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SharpRank – The Betting Industry’s Only Independent Ratings Company Kicks Off 2022 With New NBA and NHL Product Offerings
Following Emphatic “First Pitch” Wins at SBC and G2E in 2021, SharpRank Unveils Plans for Further 2022 Expansion
SharpRank, the only independent sports betting rating agency, which leverages proprietary metrics, data science, and ratings to expand the total addressable market it services, announced two new product offerings today. The company is onboarding both NBA and NHL picks as sport offerings in addition to its existing CFB and NFL personalities and podcasts that currently have coverage on the platform. These new sports add to the depth and scope of the weekly overall sharp/media success ratings. Both the NHL and NBA will have their own individual sport rankings (Ex. Top 10 NHL, Top 10 NBA) which will be announced weekly via the app and Twitter (@Sharp_Rank) and will culminate in the SharpRank Top 10 Overall cross-port ranking. Additionally, SharpRank plans on adding MLB, NASCAR, and select PGA and Horse Racing events. In anticipation of FIFA at the tail end of 2022 soccer will also likely be added.
“We were happy to see the attention our service received in 2021 as the industry continues to grow,” said Chris Adams, CEO of SharpRank. “People see our proprietary ranking technology as a necessary and positive step in creating a more trustworthy and transparent market, so we are excited to continue to expand and offer new sports picks and rankings to further cover the market.”
SharpRank’s 2002 expansion follows a successful 2021 in which the company was awarded top prize at multiple industry conferences. The company won first prize at the first ever SBC First Pitch competition presented by Wagers.com at the 2021 SBC Summit North America conference as well as at the G2E Global Gaming Expo Pitch Competition in October. Finalists presented their company’s business plans to an esteemed panel of judges during each conference. SBC’s panel was moderated by Business Insider sports betting and future of TV reporter, Ashley Rodriguez and judged by a panel of sports betting investment experts including:
● Lloyd Danzig – Managing Partner, Sharp Alpha Advisors
● Chris Grove – Co-Founder, American Affiliate Co.
● Kiki Mills Johnston – Managing Director, DRIVE by DraftKings
● Chad Stender – Partner, SeventySix Capital
● Davis Catlin – Senior Managing Director, Las Vegas Sands Corp.
“By helping to create a more transparent and trsutworthy market, SharpRank is unlocking the long tail casual consumer and enables financial market tie-ins. It would be difficult to trust a fund without a Morningstar rating – SharpRank is sportsbetting’s equivalent,” stated Chris Adams. “Sports betting innovation is going to be vital in the expansion and sustainable growth of one of the fastest growing industries in America, and SharpRank aims to be at the forefront of its progress.”
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Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8
Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.
Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.
Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.
The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.
Gambling in the USA
Kambi Group plc extends Mohegan partnership with on-property sports betting agreement in Pennsylvania
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has agreed a long-term on-property sportsbook partnership with Mohegan to provide its award-winning sportsbook at two retail locations in the state of Pennsylvania.
The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.
The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.
“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”
Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”
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