LONDON, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it recently signed a new, three-year sports betting technology agreement with Boyd Gaming Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, IGT's award-winning PlaySports platform will continue powering Boyd Gaming's retail and mobile sports betting offering in Nevada through August 2028. The new agreement builds on IGT and Boyd Gaming's long-standing sports betting technology partnership that started in 20 ...

Continuing strong momentum supports increased confidence and FY 2025 guidance upgradeJERSEY CITY, N.J., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM LLC ("BetMGM"), one of the leading sports betting and iGaming operators across North America, jointly owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts") and Entain plc (LSE: ENT) ("Entain"), is today providing an update to FY 2025 guidance. This announcement is being made by BetMGM as a consequence of Entain plc's required regulatory disclosure to the marke ...

NIL has been a huge reason why that the WBA has had to move forward because guess what. Now when you look at Instagram followers, they're following the women. Yeah.More than the men, right. And so what has what changed with that. Now, the WBA has to be able to then have these stars take them back to where their fans. ...

I think the biggest thing is is just get making sure that we're headed in the right direction. I think the WNBA has seen the visibility grow. I think the WNBA understands the impact of, you know, continuing to, I think, have those teams that are added to the mix, but for me, most importantly, yes, salary, but the second thing is roster spots.The roster spots have to increase. And that's been something that I've echoed over and over and over again to Neca Gumake is you've got to give these women a chance tha ...

Core Viewpoint - Manchester United (MANU) is highlighted as a strong investment opportunity due to its recent earnings beat and consistent performance in exceeding market expectations [1]. Company Overview - Manchester United PLC operates a professional sports team, managing the Manchester United Football Club and its associated activities, including media, foundation, fan engagement, and merchandise [2]. Earnings History - The company has achieved four consecutive earnings beats against the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with an average positive earnings surprise of 56% over the past year [4]. - The latest earnings report showed a loss of -$0.04, significantly better than the consensus estimate of -$0.33, resulting in a positive earnings surprise of 87.5% [4]. Earnings Estimates Revisions - Earnings estimates for Manchester United have been revised upward, with the full year 2025 estimate improving from -$0.74 to -$0.38 over the last 30 days [5]. - For 2026, estimates have also increased from -$0.82 to -$0.17 during the same period [5].

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Core Insights - Lottery.com Inc. has expanded its sponsorship in the NTT IndyCar and IndyNXT by Firestone series, featuring its branding on three race entries during a single weekend, enhancing brand visibility and support for young talent [1][2][9] Sponsorship Details - The partnership with Louis Foster includes the Lottery.com logo on his crash helmet and Sports.com branding on his car, extending through the end of the 2025 season, aligning with the company's long-term motorsport ambitions [4][5] - Callum Ilott continues to represent Lottery.com with high-visibility branding on his helmet, showcasing his professionalism and potential as a key partner for the brand's IndyCar strategy [7] - Sebastian Murray, backed by Lottery.com and Sports.com, carries the brands across multiple areas of his racing gear, positioning him as a significant ambassador for the company's motorsports strategy [9] Driver Performance - Louis Foster, the reigning IndyNXT champion, returns to Gateway with a strong track record, having won all three oval events in the previous season [3] - Callum Ilott is demonstrating consistent Top 10 potential and aims to showcase his skills at the high-speed oval [6] - Sebastian Murray is building on his career-best P6 finish in Detroit and is currently ranked 11th in the overall driver standings [8]

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Core Insights - Sportradar Group AG has partnered with DAZN to distribute exclusive ultra-low latency betting data and non-exclusive media content for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, enhancing its global soccer offerings [1][2] Group 1: Partnership Details - The partnership allows Sportradar to deliver data and content, including live odds, for all 63 tournament matches to over 800 betting operator clients and 900 media companies globally [2] - Sportradar will provide extensive betting markets, including up to 190 pre-match and 200 in-play betting markets, along with live match trackers [3] Group 2: Integrity and Monitoring - Sportradar will utilize its AI-driven Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS) to monitor the tournament for corruption, ensuring the integrity of the competition [3] Group 3: Company Background - Sportradar, founded in 2001, is a leading global sports technology company that covers nearly a million events annually across major sports, providing solutions for sports federations, media, and betting operators [4] - DAZN, established in 2016, streams over 90,000 live events annually and is available in more than 200 markets, serving as the global home for the FIFA Club World Cup [5][6]