Genius Sports Limited Stock Price, News & Analysis

Genius Sports has expanded its long-term partnership with bet365, enhancing their sportsbook offerings. The agreement includes a full suite of premium streaming and official data solutions for global soccer competitions and the NFL. This enhances bet365's marketing and player engagement with live streaming content and fast, accurate data on events like the English Premier League. CEO Mark Locke emphasized the significance of this expansion for live betting experiences.

Genius Sports Limited (NYSE:GENI) will host a virtual Investor Day on January 27, 2022, at 9:00 AM EST. Registration details are available on their Investor Relations website. CEO Mark Locke highlighted 2021 as a transformational year and emphasized the company's commitment to operational excellence and shareholder value. He expressed optimism about the growth in the North American market, projecting a potential $42 billion opportunity by 2033. The company remains focused on innovation and clear communication with investors.

Genius Sports Limited (GENI) has announced a strategic partnership with the Canadian Football League (CFL) aimed at enhancing the league's growth and fan engagement. This agreement grants Genius Sports exclusive worldwide data and video rights for CFL content, expected to commence in January 2022. The partnership is designed to broaden the CFL's reach in North America and globally, leveraging Genius Sports' technology to transform the league's digital infrastructure. Additionally, Genius Sports plans to acquire a minority stake in CFL Ventures, further integrating with the league's commercial arm.

Genius Sports Limited (NYSE: GENI) announces significant open market purchases of common stock by its Board of Directors members. On November 29, 2021, Chairman David Levy bought 25,000 shares, CEO Mark Locke acquired 50,000 shares, and Director Daniel Burns purchased 7,480 shares. Independent Directors Niccolo de Masi and Harry You each bought 100,000 shares. As a foreign issuer, Genius Sports voluntarily disclosed these transactions, indicating a strong commitment from its leadership amidst the market environment.

Genius Sports Limited (NYSE:GENI) reported a record Q3 2021 revenue of $69.1 million, a growth of over 70% year-over-year. The company has secured strategic partnerships with major betting platforms, expanding its NFL data services to over 97% of the U.S. market. Genius revised its full-year revenue guidance upwards to $257-$262 million. However, the Group adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $0.4 million, with significant investments affecting profitability.

Despite losses, management is optimistic about long-term growth driven by market expansion.

Genius Sports has announced a strategic partnership with FanDuel to provide a range of official NFL data, content, and media products. This collaboration enables FanDuel, the largest mobile betting operator in the U.S., to enhance its betting experience with access to Genius Sports’ official data products. The deal solidifies Genius Sports' role at the intersection of sports leagues and sportsbooks, highlighting its value in the growing sports betting market.

Genius Sports Limited (NYSE:GENI) will disclose its third quarter 2021 results on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, before 8:00 AM EST. A conference call is scheduled for the same morning to discuss these results. The earnings release and additional materials will be available on the investors.geniussports.com. A replay of the webcast will be accessible within 24 hours post-call.

Genius Sports has gained initial approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to operate as a Sports Wagering Service Provider for six months. This milestone increases its operational reach to 18 U.S. states. Online sports betting was legalized in Louisiana in June 2021, with retail sportsbooks beginning operations. CEO Mark Locke expressed enthusiasm for partnering with Louisiana to deliver NFL data and media solutions as more states legalize sports betting.

Genius Sports has appointed Second Spectrum as the exclusive Official Tracking Data Provider for the Danish Superliga and 1st Division. This collaboration enhances data tracking and analytics in Danish soccer, enabling the identification of player and ball coordinates 25 times per second. Fans will receive new statistics, while coaches can leverage advanced analysis tools for performance tracking. This partnership follows the acquisition of Second Spectrum by Genius Sports in May 2021, which holds non-exclusive data rights to the Danish leagues through a long-standing agreement with European Leagues.