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SportsHandle: the week that was in US sports betting

It’s Friday on SBC Americas so once more our colleagues over at SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in...
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Michigan regulators move to ban prop-style DFS games

The Michigan Gaming Control Board is exploring new regulations that would ban the use of prop-bet-style DFS games in the state.  Under the proposed regulations,...
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Tennessee eliminates revenue from monthly sports betting report

Just how much information a monthly revenue report offers can vary wildly from state to state. Some states break down everything by operator and...
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Hard Rock unveils Rocksino property in Deadwood, SD

Hard Rock International has celebrated the opening of The Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood as part of its expansion in the US.  The property, located...
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Circa among seven Kentucky online sportsbook applicants, Fanatics isn’t

Kentucky can have up to 27 online operators, but the first round of applicants to come into the state generated just seven applicants, and...
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Disney’s Iger says Penn’s ESPN offer was ‘by far’ the best

Wednesday afternoon it was Disney's turn to speak about the blockbuster deal with Penn Entertainment to launch ESPN BET. During the Q2 earnings call...
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New survey claims ESPN BET will win over bettors

It was only on Tuesday that news of ESPN BET’s launch came into the ether, and it is still months before the app launches,...

Are secondary betting markets key to a more social betting experience?

In part two of a discussion with SBC Americas, Amelco’s Head of US Brandon Walker was joined by BetSwap Co-Founder & CEO Brent Winston...
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Catena Media partners with The Sporting News amidst cost reduction plan

Catena Media is divesting from its UK and Australian businesses, but that does not mean the company is not continuing to be mindful and...
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Betway strikes ace as Andy Roddick joins as ambassador

Betway has confirmed that former tennis world number one and US Open champion Andy Roddick has joined its global ambassador portfolio.  Roddick, who was the...

Event News

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Former WNBA prez to talk women and sports at SBC Summit in NJ

The 2024 edition of SBC Summit North America is a week away. Among some of the more noteworthy speakers on the agenda is Donna...

Countdown to SBC Summit North America, welcoming 5K delegates next week

The upcoming SBC Summit North America, set to be held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey from May 7-9, will welcome a...
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Webinar recap: Real-time livestreaming enhances gaming experience when done right

Register to watch the full webinar by clicking here. For gaming providers, connection with the audience is key. Without a stellar live and interactive user experience,...
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Global Gaming Women’s Breakfast: A tradition of empowerment at SBC Summit NA

At SBC events, the Global Gaming Women Breakfast Meetup has become a cherished tradition. With more women from diverse industry backgrounds participating in conferences,...