North America

Birches Health WagerWire Wire Industries Partnership

Birches Health lands RG deal with WagerWire’s parent company

Birches Health and Wire Industries will explore integrating AI tools into the WagerWire platform.
NBA Terry Rozier Probe Investigation Illegal Gambling Scheme

Report: Feds looking into Rozier for ties to NBA gambling scheme

The scheme allegedly led to Rozier manipulating his play during the 2022-23 season.
Praying mantis cannibalizing other mantis, like some suggest online casinos cannibalize retail casinos.

Cannibalization dominated the conversation at MD online casino hearing

Last year, the Maryland Senate was where hopes to legalize online casinos died. This year, it was the site of an inauspicious start for...
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BetMGM slapped with $261K fine in PA for letting self-excluders gamble

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has fined BetMGM $260,905 for 152 instances of allowing individuals on the Board’s self-exclusion list to gamble on...
Joonas Karhu

Bojoko’s Joonas Karhu on mitigating risks with no-deposit free spins in Canada

No-deposit free spins are one of the most powerful promotional tools online casinos have. The idea of the freebie can bring in enormous amounts...
CFTC Prediction Markets Political Betting Caroline Pham Roundtable

Acting CFTC Chair to host roundtables to discuss political betting

The roundtables will take place over the next several months.
1040 tax form representing income tax, which North Carolinans are not allowed to deduct gambling losses on

North Carolina bill would fix state gambling loss tax issue

A group of North Carolina lawmakers think it's only fair that bettors should be able to deduct their gambling losses on their taxes.Introduced on...
PENN Entertainment Proxy Battle HG Vora Capital Managment

Investment firm starts proxy battle with PENN Entertainment

In March 2021, shares of PENN reached an all-time high of $136.47.
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MGM agrees to cough up $45M to settle cyberattack lawsuit

MGM Resorts has agreed to pay $45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit related to two data breaches.An order granting preliminary approval for the...
Underdog Fantasy Contract Extension Gil's Arena

Underdog reaches contract extension with hit show Gil’s Arena

Gil's Arena aims to surpass ESPN’s First Take in viewers per episode by 2026.

Event News

SBC Summit SBC Connect

SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect

SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...
SBC Global Prediction Markets Forum

SBC unveils new Global Prediction Markets Forum in Lisbon 

SBC has announced the launch of the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new standalone event dedicated to one of the fastest-evolving sectors in betting...
SBC Summit

SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates

SBC Summit will introduce three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing.Running from September...
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...