North America

Bet on Games Holdings has confirmed its intentions to open a casino in New York Downstate and has set up an investment fund to enter the bidding process

Bet on Games Holdings gears up for NYC casino application

Bet on Games Holdings has confirmed its intentions to open a casino in New York Downstate and has set up an investment fund to...
Sightline holiday fraud online gambling

Sightline: Finding the balance between friction and fraud prevention

One of the biggest complaints from US bettors is that there are too many hoops to jump through in order to deposit and bet....
Former Governor of Texas Rick Perry is calling for the Lone Star State to legalize sports betting to combat illegal wagering.

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry pushes for legalized sports betting

Former Governor of Texas Rick Perry is calling for the Lone Star State to legalize sports betting to combat illegal wagering and provide additional...
Super Group has informed investors of its decision to cancel private warrants and earnout waivers related to its NYSE listing

Super Group wipes NYSE-listing earnouts

Super Group has informed investors of its decision to cancel private warrants and earnout waivers related to its NYSE listing.  Following a revision of its...
Simplebet will integrate its micro-betting products into Caesars Sportsbook after agreeing to a multi-year deal with the operator.

Simplebet brings micro-betting offering to Caesars Sportsbook

Simplebet will integrate its micro-betting products into Caesars Sportsbook after agreeing to a multi-year deal with the operator. Under the terms of the agreement, Caesars...
Lawmakers in the state of Vermont are being urged to pursue legalized sports betting through a state-controlled market.

Vermont lawmakers urged to legalize sports betting

Lawmakers in the state of Vermont are being urged to pursue legalized sports betting through a state-controlled market, according to the Associated Press. Earlier this...
Someone makes a contactless payment using their phone

Parx Casino goes cashless with Light & Wonder and Sightline partnership

Parx Casino has formed a partnership with Light & Wonder and Sightline Payments to bring cashless technology to its venue.  Under the terms of the...
PlayUp Ohio License Denial

PlayUp pulls Slots+ product after Ohio issues cease and desist

Editor's note: A previous version of this story inaccurately described the nature of the PlayUp Slots+ product. The story has been updated to reflect...
Caesars Sportsbook college deals

Caesars defends college football partnerships to MA Gaming Commission

In a move that has become par for the course for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the group chose to delay the vote on...
Sports betting broadcaster VSiN has joined the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Have A Game Plan responsible gaming initiative, becoming the latest in a long list of participants

VSiN joins AGA’s Have a Game Plan initiative

Sports betting broadcaster VSiN has joined the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Have A Game Plan responsible gaming initiative, becoming the latest in a long...

Event News

Cordish gaming cannibalization

Cordish’s Rob Norton ballparks casino cannibalization at 15-23%

To some in the industry, Rob Norton is an obstructionist. The president of Cordish Gaming's stance against iGaming legislation in states like Maryland has...
Dan Marino SBC Summit North America

SBC Summit North America draws 5,000 attendees

SBC Summit North America once again packed The Meadowlands Convention Center for two days of networking, conference content and conversation. "We had nearly 5,000 of...
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt

BetMGM may be ‘radio quiet’ but Greenblatt ready to speak out

Towards the start of his fireside chat with CNBC's Contessa Brewer at SBC Summit North America, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt began by acknowledging that...
How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

In Massachusetts, like in many states, things are changing fast in gaming. The state launched digital sports betting in March 2023 and experienced an immediate...