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Betfair and Spotlight sports group extend video content agreement
February 4, 2022

Betfair and Spotlight sports group extend video content agreement

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Content and media company Spotlight Sports Group has announced it has extended its agreement with Betfair to produce live watch along video content throughout 2022.

The deal focuses on the Racing Post Live show which launched in 2020. The broadcast gives live reactions from racing experts, as well as exchange prices and tipping throughout the day’s racing.

The extended agreement will now cover key races every Saturday throughout 2022, alongside all major UK and Ireland racing festivals including Cheltenham, the Grand National and Royal Ascot.

The live show is broadcast on the Racing Post YouTube and Facebook platforms.

Discussing the new deal and some of the shows expanded features, Spotlight Sports Group’s chief commercial officer Sam Houlding said: “Our live content has grown remarkably over the past 3 years and we’re excited to be extending our partnership with Betfair.

“Racing Post Live is a firm fixture in the diary for racing fans and the show has built a very loyal followin..

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Oklahoma charitable betting bill pre-filed in Senate
February 4, 2022

Oklahoma charitable betting bill pre-filed in Senate

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A new bill pre-filed in the Oklahoma State Senate would allow for sports wagering and poker, but only if organised by private citizens or charitable organisations with prizes totalling no more than $1,000 (£739/€873)

The bill – Senate Bill 1821 – outlines that recognised charities may host wagering events on their own premises, while private citizens may host wagering events in their own homes.

Wagers would be permitted on “any challenge, match, game, race, fight or contest occurring between individuals or groups of individuals whether or not recognized as an amateur or professional sports event”, provided it is not a juvenile sports event.

In addition, wagering may be conducted on certain card or dice games including poker and dominos, but not “casino gaming” or “mechanical or electronic gaming devices”.

For private wagering events, players may not bet more than $100 per event per day.

Winnings will be subject to income tax.

Currently, no form of sports betting is legal with Okl..

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Athletes Unlimited selects Sportradar to protect integrity
February 4, 2022

Athletes Unlimited selects Sportradar to protect integrity

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Athletes Unlimited – which runs women’s professional basketball, volleyball, softball and lacrosse leagues in the US – has agreed a deal with Sportradar Integrity Services to provide services to detect and prevent manipulation of its competitions.

Athletes Unlimited chose Sportradar Integrity Services after “a competitive selection process”, allowing the data provider to use its Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS) to monitor betting patterns and detect suspicious patterns.

In addition, Sportradar will provide education services, including webinars, about match-fixing to athletes within the leagues. It will also conduct an “integrity audit” of Athletes Unlimited’s leagues, which launched in March 2020, and will assist any investigations by Athletes Unlimited into integrity threats to its events.

“We are thrilled to partner with global industry leader Sportradar as we continue to expand our betting platform for our fans,” Nicole Pawlak, senior director of special projects for Athl..

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