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According to market research cited by The Washington Post last month, year-to-date board game sales were up 28% compared to 2019, while strategic card games, such as…
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Colin Cowherd Backtracks on Esports as The Volume Adds Madden YouTuber
Colin Cowherd has come around on esports. Seven years after saying gaming was “for booger-eaters” and threatening on-air to quit if his employer made him cover a…
Dubai Moves May Set Stage for a New Global Gambling Destination
The global gaming industry’s interest in the United Arab Emirates, and more specifically Dubai, has escalated as the city has grown in economic and cultural prominence…
NFL’s First VR Game Promises a QB-Eye View as Ex Pros Pitch In
StatusPro released the first trailer Wednesday for its upcoming VR football game, which puts players inside the helmets of NFL QBs. NFL Pro Era is set to launch this…
Play-To-Earn Sports Games Take Center Stage With Turner Sports’ Blocklete Golf Launch
A year after NBA Top Shot’s boom introduced the concept of NFTs to sports fans, Turner Sports is hoping Blocklete Golf can do the same for play-to-earn gaming. In the…
The NFL Is King but Ruling Next Generation Remains a Challenge
The NFL remains the nation’s most profitable sports league, generating more than $10 billion in annual revenue, and shows no signs of slowing down. But even the king of…
DraftKings Enters Gamified NFT Market With NFLPA Deal
DraftKings has signed a licensing deal with the NFLPA that indicates the sports gaming company’s intent to expand its blockchain-based offerings. Starting next year…
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Mets Owner Steve Cohen in Talks on Sands Casino Near Citi Field
Steve Cohen, the billionaire owner of the New York Mets, is in discussions with Las Vegas Sands Corp. about a possible casino next to Citi Field, according to multiple…
Facebook Launches Fantasy Gaming Vertical
Facebook is stepping directly into the world of fantasy sports, hoping to make daily gaming a more social experience. As part of a new Facebook Fantasy Games product…
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Barstool, New Balance Execs Join Gaming Platform Advisory Board
Rival, a platform that provides gaming solutions to leagues and teams worldwide, has formed a new advisory board of executives from across sports, tech and banking. The…
MSG Networks Launches Pick ’em App in Step Towards Gaming Integration
MSG Networks (MSGN) became the first regional sports network to announce its own free-to-play sports prediction contest app Thursday as broadcasters turn to gaming for…
Esports Organization 100 Thieves Buys Into Call of Duty League
Esports franchise 100 Thieves, one of the most popular and valuable gaming organizations in the world, is joining the Call of Duty League for its second season. 100…
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