DraftKings, the famous North American sports betting operator, has launched its online sports betting platform in North Carolina starting on March 11 after having secured a written designation agreement with NASCAR earlier this year.

The respective written designation agreement was necessary for the sports betting operator in order to be allowed to offer its services in the state of North Carolina. The launch marks an important moment for DraftKings as the operator now has its sports betting service available in 27 American states. Moreover, the sports betting website is also available in Ontario, the most populous province in Canada.

North Carolina is a very important state when it comes to sports because it is the home state of most of the NASCAR industry and it also has high-profile professional teams in all the major North American leagues: the National Football League (NFL), the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Hockey League (NHL). Moreover, North Carolina has several universities competing at the Division-I level, attracting plenty of sports fans.

From now on eligible sports fans in the state will be able to place their bets on the DraftKings online sportsbook, which provides a wide range of markets and offerings, including same-game parlays, in-game betting and special odds boosts.

DraftKings underlined that its sportsbook platform in North Carolina is “safe and regulated”, offering plenty of customer protections like deposit and time limits, full access to responsible gaming resources and self-exclusion features. Moreover, DraftKings offers the new “My Stat Sheet” feature, which shows punters the exact amount of time they spent on the sports betting website and also the total amount of deposits made.

Ceremonial First Bet

The launch of legalized mobile sports betting in North Carolina is a memorable occasion and sports fans in the state will most likely remember it for quite some time as Greg Olsen, the legendary Carolina Panthers player, was designated to place a ceremonial first bet.

The event was hosted by the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte and along with Greg Olsen it benefitted from the participation of Zack Hawkins, a North Carolina State Representative Zack Hawkins, and Jeremy Elbaum, the Chief Commercial Officer of DraftKings.

DraftKings started out in 2012 and it was founded by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman. The company is headquartered in Boston and it offers online sports betting services and daily fantasy sports products.

Source: “DraftKings Set to Launch Mobile Sports Betting in North Carolina on March 11“, DraftKings. March 7, 2024.

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STATSCORE, the leading provider of high-quality sports data, live sports statistics and software covering some of the most popular sports, expanded its data coverage by including more Latin American soccer competitions. Only recently, the company boosted its cricket data offering with the addition of the famous 2023 Asia Cup.

Now, acknowledging the importance of soccer for the Latin American region, the company revealed it significantly extended its coverage for more competitions within the region. The leading provider of sports data confirmed that it broadened the coverage to include competitions from countries, including Argentina and Brazil, among others.

The increased coverage applies to STATSCORE’s ScoutsFeed product. Partner companies that leverage the innovative product can access live data widgets such as LivematchPro, among other features that will be available for an increased number of competitions.

Adam Działach, STATSCORE’s product manager, explained that the company remains committed to delivering expanded data feeds for its partners within the media and betting vertical. Finally, he pointed out: “With the Latin American market growing, we’re excited about this latest expansion, which will certainly meet growing demands for more in-depth coverage of the region’s top football competitions.”

“At STATSCORE, we’re dedicated to expanding the data we offer to our sports betting and media partners.“

Adam Działach, product manager at STATSCORE

Thanks to the recent announcement STATSCORE’s online media, betting, broadcasters and other sports-facing partners will benefit from broadened coverage that will include strategic details from soccer competitions. Such data will include goals, corners, assists, offsides, yellow cards, attacks, shots on/off target and many more. Without any doubt, stakeholders within the sports sector will see the benefits of STATSCORE’s expanded coverage for Latin American soccer competitions.

This move doesn’t come as a surprise, considering the soaring popularity of soccer in the region. Additionally, many Latin American countries are recognized around the globe for their passionate soccer fan bases that continue to grow with each year.

Recently, STATSCORE expanded once again its soccer coverage amid the growing popularity of Saudi Soccer. Early last month, the company confirmed that it expanded its betting data with the addition of different Asian leagues. This once again reaffirmed STATSCORE’s leadership role in delivering reliable sports data for stakeholders within the sector.

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Aptly called Balkan Bet, the operator is going to benefit from Oddin.gg’s outstanding product solutions dedicated to the esports betting experience and market. Specifically, Balkan Bet will access Oddin’s iFrame solution.

Balkan Bet Taps into Oddin.gg’s iFrame Solution

Balkan Bet is one of the most prominent operators in the region, and it’s mostly focused on its home market in Serbia, offering more than 85 retail venues, and a dedicated online platform. The brand has been building up its proposition rapidly over the past years and will now be expanding to try and cater to esports fans.

Esports has become an indelible part of the betting experience and many operators are beginning to actively seek ways to engage with these communities in a meaningful and sustainable way. Oddin.gg co-founder and managing director Marek Suchar has welcomed the news and said:

We are excited and honored to provide Balkan Bet with our iFrame solution. We are sure this collaboration will expand their esports presence, bring more engagement and attract new bettors in their target markets.

Oddin.gg’s Marek Suchar

Oddin.gg brings a dedicated 360-degree esports betting experience that is designed to elevate the vertical to new levels and engage with the target audience. Oddin is determined to drive profitability and volume around-the-clock for its partners, including Balkan Bet.

Players have access to numerous esports betting markets, including popular choices such as Dota 2, Valorant, League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and more.

Operators Committed to Grow in the Esports Vertical

Balkan Bet head of sportsbook Mirza Capra was excited to welcome Oddin.gg as the operator’s latest partner and elevate the bookmaker’s own esports betting potential through the iFrame Solution.

“This collaboration aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering top-notch services to our clients and solidifying our position as the leading player in the competitive Balkan market,” Capra said.

Balkan Bet head of sportsbook Mirza Capra

Oddin.gg has been actively looking to expand its footprint, quickly shaping itself up as one of the most trusted and reliable esports betting partners and providers of the necessary infrastructure and technology. The company recently teamed up with Olimpbet to spearhead the operator’s esports betting offer in Kazakhstan.

Meanwhile, Oddin.gg has also been building up its presence in the Balkans, with the company previously announcing a similar partnership with MaxBet.

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While the 2023 Indian Premier League season is over, the cricket action will continue. STATSCORE, a leading provider of data coverage, announced that it will keep fans engaged by covering the Tamil Nadu Premier League, one of India’s best regional leagues.

Fans Want More, STATSCORE Delivers

STATSCORE praised the concluded IPL season as one of the most exciting ones yet. During the IPL, the provider kept fans supplied with live data, covering all 74 matchups. Now that the IPL is through, STATSCORE announced its intention to keep fans’ appetite for cricket betting satiated.

As announced, STATSCORE will now leverage its capabilities to provide top-quality sports data and statistics for the Tamil Nadu Premier League. The competition is held annually in Tamil Nadu and is one of the most popular regional cricket leagues in India.

Each year, teams representing the cities of the province clash, with each one seeking to defeat its opponents and emerge victorious. As highlighted by STATSCORE, this regional league provides athletes with exposure at the domestic level and helps promising players gain popularity.

STATSCORE Will Provide Players with Detailed Coverage

As announced, the Tamil Nadu Premier League will be covered from low-latency TV by a network of STATSCORE’s top scouts.

The coverage, according to the data specialist, will include key in-game incidents, ball-by-ball fast data, score updates, strike rate, run rate, faster boundary, wickets update and more.

By adopting STATSCORE’s solutions, operators and sportsbooks will be able to customize their offerings. In addition, they will be able to keep their business secure with bet-stop and bet-start alerts.

In addition to cricket, STATSCORE’s ScoutsFeed also covers sports such as football, soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis and volleyball. By integrating the provider’s solutions, companies can secure access to robust and reliable data that is sure to attract many sports betting enthusiasts to their platforms.

STATSCORE Is Now a Part of LSports

STATSCORE is a Polish company now owned by LSports, an Israeli provider of innovative sports betting data API for the sports betting industry. The merger saw the former entity join the LSports family last year and was notably LSports’ first European acquisition.

Around the same time, STATSCORE also formed a partnership with BETBY, one of the most innovative sportsbook suppliers and tech companies. That deal sought to pair the two companies’ capabilities to empower sports bettors with sports tech and solutions.

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