sportsbook operations with confidence," said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting.

IGT Grows Sports Betting Footprint in Nevada via Retail and Mobile Sports Betting Agreement with Betfred

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Monday, February 13, 2023

LONDON, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company expanded its sports betting footprint in Nevada via a multi-year PlaySports technology agreement with long-time sports betting operator, Betfred. Under the terms of the agreement, Betfred is leveraging IGT PlaySports technology to power retail and mobile sports betting at the Mohegan Sun Sportsbook inside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton. This agreement underpins the first IGT-powered Betfred sportsbook in the U.S. and Betfred's entry into the Nevada betting market.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company expanded its sports betting footprint in Nevada via a multi-year PlaySports technology agreement with long-time sports betting operator, Betfred.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Betfred is leveraging IGT PlaySports technology to power retail and mobile sports betting at the Mohegan Sun Sportsbook inside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton.
  • This agreement underpins the first IGT-powered Betfred sportsbook in the U.S. and Betfred's entry into the Nevada betting market.
  • Betfred will first introduce retail betting, then look to follow-up with a mobile launch in the future.

NFL Sports Betting Revenue Skyrocketed 40% in 2022

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SponsorUnited, the leading global sports and entertainment intelligence platform tracking 1.1 million sponsorships and endorsements across 250,000 brands and properties, today released its NFL 2022 Marketing Partnerships Report, which revealed team sponsorship revenues increased 14% year-over-year, setting a new league record.

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  • Key findings from the report include:
    Sports Betting has become a key revenue stream for the NFL, increasing 40% across teams.
  • Sports Betting deals have quadrupled in the last four years (2019-2022), while gambling companies accelerated their ad spend last year.
  • More than 25 NFL teams now have at least one Sports Betting or Daily Fantasy Sport sponsor.
  • Sponsorship revenue totaled $2.05B across the 32 NFL teams in the 2022-2023 season–a new league record, and a 14% increase year-over-year.

BetDEX Announces DisBet as Winner of Solana Hackathon 'Sports Betting UX' Track

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BetDEX Labs Inc. ("BetDEX") today announced  DisBet as the winner of the Solana Sandstorm Hackathon, Sports Betting UX track. The Sports Betting UX track was sponsored by BetDEX and PoolProps with over $4,500 in prizes. All submissions are compatible with the Monaco Protocol, an open-sourced on-chain matching algorithm and orderbook available for developers to build upon.

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  • DisBet is a Discord application that allows for users to place bets on the Monaco Protocol from Discord servers; Receives a $3,000 USDT investment
    EDINBURGH, Scotland, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BetDEX Labs Inc. ("BetDEX") today announced  DisBet as the winner of the Solana Sandstorm Hackathon, Sports Betting UX track.
  • The Sports Betting UX track was sponsored by BetDEX and PoolProps with over $4,500 in prizes.
  • Bolt added, "It's an honor to be selected as the winner of the Sports Betting UX track.
  • BetDEX and its contributors have developed an incredible platform in the Monaco protocol and we look forward to developing DisBet further.