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🔎 The UK Competition and Markets Authority orders Spreadex to sell Sporting Index after finding that their merger threatens market competition. This decision underscores the importance of maintaining a competitive environment in the sports spread-betting industry. #MarketRegulation #CompetitionMatters #SportsBetting #GamblingNews #CMAUpdate

During my time at Ampere Analysis, I wrote an article about betting companies sponsoring football, and why this is important for clubs. Please do have a read! https://lnkd.in/eAbcE349

Big thanks to Benjie C., Joshua Pearl and Lloyd Danzig for their time and insights with this one, taking a closer look at the current state of the US sports betting market https://lnkd.in/eJCpTbU3

In our latest article, we further explore the mathematics of sports betting by exploring #arbitrage opportunities across bookmakers and applying advanced models like the Kelly Criterion. We examine historical football data from #SerieA and the Bundesliga, using real-world odds to simulate different betting strategies. Our findings demonstrate that even with optimized bet sizing, such as the #KellyCriterion, returns tend to converge toward zero. However, some anomalies, such as the #Bundesliga home win bias, reveal how bookmakers can underestimate certain outcomes. Read on for a detailed analysis of our strategies, outcomes, and what this means for #sportsbetting.

My insights from the #FTBusinessofFootballSummit: Revenue streams, regulations, and competition A fantastic day at the #FTBusinessofFootballSummit today! The event offered valuable networking opportunities and insightful panel discussions, leaving me with some key takeaways: 1. North American real estate example for Europe: Real estate opportunities are driving significant revenue for North American sports franchises. ️ Could mixed-use stadium developments become more prevalent in Europe? 2. Navigating new regulations: Football clubs face challenges adapting to evolving financial fair play regulations, especially with potential misalignment between football departments and business functions. ⚽️ Will UEFA and domestic rules converge to avoid excessive complexity for investors and clubs? 3. Beyond the pitch: Sports clubs are not just competing against other teams, but against a broader landscape of entertainment options like streaming services. This requires a focus on diversifying offerings and engaging fans beyond traditional means. 4. Public-private partnership: Owning a sports franchise is a public-private partnership with fans. However, professional investors need to prioritize professionalization and self-sufficiency, moving beyond solely outspending competitors. 5. International collaboration & changing opinions: La Liga president Tebas floated the possibility of bundling international rights sales with other leagues, potentially increasing global viewership. However, revenue distribution based on viewership as he hinted might be very challenging for smaller clubs. 6. Quotes to remember: Gerry Cardinale: "I'd like to spend the incremental dollar better than anyone else, don't be just focused on absolute spend." #ZlatanIbrahimovic: "If you work with the best, you become the best." Special thanks to Orson Francescone and of course to the whole Financial Times team for putting it all together! #sportsbusiness #footballfinance #fanengagement

In the ever-evolving world of sports betting, navigating the maze of regulations in different countries can seem like trying to predict the outcome of the NBA finals before the season starts. And with how betting regulations can vary widely depending on where you find yourself, it adds layers of complexity for both bettors and sportsbooks.

US Integrity, Inc., a leading tech-driven sports betting monitoring company, has entered into a “groundbreaking” agreement with Spain’s LALIGA. Under the deal, the former company will supply real-time alerting systems to the soccer league’s top two divisions. As per the announcement, LaLiga will secure analytical insights, as well as access to ProhiBet, a comprehensive prohibited betting solution developed by US Integrity and Odds On Compliance. US Integrity’s integrity monitoring will allow LaLiga to identify and investigate any potential “nefarious activity involving LaLiga events.” As a specialist in the sector, US Integrity has a proven track record in monitoring and compliance. The firm conducts analysis across a myriad of data sets, allowing it to spot irregular wagering activities. ProhiBet, on the other hand, will make sure that LaLiga officials do not engage in betting. Read the full article ➡ https://lnkd.in/enDuiQXn #business #gambling #gamblingnews #sports #spain

The current state of the sports betting market in Hungary is difficult to understand. Sports betting fans may have numerous questions, as the Hungarian sports betting market has undergone significant changes over the years. Find out more on the Hungarian sports betting landscape: https://lnkd.in/e5PBkrbY #Sportsbetting

Dallas Stars president says sports betting legalization is still a difficult proposition in Texas... 🌟🌟 Legislators in Texas are still trying to legalize sports betting. It's been a few years now, but they still have the same problem. Can they finally come together and sort this? Find out below 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4a5Arr5 #sportscasting #dallasstars #dallas #TexasSportsBetting #TexasLegislation #SportsIndustry #SportsBiz #SportsNews #SportsGambling #LegalizationDebate

In our final blog post of the semester, Staff Writer Barbara “Basia” Peragine ('25) discusses North Carolina's recent passing of an online sports betting bill. Basia discusses the framework of the bill and possible legal challenges to online sports gambling.  Check it out at the link below! #sportslaw #sportslawblog #mooradsportslaw https://lnkd.in/eQJ89kpw