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History
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Covers.com was established in 1995 by Paul Lavers and Joe MacDonald as an online information [platform](https://complete-jobs.co.uk/employer/the-bet-naija-promo-code-2026-is-yohaig) for [sports bettors](https://silatdating.com/@jaiedelson7784). [1] [2] [3] Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the platform got popularity among sports wagering lovers due to its comprehensive protection of wagering information. [1] +
For the 1997 World Figure Skating Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland, SportsDirect developed the very first website to offer real-time [coverage](https://dion.su/loris57673) of the event. [1] During the early 2000s, Covers.com became a significant affiliate and information resource for sportsbooks. [4] In 2005, it acquired Wagerline.com. [5] +
In 2007, Covers was granted Halifax's company of the year award. [5] +
In 2009, the creators divided their organization interests: Lavers concentrated on a sis company (SportsDirect Inc.), while [MacDonald](http://153.122.53.106/earnestroepke) ended up being the [sole owner](http://117.157.65.4313000/brendapaling18) of Covers.com. [6] Under MacDonald's direction, Covers expanded its and [worldwide](https://researchchemicalwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Betnaija_Promotion_Code_This_2026_Is_YOHAIG) audience. [6] +
In 2015, Covers Media Group, which operated Covers.com, was obtained by Gracenote, a U.S.-based information company owned at the time by Tribune Media, as part of an expansion into sports statistics services. [7] The [acquisition](http://47.112.106.15210880/gladyssylvia21) likewise [consisted](https://git.velines.de/jasonchavers4) of SportsDirect Inc., with the combined deal valued at around $54 million. [7] Following the acquisition, Covers run as part of Tribune Media's digital assets.Tribune sold Gracenote to Nielsen in 2017 however kept Covers.com as a direct consumer-focused residential or commercial property. [8] +
In 2022, Covers and Postmedia Network accepted distribute betting analysis and chances content across Postmedia's nationwide news outlets. [9] [10] +
Platform
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Covers.com is an online platform providing sports betting info and tools to users. It publishes real-time content covering significant sports leagues and [occasions](https://gratisafhalen.be/author/willianlero/) and released a mobile app in 2019. The platform also hosts neighborhood forums where users go over betting picks, and provides free-to-play contests. [11] It has an active neighborhood of 20 million users. [12] +
References
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^ a b c Brearton, Steve (April 12, 2006). "Media company ranked best company". The Globe and Mail. +^ "High loonie blamed for cuts at sports details business". CBC.ca. +^ "Nova Scotia accepts sports-tip organization as sure thing". The Globe and Mail. April 12, 2006. +^ "iGaming History WRIGHT". +^ a b Won, Shirley (February 9, 2007). "Internet sports service wins top Halifax award". The Globe and Mail. +^ a b Bousquet, Tim (January 2, 2018). "Here are the Nova Scotians called in the Paradise Papers". [Halifax Examiner](http://141.164.53.2213000/dianeread96824). +^ a b Fisher, Eric (May 27, 2015). "Gracenote Jumps Into Sports Data Market After Buying Infostrada, Sports Direct For $54M". [Sports Business](https://t2k.in/andressiddins2) Journal. +^ Weitman, Gary (February 1, 2017). "Tribune Media Completes Sale of Gracenote for $560 Million". +^ "Postmedia and Covers Launch Content Partnership|Postmedia". +^ "Postmedia partner with Covers.com for high-grade gaming protection". Toronto Sun. +^ "Covers.com Celebrates Their $25,000 Streak Survivor Contest Winner". +^ "Covers.com profile".
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