North America

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IGT flaunts green credentials with SBTi validation

IGT has notified investors that it has received validation from the Scientific-Based Target initiative (SBTi) for its near and long-term net zero carbon emissions...
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BetMGM rolls out new live roulette game in New Jersey

BetMGM has agreed a deal with Borgata to roll out a new omnichannel roulette casino game in New Jersey. The game will also be...
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Catena Media razor focused on North America as UK and Aus sites dumped

Catena Media is continuing its transformation to a North American-facing company as it confirmed the sale of its UK and Australian assets for a...
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Iowa Racing and Gaming responds to college athlete betting charges

While the details of the allegations and investigations into several Iowa and Iowa State college athletes continue to come out, the state regulators responded...
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Bally’s North America Interactive still a loss maker in Q2

Bally’s North America Interactive unit has gone through a revamp, which will continue throughout the summer, but the changes have not turned into a...
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MGM CEO Hornbuckle criticizes BetMGM product

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle has conceded that parts of the BetMGM product “is not where we want it to be” but hopes that...
Betsson Sportsbook North America

Betsson’s Coming to America story

Everyone in the betting industry knows Betsson, right?. It’s the powerhouse European operator that is making inroads in Colorado and Ontario with its Betsafe...
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Martin Lycka honored by NCPG for RG ‘excellence’

The National Council on Problem Gambling has recognized Entain’s Martin Lycka in its 2023 National Awards for his excellence in the responsible gambling field. Lycka,...
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Rush Street Interactive ekes into Q2 profitability after 35% YoY growth

It wasn't long ago that profitability seemed like a speck on the horizon but more and more operators are reporting that Q2 was indeed...
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Desert Diamond’s AZ sportsbook performance continues to improve

Last May, Desert Diamond Sportsbook accounted for just $500,000 of more than $461 million in wagers in Arizona. This past May, the local sportsbook...

Event News

SBC announces major industry event launch in 2025 with SBC Summit Americas

SBC announces major 2025 event launch with SBC Summit Americas

SBC has announced the launch of SBC Summit Americas, a reimagined show that combines the strengths of SBC Summit North America and SBC Summit...

Protecting integrity in sports and betting means educating all parties

Behind the scenes, attempts to ensure integrity in sports and sports betting are constantly ongoing. But with the issue under the microscope due to...
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Cordish’s Rob Norton ballparks casino cannibalization at 15-23%

To some in the industry, Rob Norton is an obstructionist. The president of Cordish Gaming's stance against iGaming legislation in states like Maryland has...
Dan Marino SBC Summit North America

SBC Summit North America draws 5,000 attendees

SBC Summit North America once again packed The Meadowlands Convention Center for two days of networking, conference content and conversation. "We had nearly 5,000 of...