North America

NCPG hails return of GAP Act to promote safer gambling in military

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the national organization for people and their families who are affected by problem gambling and gambling addiction,...

TIF free-to-enter contests will highlight need for greater betting options

Commencing July 13, the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation (TIF) is launching a series of free-to-enter contests over the next eight Saturdays in which participants will...

MGM announces dates for second quarter earnings updates

MGM has announced the dates for its forthcoming updates on second quarter earnings for its Resorts International and MGM Growth Properties divisions.MGM Resorts International...

IGT inks extended partnership with Colorado Lottery to 2025

International Game Technology subsidiary IGT Global Solutions Corporation has signed a four-year contract extension to provide the Colorado Lottery with new lottery technology through...

Betting on Sports Webinar Series Kicks Off with ‘Rare Breed – Betting on Politics’

SBC’s new fortnightly ‘Betting on Sports webinar series’ opens on Wednesday 10 July 2019 (11am ET) with Rare Breed – Betting on Politics, which...

Slow economy and market maturity impact profits at SaskGaming

SaskGaming, the operator of two casinos in the province of Saskatchewan, Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw, has published its annual report showing profits...

MGM agrees to acquire AAF sports betting technology platform

MGM Resorts has agreed to acquire proprietary sports betting technology developed by the now defunct Alliance of American Football League (AAF) for $125,000 plus...

Hard Rock International makes Forbes diversity list for second year

Casino operator Hard Rock International has been recognized by Forbes Magazine in its 2019 list of America's Best Employers for Women within the travel...

Kevin Smith appointment strengthens SBC’s North American events and media operation 

SBC (Sports Betting Community) has further strengthened its US operation with the appointment of Kevin Smith as Director of Marketing & Communications, North America.Following...

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.Maine Legal Sports Betting On Hold As Governor Demurs On...

Event News

SBC Summit Europe

SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe

SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
SBC Summit 2026 ribbon-cutting

SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...

SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
SBC Summit Europe Amsterdam announcement

SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...
SBC Summit Lisbon

SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030

SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...