USA – The founder and chief executive officer of Sharp Alpha Advisors, Lloyd Danzig, has recently described the impact of the global Coronavirus pandemic on the gaming and betting industry in a questions and answers segment with trade news portal SBC Americas, part of the SBC Global network.
Coronavirus devastated gaming industry but may boost esports
The spread of the novel coronavirus has devastated the gaming industry, prompting the shutdown of arenas, casinos and resorts across the country.
Seth Schorr Was Interviewed by The New York Times
With Real-Life Games Halted, Betting World Puts Action on E-Sports. Computer-vs.-computer games of FIFA livestream to gamblers on Twitch. Fantasy contests carry League of Legends lineups. In the coronavirus age, video games have grown into a darling for casinos.
The Recent Emergence And Growth Of Esports At Sportsbooks
LAS VEGAS – Esports has been on the rise amongst people from all over the world and the COVID-19 pandemic has done wonders for its popularity.
E-Sports Taking Center Stage With Absence Of Real Sports
With the lack of live sports in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen plenty of odd things getting people to the TV screen. Luckily, our favorite sports like basketball and hockey are on the road to a return, but you have to wonder if people will continue going back to the virtual screen when things return to normal.
Seth Schorr: Innovation impacts on levels of mobile betting
Participating in the Next Generation of Venues panel at this week’s SBC Digital Summit North America, Seth Schorr – CEO of Fifth Street Gaming told delegates that progressive companies like DraftKings and FanDuel which are “technology companies at their core”, have a dramatic impact on why so much betting is taking place on mobile devices as opposed to the retail environment.
Americans need to join the rest of the world and wear a mask
The United States just celebrated its 244th birthday, which is like being a 24-year-old compared to the United Kingdom, a 15-year-old compared to France and just 8 months old when compared to China. We are a young nation, and sometimes we can’t help acting that way.
Casinos Get Into the Esports Game
U.S. casinos are turning to videogame competitions to attract younger visitors and turn around years of subdued growth. MGM Resorts International plans to convert a former nightclub at its Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas into a permanent venue for hosting esports contests starting next year, the company said Tuesday.
Bowlero agrees sports betting content distribution deal with BettorView
Bowling entertainment firm Bowlero Corp has announced a collaboration this week with in-venue sports betting and technology platform BettorView. Under the terms of the deal, Bowlero will distribute BettorView content across all of its centers that are located within legal online betting states.
Bowlero agrees sports betting content distribution deal with BettorView
Bowling entertainment firm Bowlero Corp has announced a collaboration this week with in-venue sports betting and technology platform BettorView. Under the terms of the deal, Bowlero will distribute BettorView content across all of its centers that are located within legal online betting states.