MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle has praised the ‘strong’ operational performance of the company in Q1 as increased weekend demand and a ‘better mix of business’ led to increased revenues and a reduction in net losses. 

MGM Resorts buoyed by Aria integration and COVID recovery in ‘strong’ Q1

MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle has praised the ‘strong’ operational performance of the company in Q1 as increased weekend demand and...

MGM builds global vision with $607m LeoVegas offer

US casino operator MGM Resorts has strengthened its hand in the global online gaming world after announcing plans to acquire Swedish online gaming firm...

Safe Bet Show: ‘People in US industry are cognizant of consumer protection’

The US gambling industry is moving in a ‘really great’ way in terms of implementing responsible gambling measures, with a collective responsibility towards keeping...

Declan Raines, TransUnion: Setting a benchmark for responsible gaming

As more states begin to embrace mobile wagering legislation, it is becoming increasingly apparent that legislators will place responsible gaming practises at the forefront...
Hussain Naqi: Journeying Inside The Pocket of F2P engagement

Hussain Naqi: Journeying Inside The Pocket of F2P engagement

Hussain Naqi reflects on his journey from the Jacksonville Jaguars to becoming the Founder and CEO of Inside The Pocket, where he explains how...

Lisa Waterfield, FSB: reflecting on the importance of tribal gaming

Sports betting offers an immense amount of opportunity as North America moves forward with continued regulation across the region, according to Lisa Waterfield, North...
Thomas Hill of Prove explains why operators must choose a multi-factor solution that complies with regulation and prevents fraud and proxy betting.

Prove’s Thomas Hill: Operators that pick the right 2FA will attract more patrons

New Jersey has recently passed legislation calling for internet and mobile gaming to provide two-factor authentication (2FA). Although 2FA has been used by companies...

Stewart Groumoutis to maximize OpenBet’s Canadian commercial opportunities

OpenBet has cemented its position within the Canadian sports betting market by hiring Stewart Groumoutis, who will serve as the company’s new VP Commercial...
Max Bichsel of OntarioBets examines the Canadian market and explains what the future holds for the country as more provinces regulate sports wagering.

Max Bichsel: Provinces will observe Ontario closely for their own regulation steps

Following the launch of the Ontario online sports betting and igaming market on April 4, SBC Americas has spoken to Max Bichsel, Vice President...

Odds On Compliance opens the Playbook on US sports betting

Odds On Compliance will provide a comprehensive overview of all state-by-state sports betting, igaming and gambling regulation and compliance information across the US with...

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How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...
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Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming

Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
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SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice

As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
SBC Summit Americas

SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections

SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...