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Former PlayUp CEO Files Response To Lawsuit: ‘I Was Made A Scapegoat’

Dr. Laila Mintas said in court filings PlayUp tried to make her a “scapegoat'' after PlayUp global CEO Daniel Simic “torpedoed” the FTX deal. Read More

Posted on: December 29, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Analysis; Three Questions From PlayUp Saga With Mintas, FTX

Is PlayUp really worth $450 million and how else could crypto giant FTX get into US sports betting via M&A? Read More

Posted on: December 20, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Mintas Responds To PlayUp Lawsuit: ‘It Makes No Sense’

Dr Laila Mintas tells LSR that allegations she killed a potential $450 million deal between PlayUp and FTX are wrong and "make no sense". Read More

Posted on: December 14, 2021 | | Brad Allen

PlayUp Sues Former US CEO Mintas For Sinking $450 Million FTX Sale

PlayUp alleges that US CEO Dr Lailas Mintas deliberately sabotaged a potential sale to crypto exchange FTX because she was unhappy with her employment contract. Read More

Posted on: December 13, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Colorado Sports Betting To Welcome US First-Timer PlayUp Sportsbook

PlayUp sportsbook will make its US debut in Colorado with the hopes of launching for the NFL season, newly appointed US CEO Laila Mintas told LSR. The Australian sports betting, fantasy sports, and fixed-odds horse racing operator announced its US intentions earlier this month. Colorado is just one of multiple states where PlayUp already secured […] Read More

Posted on: July 23, 2020 | | Matthew Waters