Viaplay signs IHF broadcast deal, NBA expands the group of investors. and GIG strengthens Spanish presence. Find out more with STATSCORE’s Review!
- BGC: baseless allegation against betting industry marring World Cup
- Viaplay signs IHF broadcast deal in 10 European countries
- NBA expands group of investors with sovereign wealth funds
- GIG’s Sportnco strengthens Spanish presence
- French regulator rejects Canal+ and BeIN appeal over Ligue 1 rights
BGC: baseless allegation against betting industry marring World Cup
The World Cup has “sparked a torrent of baseless allegations against those who bet and betting operators” – says Brigid Simmonds OBE the Chairman of the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council.
According to the regulator’s data, the UK’s problem gambling rate currently stands at 0.2%, while overall gambling participation remains below pre-pandemic levels – although the UKGC added that wagering levels are increasing among younger people. Read more
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Viaplay signs IHF deal in 10 European countries
The Swedish-based OTT service has secured exclusive streaming rights to International Handball Federation competitions in ten European countries until 2031.
The agreement applies to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Poland, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and the UK.
“This milestone deal ensures Viaplay will deliver the world’s best handball to many of the sport’s biggest markets throughout this decade and beyond,” said Peter Nørrelund, chief sports officer at Viaplay. Read more
NBA expands group of investors with sovereign wealth funds
The league’s owners have voted to allow franchises to accept investments from endowments, sovereign wealth, and pension funds, a league source confirmed to The Athletic.
The National Basketball Association has decided that sovereign wealth funds can now buy a share of any of its teams. Pension funds and university endowments will also be allowed to buy shares in NBA franchises. Read more
GIG’s Sportnco strengthens Spanish presence
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has signed its latest commercial partner, Starcasino Group, a move that expands its presence in the Spanish iGaming market.
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has signed a partnership with Starcasino Group for its leading platform and sportsbook. The deal is the 14th agreement in operation for GiG technology in Spain. Read more
French regulator rejects Canal+ and BeIN appeal over Ligue 1 rights
French Competition Authority has rejected appeals from Canal+ and BeIN Sports over the process of awarding Ligue 1’s domestic football rights to Amazon ahead of the 2021-22 season.
Both broadcasters took their case to the Autorité de la Concurrence (AC) claiming that France’s Professional Football League (LFP) had abused its dominant position when granting Amazon the rights at a heavily reduced price. Read more
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