North America

DraftKings appoints Vegas sportsbook ‘legend’ Avello as new director

Sports betting platform provider DraftKings has announced the appointment this week of Johnny Avello who joins the firm as a director on its rapidly...

MGM CEO reflects on anniversary of “unforgettable act of terror”

Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts has issued a statement on behalf of the company on the first anniversary of the Route...

Idemia to supply OLG with next generation lottery terminals in Canada

Augmented identity solutions provider Idemia has been selected to provide the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) with its next generation Elite lottery terminals...

Industry puts its case for state oversight of US sports betting

The eyes and ears of the US sports betting sector will have been trained intently on last week's Congressional sports betting hearing. What did...
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Betinvest looks to catch a bigger slice of US sports betting market

Betinvest has confirmed it will be using its presence at this year’s G2E Las Vegas exhibition to drive it’s established sports betting positioning across...

Social poker can unlock pre-regulated US markets says Connective Games

Poker network platform provider Connective Games has launched a new, free to play game format aimed at the US market. The company's Social Gaming is...
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That was the week that was in US sports betting

Another week of news and developments in the US sports betting market, as viewed by our colleagues across the pond at SportsHandle.com.Here’s What Happened...

PlayAGS forges corporate link-up with Vegas Golden Knights hockey team

PlayAGS has become the first gaming equipment supplier to enter into a multi-year corporate partnership with the Vegas Golden Knights National Hockey League franchise....

NetEnt makes its first entry on regulated Canadian lottery market

Following completed technical integration, a range of NetEnt’s popular games has now gone live with British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) through an agreement with...

NFL calls for closer state/federal partnership to oversee sports betting

Speaking at this week’s post-PASPA Judiciary Hearing in the House of Representatives, the NFL’s executive VP, communications and public affairs, Jocelyn Moore, outlined the...

Event News

Affiliate Leaders Awards Shortlist

Meet the Nominees: Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed

SBC has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards, taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, September 30.More...
Loserball CEO Jonathan Gruber, who spoke with SBC Americas.

Q&A: Loserball’s Jonathan Gruber on entering a competitive gaming market

SBC Summit Americas 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., provided key stakeholders from around the world an opportunity to discuss the landscape of online gaming.Loserball...

SBC Summit explores invisible KYC and AI-powered design in iGaming

SBC Summit 2026 will examine how operators can craft smoother, smarter and more engaging experiences for online casino players through its dedicated iGaming Product...

TAP Air Portugal named official airline partner of SBC Summit & Affiliate Leaders Summit

Attendees travelling to SBC Summit and the Affiliate Leaders Summit will be able to access exclusive discounted flights to Lisbon thanks to a new...