DAZN reveals sports betting plans as new front opens up in gambling battleground

DAZN chief executive Shay Segev, who has announced plans for a sports betting service

A new front is opening up in the gambling battleground with the entry of media companies and sports streaming services into the sector.

Last week DAZN – pronounced 'Da Zone' – became the latest such company to announce plans to create a betting offering through the creation of DAZN BET in partnership with betting and gaming supplier Pragmatic Group.

Then on Monday the new operator announced that the highly regarded Mark Kemp would be its chief executive.

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Bill BarberIndustry editor

Published on 25 April 2022inFeatures

Last updated 15:37, 25 April 2022

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