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IBIA International Betting Integrity Association Q3 2024 Report

Tennis and soccer lead IBIA’s latest suspicious activity report

The IBIA’s latest report includes eSports but does not tie the results to specific regions.
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Bovada closes up shop offline in Massachusetts after C&D

Around three weeks after the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) issued a cease-and-desist letter to the owner of Bovada, the offshore operator has shut down...
Checkd Group James Prosser Growth Director

Prosser joins Checkd Group as company’s first Growth Director

Prosser previously worked with Checkd Group as a Growth Consultant.

ICRG receives half a million dollars in industry donations

The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) received donations totaling $500,000 from major industry stakeholders at recent landmark events.The ICRG said in a release...
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BetVictor signs 7-time NBA All-Star McGrady as RG ambassador

Seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady has signed with BVGroup as the BetVictor brand's Safer Gambling Ambassador in Canada.McGrady is a familiar face and name...
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Zula Casino celebrates first year of success

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the social casino Zula Casino, the SBC Americas team caught up with Tamar Laypan, Zula program manager,...
Integrity Compliance David Rebuck IC360 Special Advisor

Former New Jersey DGE Director joins IC360 as Special Advisor

In his role at IC360, Rebuck will offer his expertise on compliance matters.
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Missouri sports betting opponents scrap $1.2M in pre-election ads

While the supporters of sports betting in Missouri continue to spend big, the main opposition campaign is tightening the purse strings when it comes...
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Catena lays off some content and marketing staff in advance of Q3 call

Catena Media will offer a full look at the company's financial standing during its earnings call on Nov. 7 but an announcement today indicates...
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Massachusetts online lottery launch delayed to 2026

Those hoping to be playing the lottery on their phone in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts next year need to revise that timeline.During a recent...

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Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
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How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...
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Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming

Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
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SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice

As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....