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Virginia Lottery fines Betway $20K for contacting self-excluded patrons

Betway has to pony up $20,000 for violations related to vendor registration and responsible gambling policies in Virginia. According to the report posted by the...
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SportsHandle: the week that was in US sports betting

It’s Friday on SBC Americas so once more our colleagues over at SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in...
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Michigan regulators move to ban prop-style DFS games

The Michigan Gaming Control Board is exploring new regulations that would ban the use of prop-bet-style DFS games in the state.  Under the proposed regulations,...
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Tennessee eliminates revenue from monthly sports betting report

Just how much information a monthly revenue report offers can vary wildly from state to state. Some states break down everything by operator and...
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Hard Rock unveils Rocksino property in Deadwood, SD

Hard Rock International has celebrated the opening of The Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood as part of its expansion in the US.  The property, located...
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Circa among seven Kentucky online sportsbook applicants, Fanatics isn’t

Kentucky can have up to 27 online operators, but the first round of applicants to come into the state generated just seven applicants, and...
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Disney’s Iger says Penn’s ESPN offer was ‘by far’ the best

Wednesday afternoon it was Disney's turn to speak about the blockbuster deal with Penn Entertainment to launch ESPN BET. During the Q2 earnings call...
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New survey claims ESPN BET will win over bettors

It was only on Tuesday that news of ESPN BET’s launch came into the ether, and it is still months before the app launches,...

Are secondary betting markets key to a more social betting experience?

In part two of a discussion with SBC Americas, Amelco’s Head of US Brandon Walker was joined by BetSwap Co-Founder & CEO Brent Winston...
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Catena Media partners with The Sporting News amidst cost reduction plan

Catena Media is divesting from its UK and Australian businesses, but that does not mean the company is not continuing to be mindful and...

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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...
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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...