Rebet launched its social sports platform on 18 March, according to the company’s chief executive. The platform is free to play, and the company had received seed funding of at least $1 million by launch, the report said.
Rebet’s free-to-play launch adds a social sports platform backed by seed funding.
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Inspired Entertainment launched its virtual sports games in Massachusetts through the Mass Lottery Online platform, the company said. Its initial release is the virtual horse-racing game Post Time Payout, integrated through Aristocrat Interactive’s Fusion platform. The Massachusetts State Lottery said the content expands its digital offering.
It was reported that Novig launched its sports prediction platform across the US. The launch followed CFTC designation as a contract market.
New York Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal introduced Bill A9343 in December to remove “in-play bets” from the state’s definition of authorised sports wagering and direct the state gaming commission to prohibit them. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Racing and Wagering; it would take effect immediately if both legislative chambers pass it and Governor Kathy Hochul signs it. Its text leaves the separate term “in-game wagering” unchanged.
New York Assembly member Linda Rosenthal introduced a bill on 10 December that would prohibit operators from taking in-play sports wagers in the state. The proposal was referred to the Assembly Committee on Racing and Wagering; if passed, it would require the state gaming commission to bar casinos and mobile wagering licensees and operators from accepting those bets.
Dream11 announced the launch of its free-to-play fantasy sports product in 11 countries, including the UK, US, Australia and Canada. The company said its model uses non-monetary rewards and will draw on advertising, sponsorships and brand partnerships after India’s ban on real-money online games led it to leave paid contests.