North America

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Gary Green gathering consortium of investors for IGT swoop

Gary Green Gaming has confirmed that it is convening a consortium of private equity backers to fund a purchase of IGT’s slots business.  Announcing this...
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US Integrity hopes AthleteAlert generates the data needed on bettor harassment

As concerns continue to grow around the harassment of athletes, particularly student-athletes, many think something needs to be done. However, most will agree that...
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Caesars celebrates Nebraska entry as temp Columbus Casino opens doors

Caesars Entertainment has confirmed the opening of its temporary casino facility in Colombus, Nebraska as the construction of its permanent casino continues.  Located at Platte...
HR

Pariplay bolsters client relationships with Ashley Bloor as new Partnership Director

Pariplay has confirmed the appointment of Ashley Bloor as its new Director of Partnerships as the NeoGames subsidiary aims to strengthen its position in...
acquisition

OpenBet boosts RG capabilities with Neccton acquisition

OpenBet has confirmed the acquisition of Austrian responsible gambling software firm Neccton as it seeks to bolster its player protection mechanisms.  Marking the firm’s first...
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New York sports betting revenue tops $150m in May despite monthly handle dip

New York sports betting revenue increased by more than $10m between April and May despite a drop in total handle, as operators enjoyed a...
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Tensions mounting between DC Lottery and Gambet provider Intralot

After a couple of years of frustrating operations, tensions are allegedly bubbling over in Washington DC between the district lottery and its sportsbook platform...
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NCAA’s Charlie Baker hints at closer sports betting ties

The President of the NCAA Charlie Baker has told stakeholders that the organization could forge closer ties to the sports betting industry to diversify...
Connecticut

eCOGRA enters “crucial” Connecticut to offer integrity and testing services

eCOGRA, a firm specializing in gaming integrity, reliability and independent testing, has expanded its reach in the US online casino market after receiving a...
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Class action lawsuit asks if Fliff’s sweepstake sportsbook model is legal

A new class action lawsuit in California is challenging the idea of a sweepstakes sportsbook. The sweepstakes model has been used for poker and...

Event News

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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...
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Jesse Learmonth has two tips for pitch contest participants

The First Pitch competition is always a highlight of SBC Summit North America and this year's contest will be no exception. And nobody knows...