Author: David Randall

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner’s future at the team is likely to come to an end prior to the 2024 F1 season kicking off, according to bookmakers’ odds. An analysis of bookmakers’ odds by My Betting Edge has found that the average odds for Horner to be fired are 4/11, meaning that bookmakers believe there is a 73.3% chance that the Red Bull team principal will lose his job in the coming weeks. Horner’s future at the team has been thrown into doubt following Red Bull launching an investigation into “inappropriate” conduct by the Briton following a complaint lodged…

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In 2023, Kindred experienced overall growth in both its B2C and B2B sectors, marking it as a positive year for the group. Despite this progress, challenges arose, notably the decision to exit the North American market, announced in November. The strategic review initiated in April led to this decision, alongside plans to reduce 300 jobs globally, including in North America. As part of the review, Kindred hinted at a potential sale, which advanced with French gaming company La Française des Jeux (FDJ) submitting a bid of SEK27.96bn to acquire all outstanding shares. Kindred has recommended shareholders accept this offer, with…

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Better Collective, a prominent player in the digital sports media landscape, recently finalized its acquisition of Playmaker Capital in a deal valued at €176m (£150m/$189m). Initially announced in November, the agreement was projected to conclude within the first quarter of the current year. Playmaker Capital, listed on both the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada and the OTCQX in the US, boasts a portfolio of media brands including Futbolsites.net, Yardbarker, and The Nation Network. With this acquisition, Better Collective asserts its dominance in the South American market while fortifying its foothold in North America. Expressing enthusiasm for the merger, Better Collective’s…

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Iowa residents can now access the Fanatics Sportsbook mobile app to place bets, marking the latest development in the state’s expanding sports betting market. Existing PointsBet customers will seamlessly transition to the Fanatics platform, with their credentials and account details, including username, password, balance, rewards points, and responsible gaming settings, automatically migrating. Furthermore, the PointsBet retail sportsbook at Catfish Bend Casino will be rebranded as the Fanatics Sportsbook, accompanied by the installation of new self-service betting kiosks provided by Suzohapp. This move comes as part of FBG’s strategy to phase out the PointsBet brand across the United States following its…

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