SportsGrid and NEXT.io announced a media partnership covering NEXT Summit: New York, scheduled for 12–13 March. SportsGrid said it will cover conference sessions and discussions, with the resulting content syndicated across its streaming video network and media channels.
The partnership will distribute summit coverage across SportsGrid’s streaming network and media channels.
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bet365 and UFC have agreed a multi-year sports betting partnership covering the United States and Canada. The agreement includes betting features in UFC broadcasts, including odds information and same-game parlays, alongside a commitment to responsible gambling tools.
The NHL and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission agreed to share information under a confidential memorandum of understanding intended to protect hockey integrity and maintain fair prediction markets. The CFTC said the agreement aims to improve data sharing between sports leagues and the commission; the source gives no details of what information will be exchanged.
Kalshi agreed an exclusive US Open prediction market partnership with the USTA as the main draw began in New York. The agreement bars competing prediction market advertising at tournament venues and during television coverage. The report said the parties did not disclose financial terms.
SportsGrid is seeking a buyer, citing Front Office Sports. The reported sale effort follows several years of falling revenue and the loss of major sportsbook partnerships.
SportsGrid, a 24-hour sports wagering media network, is reportedly seeking a buyer and is working with investment bank Telos Advisors on a potential sale, according to Front Office Sports. The company has been in discussions with prospective buyers for several months, and one potential leading bidder has emerged, an unidentified source told the publication. The identity of the interested party has not been disclosed.
Reportedly, GiG is close to striking a deal with evoke to acquire 888Africa. The platform provider is looking to return to B2C sports betting six years after selling its initial portfolio of consumer-facing brands to Betsson Group.