North America

Delaware extends lottery platform deal with 888

Online gaming firm 888 has extended its contract with the Delaware Lottery for a further two years to continue powering the state platform. 888’s...

Paddy Power Betfair boosts US footprint with FanDuel acquisition

In a surprise move, the governance of Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) has confirmed that it will create a new US facing subsidiary combining its...

No need for federal intervention in sports betting legislation

Legislation of sports betting in the US should be free of federal government interference, because many states already have the regulations, infrastructure and experienced...

Borgata poised to take sports wagering the moment regulations are in place

Atlantic City’s biggest casino, The Borgata, is preparing for legalised sports betting with a renaming of its existing race book facility which will now...

Genius Sports: Why data is key to integrity in US sports betting

The overturning of PASPA this week has meant that methods of ensuring integrity in US sports betting will once again be thrust under the...

Vegas workers vote in their thousands to go on strike

Members of Unite Here’s Culinary and Bartenders Unions have voted to authorise a citywide strike. 25,000 union members participated in two voting sessions throughout...

AGA president underlines top priorities for legalised sports betting

In a letter to federal lawmakers, American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman has reiterated the gaming industry’s top priorities in the evolving...

OLG extends instant lottery deal with Scientific Games

Scientific Games Corporation has announced that Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), the Ontario, Canada-based government agency that manages gaming, lottery, and internet gaming, as well...

NFL identifies four core principles to develop US sports betting

NFL Chief Commissioner Roger Goodell has issued an official statement, confirming the pro-league’s position with regards to US betting following last week’s Supreme Court repeal...

Live sports lotteries are the next big growth category says Brad Cummings

"The next big growth category” is how Brad Cummings, founder and CEO at EquiLottery, has described the potential development of live sports lotteries on...

Event News

John English Sports betting Hall of Fame

Sports Betting HOF: The late John English’s impact on Vegas

In February of 2024, the gambling world lost a true innovator in the field, in the form of John English.With a career spanning over...
Jay Kornegay

Sports Betting HOF: Jay Kornegay and the Westgate SuperBook

Jay Kornegay began his journey in the sports betting industry more than 25 years ago. He’s been integral to the establishment of brick-and-mortar sportsbooks...
Jennifer Shatley, ROGA - Combating responsible gambling's identity crisis

Player Protection Symposium: Combating responsible gambling’s identity crisis

Does responsible gambling have an identity problem? And if so, is that identity problem holding it back? At the SBC Summit North America Player Protection...
Mark Hicks and Martin Lycka Player Protection Symposium

NCAA counted 2K instances of bettor harassment during March Madness

According to NCAA Managing Director Mark Hicks, the organization has a pretty clear understanding of the scope of bettor harassment on social media. Speaking to...