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Manchester City and OKX Launch ‘Unseen City’ Digital Escape Room Merging AI and Web3
Technology // August 16, 2024

Fans of the U.K.’s Manchester City Football Club can step into a digital realm where fandom meets futuristic technology. Manchester City and global cryptocurrency exchange OKX have launched a digital venture, “Unseen City: Echoes of Blue,” a virtual escape room that merges Web3 technology with interactive...

From AI to Esports: Digital Evolution Goes for Gold at Paris Olympics
News // July 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the landscape of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, ushering in a possible wave of technological advancement and operational efficiency. Guided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its Olympic AI Agenda, AI initiatives will encompass protecting athletes from...

Reddit Inks Pro Sports Deal to Draw in More Ad Revenue
Partnerships // July 22, 2024

Looking to boost ad revenue, Reddit has signed deals with several pro sports leagues. The social media platform announced Monday (July 22) it had struck agreements with the NFL, MBA, Major League Baseball, NASCAR and the PGA Tournament to expand its sports content. “We believe these new partnerships can...

J.P. Morgan Payments Powers Merchandise Transactions for Formula One Organizer
Retail // May 03, 2024

J.P. Morgan Payments is facilitating purchases of merchandise for a Formula One race in Miami, both in-store and online. The firm is doing so in an expanded partnership with South Florida Motorsports (SFM), the organizer of the Formula One Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix being held May...

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From AI to Esports: Digital Evolution Goes for Gold at Paris Olympics

July 24, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the landscape of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, ushering in a possible wave of technological advancement and operational efficiency. Guided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its Olympic AI Agenda, AI initiatives will encompass protecting athletes from online threats, enriching broadcast experiences with dynamic multilingual highlights and […]

Fast Action: Tennessee Sportsbook Bets Service Quality On Instant Payments

February 02, 2021
Michael Jordan is mostly known for one thing: basketball. And as he once said about hoops, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” But perhaps his best...

Gaming The Odds Of The (Post Pandemic) Return Of Sports

April 21, 2020
The stands are almost empty. The die-hardest of the die-hard fans are sitting 12 feet apart, observing the mandatory three-chair spacing rule. The roar of the crowd piped in to amp up...

Coronavirus, Olympics And What’s Next For Sporting Events Worldwide

February 28, 2020
The era of the incredibly enabled home entertainment system has had an interesting effect on the world of events. On the one hand, it is a convenient and comfortable substitute. Why pay a...

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Reddit Inks Pro Sports Deal to Draw in More Ad Revenue

July 22, 2024
Looking to boost ad revenue, Reddit has signed deals with several pro sports leagues. The social media platform announced Monday (July 22) it had struck agreements with the NFL, MBA, Major League Baseball, NASCAR and the PGA Tournament to expand its sports content. “We believe these new partnerships can enhance our community experience with content that fans want while […]

J.P. Morgan Payments Powers Merchandise Transactions for Formula One Organizer

May 03, 2024
J.P. Morgan Payments is facilitating purchases of merchandise for a Formula One race in Miami, both in-store and online. The firm is doing so in an expanded partnership with South Florida...

Apple Launches Free, Customizable iPhone App for Sports Fans

February 21, 2024
Apple has launched a free iPhone app for sports fans. The new Apple Sports provides access to real-time scores, stats, and other information about teams and leagues, the company said...

Spending on Sporting Goods Drops, Both Online and In-Store

February 12, 2024
Consumers reported spent 7.7% less on sporting goods in January than they did in the same month a year earlier. Online spending at sporting goods stores declined 6.8% year over...