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OpenBet boosts RG capabilities with Neccton acquisition

OpenBet has confirmed the acquisition of Austrian responsible gambling software firm Neccton as it seeks to bolster its player protection mechanisms.  Marking the firm’s first...
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New York sports betting revenue tops $150m in May despite monthly handle dip

New York sports betting revenue increased by more than $10m between April and May despite a drop in total handle, as operators enjoyed a...
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Tensions mounting between DC Lottery and Gambet provider Intralot

After a couple of years of frustrating operations, tensions are allegedly bubbling over in Washington DC between the district lottery and its sportsbook platform...
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NCAA’s Charlie Baker hints at closer sports betting ties

The President of the NCAA Charlie Baker has told stakeholders that the organization could forge closer ties to the sports betting industry to diversify...
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eCOGRA enters “crucial” Connecticut to offer integrity and testing services

eCOGRA, a firm specializing in gaming integrity, reliability and independent testing, has expanded its reach in the US online casino market after receiving a...
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Class action lawsuit asks if Fliff’s sweepstake sportsbook model is legal

A new class action lawsuit in California is challenging the idea of a sweepstakes sportsbook. The sweepstakes model has been used for poker and...
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Kambi: Tribal retail sportsbooks are not a one-size-fits-all endeavor

Kambi's Festival of Sportsbook literally covered the globe this week with panels on a range of different markets, including tribal gaming. While the mainstream...
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SportsHandle: the week that was in US sports betting

SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting. Source: ‘Pervasive’ Wagering From Colts Player Includes Bets On His...
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IGT contemplates what to do with PlayDigital and Global Gaming verticals

After a productive Q1, IGT has announced that it is looking into its options when it comes to the brand's Global Gaming and PlayDigital...
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Rhode Island offers online casino expansion one final hope

A bill to legalize online casino in Rhode Island has passed through the Senate, offering one last hope for expansion in 2023.  SB948, sponsored by...

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Dolby Millicast to discuss the power of real-time livestreaming

Tomorrow , SBC Webinars are hosting "Maximize your player engagement and profits with real-time streaming" in partnership with livestreaming experts, Dolby Millicast. Airing live...
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Jesse Learmonth has two tips for pitch contest participants

The First Pitch competition is always a highlight of SBC Summit North America and this year's contest will be no exception. And nobody knows...
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Headliners announced for SBC Summit North America 2024

SBC Summit North America will feature a powerhouse lineup of conference headliners, covering everything from legislative insights to the future of women's sports, at...
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Former Miami Dolphin Dan Marino to keynote at SBC Summit North America

Dan Marino, nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback, and former Miami Dolphin, is set to appear on an exclusive keynote panel at the upcoming SBC Summit...