Sports Betting
ICC demands footage as England and Australia players implicated in spot fixing
The International Cricket Council has demanded that Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera share footage which allegedly shows evidence of spot-fixing carried out by English, Australian and Pakistani players
NBA-MGM partnership sets precedent for new US sports betting landscape 
Data-sharing deal is first between a major US sports league and  sports betting operator Â
Partnership – worth $25m over three years – serves as model for other stakeholders to follow Â
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New Mexico becomes sixth US state to legalize sports betting
New Mexico this week became the fifth US state to legalize sports betting since the Supreme Court decision in May – and the sixth in total – despite the absence of a regulatory framework.
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Major League Baseball now wants ‘integrity fees’ from casinos
In its continuing search for sports betting revenues following the repeal of a federal ban, Major League Baseball is now seeking a cut from casinos on wagers placed on the sport.
Nascar hopes on-site betting will spark new interest in series
Nascar has taken a calculated gamble that legal sports betting will further engage its audience and attract new fans and commercial partners to the embattled motor racing series.
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Dallas Mavericks hire former gambling pro to front office
The Dallas Mavericks are hiring former professional sports gambler Bob Voulgaris as director of quantitative research and development, according to ESPN.
NBA still hopeful of federally-regulated betting system in USA
NBA deputy commissioner and chief operating officer Mark Tatum has said the NBA is still hopeful that the United States can arrive at a federally-regulated sports betting model
Sportradar becomes integrity partner of Pro14 Rugby
The Pro14 club rugby union competition has named Sportradar Integrity Services as its integrity partner in a “multi-year agreement."
Study: NFL to gain more than $2.3bn a year from sports betting
The National Football League stands to gain more than $2.3bn (€1.9bn) per year in additional revenue thanks to legalised sports betting, according to a recent Nielsen Sports study.
West Virginia becomes latest state to launch legalised sports betting
West Virginia became the fourth state to launch legalised sports betting following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down a federal ban in May after a soft opening on Thursday
World Cup worth €136bn to betting market
World football’s governing body Fifa has said the 2018 World Cup generated estimated global betting turnover of €136bn ($159.7bn) and was free from any evidence of match manipulation behaviour.
NHL chief opens door to betting partnerships
North American ice hockey league the NHL would be open to striking partnerships in the gambling sector, according to commissioner Gary Bettman
NBA makes MGM Resorts first sports betting partner
North American basketball league the NBA has struck a pioneering deal that makes MGM Resorts International the official gaming partner of the organisation and the women’s WNBA.
US Digest | Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers; Supreme Court rules in favour of sports betting; and NBA play-off ratings continue to soar.
You bet | Coalition comes together to end prohibition of sports wagering in US
With technology that can now identify suspicious activity, and the potential for increased viewing figures and greater fan engagement, supporters of sports betting in the US believe they may soon be able to overturn prohibitive legislation that dates back 25 years. SportBusiness International finds out more.
Let’s play | Does gamification still have a place in the rights-holder toolbox?
Gamification may no longer be the next big thing, but it still offers rights-holders the chance to build their brand, increase engagement and even improve standards. Andy Fry speaks to organisations that are getting it right.