North America

Circa Sports Kentucky Temporary Retail Sportsbook

Temporary retail sportsbook from Circa Sports to open in Kentucky

Circa is also licensed for wagering in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Nevada.
OpenBet Endeavor H1 2024

Endeavor considers OpenBet sale amid favorable growth

As of Aug. 9, OpenBet has a portfolio of more than 200 partners.
Optimove Partnership Captain Up Gamanza

Captain Up and Gamanza secure partnerships with Optimove

The deals will see Captain Up and Gamanza have real-time gamification events synchronized with Optimov.
Kentucky Sports Betting Figures June 2024

Sportsbooks in Kentucky close June with $150M handle

Kentucky law imposes a 14.2% tax on adjusted gross revenue for online operators.
BetMGM Casino Dragon Train North America

Dragon Train makes US market debut on BetMGM Casino

Dragon Train adds to the more than 2,800 titles offered by BetMGM Casino.
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PENN to launch ‘seamless’ ESPN Bet integration in ESPN, theScore apps

PENN Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden revealed on a Q2 earnings call on Thursday that the company will embed ESPN Bet wagering functionality in the...

SBC launches WE Initiative to empower women in gaming

SBC doubles down on its mission to uplift women in sports betting, iGaming, and related fields with the launch of the Women Empowerment (WE)...
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Betway US shutdown will cost around $50M, iGaming expansion possible

Super Group executives said on the company's Q2 earnings call on Wednesday that they expect the cost of pulling Betway's sports betting operations out...
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Mohegan names Joseph Hasson as permanent COO

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has named Joseph Hasson as its new permanent chief operating officer. Hasson has been serving as interim COO since April.He...
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Warren among lawmakers calling for urgent ban on election betting

Sen. Jeff Merkley and Sen. Elizabeth Warren are among a group of lawmakers who are calling for an urgent ban on gambling on U.S....

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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....