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Industry
March 14, 2025
Double or Nothing: Wild Wager Turned into Amazon Documentary
Andy McElroy wasn’t just another bookmaker – he was a legend in the underground sports betting world. His success was measured in private jet flights and time spent aboard Johnny Carson’s former yacht. That is, until the federal government took down his $5 billion online betting empire in 2013. Following his conviction and a light […]
Casino
March 4, 2025
Judge Rejects Amazon’s Bid to Curb Discovery in Social Casino Case
A federal judge has turned down Amazon’s effort to limit discovery in an ongoing lawsuit. The lawsuit claims the company profited from social casino games. This decision means the case will move forward with complete pre-trial discovery. Amazon had argued it should be protected from liability under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Judge […]
Esports
August 16, 2024
Twitch Channels Continue to Offer Sponsored Gambling Content
According to news reports, at least 120 accounts streaming Counter-Strike are now possibly facing a ban from the Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch. The platform alleges that these accounts have been promoting gambling products, as part of endorsement deals. Twitch originally suspended such partnerships on October 18, 2022, prompting indignation from many top accounts, including Trainwreckstv […]
Lottery
August 15, 2024
John Cena Stars as Bodyguard for New Amazon Movie about Apocalyptic Lottery Winners
The new Amazon movie, going live today, and only too appropriately called “Jackpot!” centers around the character of Cena, who is hired as a bodyguard for a lottery winner in a dystopian future. Based in post-apocalyptic California, the state’s economy is in disastrous ruin and to keep people from a popular uprising, the lottery is […]
Legal
January 8, 2024
Amazon Challenges Lawsuit over Social Casino Apps
While different states across the US, including Washington, have designated social casino apps illegal, such applications continue to raise billions in revenue annually. Often provided for free, those applications deliver an experience similar to casino-style gambling. Yet, while social casino apps do not feature cash payouts, users can pay real money to prolong their play […]
Legal
November 14, 2023
Lawsuit Filed against Amazon over Social Casino Apps
Several years ago, the US appeals court in Washington ruled against social casino applications, acknowledging that such apps are illegal. While applications of that sort do not offer cash payouts, consumers use virtual chips to wager and secure wins, an activity that is similar to casino-style gambling. Yet, while some social casino apps do not […]
Business
September 14, 2023
FanDuel Leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Bolster North American Expansion
FanDuel has taken a significant step forward in its mission to provide top-tier services to users across North America. Partnering with a high-profile supplier like AWS represents the operator’s enduring commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience and should help foster sustained growth in the region. Such innovative technology should allow FanDuel to stay at […]
Sports
February 9, 2023
Amazon Prime Video Adds New 24/7 Betting Network
The tech and e-commerce giant’s media arm continues to invest in sports-related content and will likely use the newly added channel to gauge interest in a standalone sports app. Amazon has maintained ties with several operators and may attempt further forays in that direction, relying on partnerships for additional gambling content. SportsGrid Complements Amazon’s Existing […]
Sports
September 13, 2022
DraftKings Teamed with Amazon for Thursday Night Football
Sports betting and technology company DraftKings scored another sports partnership after it has been selected as a sponsor for Thursday Night Football (TNF) on Amazon’s Prime Video. Engaging Content for TNF Viewers The multi-year agreement between DraftKings and Amazon will see the pair deliver engaging content and unique betting offers to football fans before every […]
Sports
August 24, 2022
Amazon to Power Directv with NFL Content
The multinational tech and e-commerce giant Amazon has signed a new deal with Directv, а multichannel video programming distributor. As a result, Amazon will power over 300,000 sports betting locations with its Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football content. Venues to Get NFL Content for Free Thanks to the agreement with Amazon, Directv will deliver TNF […]
