Italy’s betting sector braces for sweeping reforms, French police raid Paris 2024 Olympic Games organizers’ headquarters, and Golf’s U.S. Open breaks viewership records. Here’s STATSCORE’s fresh Review.
- Italy’s betting sector braces for sweeping reforms
- French police raid Paris 2024 Olympic Games organizers’ headquarters
- Lexus named Official Automotive Partner of ATP Tour
- BK8 secures shirt sponsorship deal with Aston Villa, defying EPL ban
- Golf’s U.S. Open breaks viewership records, reaching highest numbers since 2019
Italy’s betting sector braces for sweeping reforms
Italian gambling undergoes significant transformations as the government pushes forward with its plan for a comprehensive sector reorganization.
Rapid changes in the regulatory landscape of Italian gambling are underway, with intense attention on the ongoing revision of the Delegation Law. Following approval in April, PM Giorgia Meloni’s endorsed amendments seek to reshape the gambling market’s structure, presenting both opportunities and challenges for all involved parties. Read more
French police raid Paris 2024 Olympic Games organizers’ headquarters
French authorities have conducted searches at the headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games organizers as part of two initial corruption inquiries.
The police investigation focuses on accusations of favoritism and the improper use of public funds in the allocation of construction contracts. According to information obtained by the BBC, the raids are part of ongoing efforts to uncover any potential wrongdoing. In response to these developments, a spokesperson from the Paris 2024 organizing committee assured the BBC that they are fully cooperating with the investigators. Read more
Lexus named Official Automotive Partner of ATP Tour
Luxury car manufacturer Lexus has recently been appointed as the Official Automotive Partner of the ATP Tour.
The ATP Tour has bestowed platinum partner status upon Lexus, recognizing the brand’s association with luxury and dependability in the automotive industry. This significant multi-year partnership will enable Lexus to establish tournament alliances in strategic markets, engaging with high-end fan demographics as the Official Car across a range of ATP Tour events. Read more
BK8 secures shirt sponsorship deal with Aston Villa, defying EPL ban
Asia-focused operator BK8 has recently reached a multi-year agreement for shirt sponsorship with Aston Villa, even in the face of the English Premier League’s upcoming ban on such partnerships.
The three-year deal ensures that BK8 branding will prominently feature on the front of players’ shirts until the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. The agreement is in place despite Premier League clubs reaching a collective decision in April to cease gambling sponsorship on the front of matchday shirts. Read more
Golf’s U.S. Open breaks viewership records, reaching highest numbers since 2019
NBC has announced that last weekend’s U.S. Open has garnered the highest viewership for the golf tournament since 2019.
The overall viewership for the entire tournament averaged 3.4 million across NBC, Peacock, and USA Network, marking the best U.S. Open average in four years and a notable 27% increase from the previous year. The final round on Sunday at Los Angeles Country Club, broadcasted on NBC, Peacock, and NBC Sports Digital, achieved an average of 6.2 million viewers. The peak viewership reached an impressive 10.2 million as Wyndham Clark secured victory over Rory MclIroy in a thrilling finish. Read more
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