North America

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.
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NerdWallet: Sports bettors think Trump policies will provide more gambling money

A significant proportion of sports bettors in the U.S. see wagering as a form of investment, and one-third believes that President Donald Trump's economic...
Playtech Chair Bian Mattingley Steps Down

Brian Mattingley to step down as Playtech chair in coming months

Mattingley joined Playtech as Chair in 2021.
Indiana Online Casino Bill Committee

House Public Policy Committee in Indiana passes iGaming bill

On Tuesday, House members approved a a series of amendments to House Bill 1432.
Defy the Odds Co-Founder Sue Schneider

Schneider: Women’s sports provide an opportunity for start ups

Sue Schneider is a longtime gaming executive with a storied and recognized career that has earned her a spot in the Sports Betting Hall...
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Illinois and Maryland bills would legalize against the house DFS

Lawmakers in both Illinois and Maryland have introduced bills that would legalize against-the-house daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests.In Illinois, State Sen. Lakesia Collins' SB...
PENN Entertainment All-Index Report 2024 All-In Diversity Project

PENN claims top spot in latest All-Index inclusivity report

Aristocrat closed as the top operator in last year's All-Index report.
Circa Sports Circa Squares Super Bowl LIX

Circa Sports launches squares game ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Super Bowl LIX will take place on Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Event News

SBC Summit Europe

SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe

SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
SBC Summit 2026 ribbon-cutting

SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...

SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
SBC Summit Europe Amsterdam announcement

SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...
SBC Summit Lisbon

SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030

SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...