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Circa Sportsbook Illinois

Circa expands into Illinois with American Place launch

Circa Sportsbook is now live in a fourth state after launching its mobile betting app in Illinois last week. In addition to the online...

Kinectify: the role of cloud technology in addressing cybersecurity threats

Michael Calvin, Chief Technology Officer at Kinectify, takes a look at some of the most recent cybersecurity breaches that have made the news and...
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Sean Conroy: Genius Sports’ BetVision represents new era of betting streaming

When Genius Sports unveiled BetVision last, it hailed the product as “the world’s first immersive sports wagering experience”, thanks to functionality that gives bettors...
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Virginia sports betting revenue declines in August

Virginia sports betting revenue declined significantly on an annual basis in August whilst comparisons with July also showed weak performance.  Data published by the Virginia...
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NFL revises gambling policy for players and staff

After strong criticism that the league's policy lacked clarity and was overly harsh, the NFL has revised its rules around the punishments for players...
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PGCB hails “impressive” 2022/23 industry progress

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Executive Director Kevin O’Toole has hailed the transformation of the agency into “one of the most respected and effective...
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Detroit casino workers overwhelmingly vote in favor of strike action

Workers in Detroit’s three land-based casinos will walk out after 99% of members authorized strike action.  The United Auto Workers union has warned that staff...
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Entain closes Angstrom Sports acquisition

Entain has formally closed the deal to acquire Angstrom Sports in a bid to improve the sportsbook capabilities of the BetMGM platform.  Terms of the...
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DC Circuit Court denies West Flagler stay request in Florida sports betting case

The DC Circuit Court has rejected West Flagler and Associates’ request for a stay motion in its appeal against the launch of legal sports...
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Las Vegas casino workers vote to take strike action

Las Vegas casino operators are set for even more disruption after The Culinary Workers Union voted in favor of taking strike action as part...

Event News

SBC Summit Rio: Exploring a wealth of regional opportunities

The inaugural edition of SBC Summit Rio is set to present over 2,000 delegates with an in-depth, Brazilian-focused, conference agenda providing senior executives insights...
SBC x IBJR

SBC partners with IBJR for inaugural SBC Summit Rio

SBC and The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) have entered into a deal that will see the Brazilian institution taking on the role...
SBC Awards 2023

SBC Awards 10th Anniversary Unveiled the Champions of Betting and iGaming

SBC marked the grand 10th-anniversary edition of the SBC Awards with a spectacular celebration, honoring the exceptional individuals and companies whose unwavering commitment to...
SBC Summit 2024

SBC Summit Finds New Home in Lisbon

SBC's flagship global event SBC Summit has a new home in Lisbon starting in 2024, in order to meet the demands of the industry's...