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NHL postponement has prevented 200 tonnes of CO2 in carbon emissions
- Damage done to the environment by the NHL has declined
- Lockdown results in 200t CO2 saved from being released
- 31 NHL teams produced 1,430 tonnes CO2 emissions in 2019 through flights alone
- Each team produced an average of 46t CO2 emissions per player travelling to and from matches in 2019
The postponement of the NHL has already saved more than 200 tonnes of CO2 in carbon emissions, a new study has found.
The NHL season, like most other sporting events, has been put on hold following the global outbreak of the coronavirus, resulting in a large proportion of the campaign remaining up in the air – while keeping every side grounded.
The NHL features one of the biggest carbon footprint in world sport, with the NHL Emissions Report revealing that it produced more than 1,430 tonnes CO2 in carbon emissions in 2019 in travel to and from away fixtures, but recent development show just how the global lockdown has had a positive effect on the environment.
Latest research shows that due to the games postponed by the league – which started on March 12 – means that 206t CO2 has been saved from being spread into the environment by the 31 teams in the NHL, after calculating the average CO2 produced by each side in their remaining fixtures.
That 206t CO2 saved is the equivalent to driving 463,722 miles in a car, or 22 homesâ energy use for one entire year.
NHL Emissions Report, produced by SpinSports, looks into the amount of travelling done by each team in the NHL to expose how the league is producing far more in terms of emissions than is normal, and the damage the regular league season is doing to the environment.
Last year saw a total of 1,430t CO2 produced with the LA Kings the worst offenders, covering 210,600km and producing 67.7t CO2. The average amount produced by the average person in the world stands at just 8.4t CO2, making NHL players on average eight times worse than the average person in 2019.
Commenting on the results of the study, Andrew Welfle from the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester told the NHL Emissions Report: âThe carbon footprint of all major sports teams and its players is often several magnitudes higher than that of other people. In the majority of cases, the majority of the blame cannot be justified by the focus on specific teams and players â they have to travel to attend fixtures and keep to schedule.
âIt is the wider sports organisations that need to rethink the design of leagues and schedules, as this will be the only way to reduce the emissions of sports from an aviation perspective.
At the minute sports teams do get away with the amount of travel they do both nationally and internationally. However with climate change and emissions rapidly rising up the agenda and with many countries developing tough emission reduction targets, the time rapidly coming when sport has to do its bit.
âSport is still coming to terms with what needs to be done and have not yet grasped that they may need to make some hard decisions to decarbonise once all the âlow hangingâ actions have been achieved.â
For more information and quotes from Andrew Welfle, view the full study here: https://www.spinsports.com/blog/nhl-emissions/
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Brightstar Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of PlayAGS for Approximately $1.1 Billion Dollars
Brightstar Capital Partners (âBrightstarâ), a private equity firm focused on investing in business services, industrials, consumer, and government services and technology companies, announced the closing of its acquisition of PlayAGS, Inc., a global full-service gaming supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products. The transaction was first announced on May 9, 2024.
The closing follows approval of the transaction by AGS stockholders and the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. Under the terms of the agreement, AGS stockholders will receive $12.50 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $1.1 billion. As a result, AGS is now a privately held company, and its common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The acquisition comes amid strong growth momentum for AGS. Over the past three years, the Company has more than doubled its global slot unit sales to over 6,100 units, grown online real-money gaming content revenue by over 150%, and increased Table Products revenue by more than 50%âcollectively driving three consecutive years of record revenue performance. Powered by strategic investments in R&D and a deep and diverse suite of high-performing products, AGS has become a comprehensive solutions provider across multiple product categories and has a growing global presence both in land-based and online casinos.
âWeâre excited to join forces with Brightstar, a partnership that marks both a pivotal moment and a transformative new chapter in AGSâ growth story,â said David Lopez, CEO & President of AGS. âWith Brightstar as a strategic partner, we believe AGS is in an ideal position to accelerate growth and double-down on delivering focused, high-impact innovation across slots, table products, and online gaming. This partnership sharpens our ability to serve casino operators with differentiated content and solutions built to give them a winning edge.â
âWe are thrilled to officially welcome David and the AGS team to Brightstar,â said Andrew Weinberg, Founder, CEO & Co-Chair of Brightstar. âWe believe that AGSâ full-spectrum product offering and customer-centric culture set it apart in a growing industry. Our goal is to help the Company expand into new markets and continue to use technology to create exciting games and products.â
Macquarie Capital served as financial advisor and Cooley LLP served as legal counsel to AGS. Jefferies LLC served as lead financial advisor to Brightstar. Barclays and Citizens JMP Securities also served as financial advisors to Brightstar. Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck served as legal counsel to Brightstar.
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Plaza Hotel & Casino to host Las Vegasâ inaugural âWing BowlÂŽâ with first qualifying âWing Offâ event on July 4 at 6 p.m. at Carousel Bar
The Plaza Hotel & Casino is bringing to Las Vegas the iconic âWing Bowl,â the premier chicken wing-eating competition that was founded in Philadelphia in 1993. The main event, Wing Bowl 2026ÂŽ, will take place on Feb. 7, 2026, and the first qualifying âWing Offâ event will take place at Carousel Bar at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 4, and it is free to the public to attend.
The first and second place eaters in the July 4 qualifying event will move on to the February contest. The Plaza will also award $1,000 to the person who eats the most Buffalo wings in 10 minutes on July 4. The July 4th qualifying event is one of several that will be held in Las Vegas and Philadelphia in the coming months to compete in the Feb. 7 event at the Plaza.
The main event on Feb. 7 will host a live audience of hundreds of attendees in the Plaza showroom and reach an even wider audience through online broadcasting. With a $5,000 cash prize at stake, 20 competitors will battle it out in three rounds of intense wing-eating action. This competition will feature both amateur and competitive eaters.
The February event will also feature the Wingettes, the cheerleaders of Wing Bowl who escort contestants on stage and bring energy, glamour, and charisma to the event. They will be selected through an exclusive online and live audition process later this year.
William Hill Sportsbook is a partner sponsor of Wing Bowl, and additional sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting
N1 Puzzle Promo is a unique campaign on the iGaming market from N1 Partners for partners that runs until the end of 2025. Their slogan â âWhy drive when you can fly?â, points to the grand prize. What exactly can you win? Keep reading to find out.
N1 Partners, one of the top affiliate programs with Tier-1 brands, is running the N1 Puzzle Promo. Registered partners run traffic â PPC and ASO, SEO traffic, Facebook, and other channels â and earn puzzle pieces. The more pieces you collect â the better chance to win the main prize⌠a HELICOPTER!
Everyone has a shot at victory. Letâs meet Media Buying Agency Gipsy, now in the top-3 of the N1 Puzzle Promo.
Partnership Background
Media Buying Agency Gipsy and the N1 Partners affiliate program have worked together for many years. Over time they have built smooth processes, strong relationships, and solid analytics.
Ariadna, CBDO of Gipsy MBA, says: âIt feels like weâve worked together forever, but we started handling large volumes only last year.â
Formula for Growth
Traffic from Gipsy to N1 Partnersâ products grew very hard the past year. This rise comes from high-converting offers in Tier-1 GEOs and attractive CPA terms. Partners also get access to analytics and consulting from the program.
Ariadna, CBDO Gipsy MBA: âWe use quality approaches and track analytics regularly. Fast communication with our affiliate manager also helps a lot.â
N1 Puzzle Promo: Experience and Top Products to Scale
Gipsy works with PPC, FB & UAC traffic. All these sources count in the N1 Puzzle Promo:
- PPC & ASO â 1 puzzle piece for every 40 FTD
- FB & other* â 1 puzzle piece for every 100 FTD
*Social media, SMS, Email, UAC, In-app
Ariadna, CBDO Gipsy MBA: âWe joined the N1 Puzzle Promo in April, almost from the very start. The prizes inspire us, especially the helicopter. We didnât change our traffic sourcesâwe just scaled up and tested new sources and GEOs. Over time we tried every product; now we focus on N1bet, Jet4bet, Slotlords, Slotmafia, and Retrobet.â
Today Gipsy MBA is in the top 3 by puzzle pieces, and the team is determined: âSeeing the volumes we run to N1 Partners, we hope to stay in the TOP and grab some prizes. We already hold a top-3 spot for puzzle pieces, so we aim to keep growing,â â commented Ariadna, CBDO Gipsy MBA.Â
If they win, the Gipsy MBA team plans to fly their Robinson R22 Beta II to Australia to chase seagulls. Where will you fly?
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