North America

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Light & Wonder confirms Connie James exit as Oliver Chow takes CFO duties

Light & Wonder has announced that CFO Connie James will step down from her role at the end of August to pursue new opportunities...
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Arizona accepting applications for 3 new sports betting licenses

The Arizona Department of Gaming is opening up the application process for sportsbook operators to three new licensees. The state allows for a grand...
M&A

Golden Matrix’s MeridianBet acquisition price jumps to $331m

Golden Matrix and MeridianBet have altered the terms of the acquisition agreement which has seen the transaction value increase to $331m due to the...
CFL

FanDuel links with CFL to become authorized operator in Canada

FanDuel Canada has penned a deal with the Canadian Football League to become the league’s first authorized gaming operator.  Also becoming the league’s official sportsbook...
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Circa Casino $1.1m con man attempted similar plot at two other properties

Eyebrows were raised last week when it was reported that a man posing as Circa Casino owner Derek Stevens duped the resort out of...
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Better Collective going for social buzz with Playmaker acquisition

Better Collective has bolstered its social media production capabilities after confirming the acquisition of Playmaker HQ. Aiming to become “the leading digital sports media group”,...
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Pariplay pens EQL Games deal to expand Fusion

Pariplay has signed an agreement with ilottery provider EQL Games to expand the reach of its Fusion gaming aggregation platform. Under the terms of the...
Arizona

BetMGM bolsters Arizona presence with Gila River deal

BetMGM has strengthened its retail presence in the State of Arizona by opening a new brick-and-mortar sportsbook in partnership with Gila River Resorts &...
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Ohio poised to double sports betting tax rate to 20%

The Ohio House and Senate have reached an agreement on a budget for the state and that budget means big things for the sports...
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Betr Sportsbook near the bottom of the pack for May handle

The valuation on Betr is $300 million but the micro-betting sportsbook continues to struggle in Ohio. The sportsbook was the 17th out of 18...

Event News

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,...
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Dolby Millicast to discuss the power of real-time livestreaming

Tomorrow , SBC Webinars are hosting "Maximize your player engagement and profits with real-time streaming" in partnership with livestreaming experts, Dolby Millicast. Airing live...