John Holden, Author at Legal Sports Report

Making Sense Of Pro Sports Leagues’ Search For Sports Betting Data Fees: Case Study No. 4

What does the case of a human cannonball and a TV report have to do with sports betting data? Read about this case from the 1970s to find out. Read More

Posted on: July 26, 2018 | | John Holden

What MLB’s Entrance Into Cryptocurrency Could Mean For Sports Gambling

Major League Baseball is set to launch “MLB Crypto Baseball,” through a licensing agreement this summer. Its interest in the blockchain could apply to gambling, eventually. Read More

Posted on: July 19, 2018 | | John Holden

Long History Of League Security Does Little To Bolster Argument For Sports Betting Integrity Fees

This is the first in a two-part series where we look at the use of league security departments, what they are and how they work. What role might NFL security have as more states seek to offer legalized sports betting? Read More

Posted on: July 16, 2018 | | John Holden

Making Sense Of Pro Sports Leagues’ Search For Sports Betting Data Fees: Case Study No. 3

What does a court case involving phonebooks have to do with the current climate about sports betting and data? Read More

Posted on: July 11, 2018 | | John Holden

Making Sense Of Pro Sports Leagues’ Search For Sports Betting Data Fees: Case Study No. 2

A stock ticker case from more than a century has applications today's debate over sports betting data. Read More

Posted on: July 6, 2018 | | John Holden

Are Sports Betting Companies Catching A Free Ride From Leagues?

The NBA and Major League Baseball want everyone to believe they are owed something from companies that conduct wagering on their games. Read More

Posted on: July 2, 2018 | | John Holden

Making Sense Of Pro Sports Leagues’ Search For Sports Betting Data Fees: Case Study No. 1

A case from World War I involving the Associated Press provides some insight into how data and sports betting might intersect. Read More

Posted on: June 26, 2018 | | John Holden

Making Sense Of Pro Sports Leagues’ Search For Sports Betting Data Fees

Professional Sports Leagues and the NCAA or other amateur organizations receive compensation for information used by sports bettors. Read More

Posted on: June 18, 2018 | | John Holden

Could Legal Sports Betting Bring Back Annoying TV Advertising?

As state legislatures work to enact legal sports betting as a source of revenue, sportsbooks could find restrictions in their ability to differentiate themselves. Read More

Posted on: June 13, 2018 | | John Holden

History Repeating? How The Next Sports Gambling Lawsuit May Manifest

Could pro sports leagues go to court to stop sports betting laws that they don't approve of? Read More

Posted on: June 11, 2018 | | John Holden

John Holden

Making Sense Of Pro Sports Leagues’ Search For Sports Betting Data Fees: Case Study No. 4

What MLB’s Entrance Into Cryptocurrency Could Mean For Sports Gambling

Long History Of League Security Does Little To Bolster Argument For Sports Betting Integrity Fees

Making Sense Of Pro Sports Leagues’ Search For Sports Betting Data Fees: Case Study No. 3

Making Sense Of Pro Sports Leagues’ Search For Sports Betting Data Fees: Case Study No. 2

Are Sports Betting Companies Catching A Free Ride From Leagues?

Making Sense Of Pro Sports Leagues’ Search For Sports Betting Data Fees: Case Study No. 1

Making Sense Of Pro Sports Leagues’ Search For Sports Betting Data Fees

Could Legal Sports Betting Bring Back Annoying TV Advertising?

History Repeating? How The Next Sports Gambling Lawsuit May Manifest

Analysis: Can Fanatics Become A Top-Five Sportsbook Operator?

New York Venture Fund Raises $10 Million For Sports Betting Startups

No Deal For DraftKings And Entain As Talks Terminated

Opinion: How Blurred Are Lines Between DFS, Sports Betting?

How Can New GM Help FanDuel Canada Sports Betting Effort?