North America

Churchill close to securing controlling share in Rivers

Churchill Downs is closer yet to owning a majority holding in Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Illinois in a move that would see it...

New legal challenge for DoJ in wake of Wire Act re-appraisal

The US Department of Justice faces a fresh legal challenge to its recently announced rethink on the Federal Wire Act. A lawsuit was filed...

SportCaller and FanDuel join together for some March Madness

Free-to-play (FTP) sports game provider SportCaller has inked a new deal with US sportsbook operator FanDuel. The parternship sees the former roll out a...

Better Collective launches intelligence hub for US bettors

Better Collective, a developer of educational igaming platforms, has launched a gambling intelligence network of state-specific wagering websites through its www.US-Bookies.com hub. Each website...

Ocean Resort Casino partners with Arena Football League

Atlantic City’s Ocean Resort Casino has entered into a new partnership with the Arena Football League. The facility will become the official hotel 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.DraftKings Sportsbook’s Johnny Avello Talks Oscars, Identifies Potential Upsets The 91st...

Strategic initiatives pay off for Boyd Gaming in 2018

Boyd Gaming Corporation has published its Q4 and full-year financial results for the year ended December 31, 2018. For the full year the firm reported...

Frissora points to solid performance in Caesars’ latest financials

Caesars Entertainment Corporation has reported its Q4 fourth and full-year 2018 results with fourth quarter net revenues increased 11.3%, or $214m, from $1.90bn to $2.12bn. Fourth quarter...

Good Karma payouts here to stay says PointsBet’s Johnny Aitken

Tier one sportsbook operator PointsBet has confirmed it will come good on a “Good Karma Payout” in response to the recent Duke vs UNC game, in...

Changes at the top for MGM Resorts as streamlining progress begins

As part of its highly touted MGM 2020 initiative, MGM Resorts International has made changes to its leadership team and set in motion a...

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...