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The National Hockey League has been swift to capitalise on the repeal of PASPA and the subsequent legalisation of gambling in some US states. Starting next season, the organisation will introduce puck and player tracking to create more in-play betting markets around its content. SportBusiness speaks to the league’s chief revenue officer and executive vice-president, global partnerships, Keith Wachtel.
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Despite appearing to be at an-all time high in terms of general popularity, NBA domestic television audience ratings for the first half of the 2018-19 season are down across the board compared to the first half of the 2017-18 season.
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Zion Williamson faulty shoe turns into PR nightmare for Nike
College Basketball's biggest rivalry and most-anticipated match-up of the year took an ugly turn for shoe manufacturer Nike on Wednesday night
NBA partners with another sportsbook
The NBA has added the Stars Group as its second gaming partner.
The group, which operates the New Jersey-authorised online betting platform BetStars, joins MGM Resorts International in the NBA portfolio
American Airlines faces losing Miami Heat stadium naming rights in 2020
The home of the Miami Heat may have a new name after more than two decades.
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NBA players’ union teams up with Dentsu to drive licensing business
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), the union for athletes in North American league the NBA, has entered into a partnership with Japan-based advertising and public relations firm Dentsu.