World Sports Network (WSN)

Industry| Gambling
Founded| 2005; 19 years ago (2005)
Headquarters| Copenhagen, Denmark
Services|

* Online sportsbook reviews
* Online casino reviews
* Betting tips and analysis
* Gambling news

Parent| Gaming Innovation Group (GiG)
Website| wsn.com

The World Sports Network (WSN) is an online sports and betting website that provides comprehensive, unbiased, and meticulously researched data on online gambling in the United States and Canada. The website provides information for online bettors, including sportsbook evaluations, online casino reviews, wagering guides, articles on tips and strategies, and industry news and developments, enabling them to make well-informed decisions.[1]

## Contents

* 1 History
* 1.1 2008
* 1.2 2016
* 1.3 2018
* 1.4 2019
* 1.5 2020
* 1.6 2022
* 1.7 2023
* 2 Operations
* 3 In the media
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## History[edit]

The World Sports Network (WSN) was established in China in 2005 as a consumer sports website focused on soccer.[2]

### 2008[edit]

To fund its expansion into additional sports verticals, WSN secured funding from Valhalla Investments Inc. and appointed Mark Blandford as its director.

### 2016[edit]

WSN was acquired by the Gaming Innovation Group and secured the domain name wsn.com.

### 2018[edit]

WSN was relaunched as a sports betting website targeting the US betting market.

### 2019[edit]

Over the years, WSN obtained vendor betting licenses from various state gaming regulatory boards to provide affiliate marketing services in the United States.

### 2020[edit]

WSN launched a weekly sports betting podcast, Wise Kracks hosted by Bill Krackomberger.

### 2022[edit]

In 2022, WSN expanded to launch an online casino section on its website. The website started publishing online casino reviews, sweepstakes casino reviews, and gambling guides to cater to the information needs of online casino gamblers in the United States and Canada.[3]

In addition to offering in-depth, comprehensive reviews, betting guides, and news articles, WSN also conducts various research studies cited in national and international publications. Notable projects include studying the player profiles of national teams participating in the World Cup 2022, depicting that 17% of players were not born in the country they represent. In another study, WSN researched the negativity tennis players were subjected to in Twitter posts and on Facebook.[4]

### 2023[edit]

In 2023, based on comprehensive research, WSN ranked the best tailgate locations in the NFL and college football across the United States.[5]

In March 2023, WSN ended its podcast Wise Kracks and launched a new podcast “Ride The Line.”

In April 2023, WSN reimagined sports stars as characters in Wes Anderson, which drew attention online and in news outlets.[6]

WSN now provides affiliate marketing services in more than 25 US states, including New Jersey, Indiana, Pennsylvania,[7] Colorado, West Virginia, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, Virginia, Wyoming, Arizona, Connecticut, Maryland, Louisiana, Kansas, New York, Tennessee, Ohio, Massachusetts, and Kentucky. The website also has a license to operate in Ontario, Canada.[8]

## Operations[edit]

The World Sports Network (WSN) is an independent online platform that serves as a comprehensive sports and betting resource for American and Canadian players.[9]

The website offers in-depth reviews of major legal sportsbooks, breaking news in the US and global sports arenas, betting statistics, tips, previews, and predictions and odds coverage for various international competitions. The platform extends its expertise to online casino reviews, catering to diverse player preferences. The platform also assists users in navigating state-specific betting legislation and provides information on bonuses offered by sportsbooks and online casinos. Backed by an international team of sports and betting experts, WSN's reviews are known for their thorough and realistic assessment of the online gaming experience, serving as a reliable resource for both seasoned and novice players.[10]

## In the media[edit]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Staff, PE Hub (11 December 2008). "World Sports Network Raises First Round of Funding". PE Hub. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
2. ↑ Levy, Joe (19 February 2020). "Gaming Innovation Group launches affiliate services in Pennsylvania". EGR North America. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
3. ↑ "GiG's World Sports Network launches sports betting podcast with Bill Krackomberger | Yogonet International". www.yogonet.com. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
4. ↑ Miller, George (1 July 2020). "GiG Secures Sports Betting License in Colorado for WSN.com". europeangaming.eu. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
5. ↑ published, Daniel John (25 April 2023). "Ronaldo in Wes Anderson? AI art just keeps getting weirder". Creative Bloq. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
6. ↑ "Chiefs fans lined up to tailgate 19 hours before divisional round game kickoff". Chiefs Wire. 21 January 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
7. ↑ Miller, George (19 February 2020). "GiG Secures Gaming Service Provider Authorisation in Pennsylvania for WSN.com". europeangaming.eu. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
8. ↑ "GiG secures vendor registration for flagship affiliate WSN in Virginia". sbcamericas.com. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
9. ↑ "New Data Reveals Which Players Receive Most Online Abuse". IMDb. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
10. ↑ "Soccer newsletter: Cristiano Ronaldo continues to tarnish his legacy". Los Angeles Times. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2023.

## External links[edit]

* Official website
* World Sports Network (WSN) on Twitter
* World Sports Network (WSN) on Instagram
* World Sports Network (WSN) on TikTok
* World Sports Network (WSN) on YouTube
* World Sports Network (WSN) on LinkedIn
* World Sports Network (WSN) podcast on Spotify