Press Releases
10 January 2023
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced today that Presque Isle Downs & Casino the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, has entered into a multi-year agreement with a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of bet365 Group Ltd for online sports betting and iGaming market access in Pennsylvania, subject to necessary regulatory approvals. “We are pleased to partner with a global leader in the online gaming industry,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI. “Our relations
Read more...10 January 2023
3STEP Sports, the nation’s largest and most impactful youth sports club and event operator, has acquired Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy, adding another nationally-recognized organization to the company’s growing volleyball vertical.Michigan Elite was founded in 2010 by a group of dads who sought better opportunities and experiences for their children. Steve Sack and Scott Conrad were part of that original group who started Michigan Elite with 50 teams. Sack, whose background is
Read more...In January 2023, Paris Saint-Germain announced its partnership with the world-renowned vape brand Geekvape, marking the second time the two parties have inked a sponsorship agreement.As a leader in the vape industry, Geekvape is continuing to concentrate on and actively promote the spirit of sports while also offering healthier alternatives for people all over the world. Geekvape became the official partner of Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. This alliance has extended the "Geek" spirit
Read more...7 January 2023
Byron Allen's Allen Media Group free-streaming digital platform, HBCU GO -- the leading media provider for the nation's 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities – announces a new promotional partnership with the award-winning indie film FREEDOM'S PATH, opening in 200+ theatres nationwide during Black History Month beginning February 3, 2023. As part of the feature film release, HBCU GO will launch it
Read more...Stephen Curry, the four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP, and Callaway Golf today announced that they have agreed to a multi-year extension of their partnership. Together, they will continue to work on various initiatives, with a strong focus on expanding the game by making it more accessible to underserved and underrepresented youth.Since Curry and Callaway announced their partnership in 2019, Curry has launched several successful golf-related endeavors that are bringing more young people
Read more...Genius Sports and SoftConstruct have agreed a settlement to resolve their legal dispute. As part of this settlement SoftConstruct have agreed to purchase a multi-year license to supply Genius’ market-leading data via its BetConstruct and FeedConstruct channels, with such license acknowledging Genius's ownership of database rights.“Genius invests significant time, resource, and expertise in creating and developing market-leading technology and databases to collect and supply sp
Read more...Vince McMahon, the founder and controlling shareholder of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. announced today that he has taken necessary actions to position the Company to capitalize on a unique opportunity to maximize long-term value for all WWE shareholders. The actions, communicated to WWE's Board of Directors today via written consent, include the election to the Board of Mr. McMahon, as well as Michelle Wilson and George Barrios – former WWE Co-Presidents and Board members, and
Read more...Telemus Capital, LLC, an independent wealth advisory firm based in Southfield, Michigan, today announced it has signed its first Name, Image, Likeness partnership in a deal with players of the University of Michigan football team.The top-ranked advisory firm in Michigan and a top 20 RIA nationwide, as named by Forbes/SHOOK, is collaborating with five offensive lineman for the Wolverines, including tackles Ryan Hayes and Giovanni El-Hadi, guards Trevor Keegan and Zak Zinter and center Olu Oluw
Read more...29 December 2022
Gambling.com Group Limited a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry, today announced it is ready to provide marketing services to licensed online sports betting operators in the state of Ohio as soon as legal online sports betting goes live on Sunday, January 1st, 2023.In anticipation of the launch of the legal online sports betting market in Ohio, the Group launched BetOhio.com in January 2022 to help sports bettors find trusted, com
Read more...28 December 2022
Building a world's sports city is a strategic choice for a city to rank among the top in the world. The vigorous development of the sports industry will help urban renewal and industrial upgrading, as well as enhance the city's global influence. The World Sports City · Guangzhou Forum, themed as "Guangzhou, an Open & Sporting City", was successfully held online on December 21st. Guests from all walks of life gathered together to draw a blueprint for the world'
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