North America

NCPG recognizes Jackpocket’s commitment to social responsibility

Mobile lottery app Jackpocket has been nationally recognized for promoting responsible gaming practices with the 2019 Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award from the National...

SlatersPicks to go live and public in September after private trial run

SlatersPicks.com, a sports consulting website featuring long-time radio host Andy Slater, has announced its plans to launch to the public in September after a...

AI the focus of attention at this year’s GSA Technology Summit

The world of artificial intelligence (AI) will be the subject of the Gaming Standards Association's (GSA) Technology Summit this year. Titled "Focus on Artificial...

Penn ready for September launch in Indiana with East Chicago sportsbook

Penn National Gaming’s Ameristar Casino East Chicago will launch sports betting on September 1, subject to any required regulatory approvals. The firm will offer...

Kien Huat and Genting Malaysia in agreement to acquire Empire Resorts

Empire Resorts, the owner of Resorts World Catskills and Monticello Raceway in New York state, has reached a definitive agreement under which affiliates of...

Early days for NY sportsbooks as fortunes fluctuate in July and August

Sports wagering at Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, New York, has been subject to significant fluctuation since its launch four weeks ago. The...

Sports betting records set to fall as Pennsylvania’s online sector thrives

Online sports wagering took the lion’s share of Pennsylvania's bets for the first time in July, contributing to another monthly record handle according to...

theScore shoots for New Jersey market with approval to offer sports betting

Toronto-based media and sports betting firm theScore will now be able to make its first foray into the burgeoning New Jersey sports betting space...

DoJ files notice of appeal against New Hampshire Wire Act ruling

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed a notice of appeal following the decision in June by the United States District Court for...

That was 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. On paper, NCAA still opposes sports betting. Should it continue...

Event News

SBC Summit Western Europe

SBC Summit to examine regulation, tech, and market competition in Western Europe

SBC Summit’s dedicated Western Europe track will help operators navigate the mounting pressures facing the region’s mature gambling markets, including tighter regulation, black-market activity,...
Affiliate Leaders Summit

Affiliate Leaders Summit to feature dedicated track on Platforms & Performance

The Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 will examine the technologies, engagement strategies and content models underpinning modern affiliate performance through the dedicated 'Platforms & Performance'...
SBC Global Prediction Markets Forum

SBC’s Global Prediction Markets Forum to confront sector’s toughest questions

Prediction markets have gone from a niche curiosity to one of the most contested questions in global gambling. Are they a financial product, a...
SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026

SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...