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MLB players union backs VIP sportsbook marketing ban amid CBA talks

MLB players union backs VIP sportsbook marketing ban amid CBA talks Suswati Basu     The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) is open to stopping players from appearing in personalized sportsbook marketing connected with VIP or tier programs. At the same time, it wants MLB to support wider restrictions on some bets tied to … Continue reading MLB players union backs VIP sportsbook marketing ban amid CBA talks →

NCAA details Alabama State betting scheme as four players fined $2K

NCAA details Alabama State betting scheme as four players fined $2K Suswati Basu     Four former Alabama State men’s basketball players took part in a plan to influence the outcome of a December 2024 game against Southern Mississippi in exchange for money from outside bettors, according to an NCAA infractions decision released Thursday (June … Continue reading NCAA details Alabama State betting scheme as four players fined $2K →

MLS issues lifetime bans to two former players over betting scandal

MLS issues lifetime bans to two former players over betting scandal Suswati Basu     Major League Soccer has permanently banned two former players after investigators concluded they gambled on league matches and passed along insider details to other bettors. The league announced Monday (March 9) that Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah received lifetime suspensions … Continue reading MLS issues lifetime bans to two former players over betting scandal →

Big players vs. niche specialists: Choosing your martech vendors

Robust enterprise support or personalized attention? Here are key factors to weigh when selecting the right martech vendor for your business. Steve Petersen on June 10, 2024   Selecting the right martech vendor sounds far easier than it actually is as a process and practice. There are many factors to consider, but that does not … Continue reading Big players vs. niche specialists: Choosing your martech vendors →

Meta and IBM form open-source alliance to counter big AI players

Meta and IBM form open-source alliance to counter big AI players NASA, Intel, Yale University and more related bodies are involved. Sarah Fielding Tue, Dec 5, 2023 AI development and concerns about its safety continue to grow at a rapid pace with little regulation in place. The latest industry-based solution to this comes courtesy of … Continue reading Meta and IBM form open-source alliance to counter big AI players →

Equal pay comes to U.S. soccer: Here’s what to know about the landmark win for women players

By Connie Lin   May 18, 2022 In a landmark deal, soccer players of the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams will now be paid equally, including per-game fees and prize money from official tournaments, such as the FIFA World Cup. The agreement is a major win for women’s soccer—a victory claimed just six months … Continue reading Equal pay comes to U.S. soccer: Here’s what to know about the landmark win for women players →

Pokémon Go generates sales from visiting game players, but the data’s predictive value may be overrated

A recent survey backs sales lift, but a data expert doubts the usefulness of tracking ‘anomalous’ visits. Barry Levine on September 6, 2016   The Pokémon Go craze is a boon for digital marketers, right? Maybe yes, maybe no. That is, a recent survey indicates that the game is generating some sales at businesses, although … Continue reading Pokémon Go generates sales from visiting game players, but the data’s predictive value may be overrated →