How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

In Massachusetts, like in many states, things are changing fast in gaming.The state launched digital sports betting in March 2023 and experienced an immediate...
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PGA of America joins Have A Game Plan Campaign following ESPN Bet partnership

Following the announcement of ESPN Bet as the official betting partner of the PGA Championship, the PGA of America has confirmed that it has...
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...

SBC launches Player Protection Hub with new editor

SBC Media is launching the Player Protection Hub, a members-only community hub designed to share news, insight, research, education and best practices in responsible...
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Sports bettors more likely to binge drink according to the ICRG

Sports bettors are more likely to binge drink and consume more alcohol according to a new study from the International Center for Responsible Gambling...
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New online casino payments solution launched by Paysafe

In 2023, Paysafe reported an annualized transactional volume of $140 billion.
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Iowa athletes file federal suit against sports betting investigators

A group of 26 athletes from Iowa and Iowa State University are suing the state for its allegedly unconstitutional investigation into their sports betting...

Safe Bet Show: Arthur Paikowsky talks his life in fundraising and the work of...

The Martin Lycka Safe Bet Show returned this month and Arthur Paikowsky, President of the International Centre for Responsible Gambling (ICRG), was the man...
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Pennsylvania legislators introduce bill to ban credit card use for online gaming

A bill has been introduced that would prevent players in Pennsylvania from using credit cards to fund their online gambling activities.Senate Bill 1159, introduced...

Event News

SBC Events announcement on recognized hours

SBC brings CPD-accredited learning to SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit

Professionals attending SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit this September will be able to turn three days of industry learning into recognized Continuing Professional...
SBC Summit AI Academy

SBC Summit’s AI Academy to cover AI agents, deepfake threats, human-AI collaboration

From spotting deepfake fraud to building your own AI assistant, SBC Summit's new AI Academy will take delegates beyond the theory of artificial intelligence...
SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meet-Ups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming...
Michael Jordan SBC Summit

Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026

Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...