North America

New Jersey David Rebuck

NJ DGE Director David Rebuck immediately relinquishes role

David Rebuck is stepping down as the Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.
Bronze medal

ESPN Bet remains in the top three Ohio sportsbooks

The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) recently released the revenue report for January and ESPN Bet is holding strong as the third-most-popular sportsbook in...
Cameras

SGG Media and PlayStar Casino launch live online casino show

PlayStar Casino is diversifying its offerings through a partnership with a social media sports marketing company.The New Jersey-based operator announced on Thursday that it...
West Virginia Self-Exclusion

Self-exclusion sports betting bill passes out of West Virginia House

House Bill 4700 has passed out of the West Virginia House and will now head to Senate.
Eight ball on pool table

Eight operators approved for North Carolina sports betting launch

The launch of sports betting in North Carolina is less than two weeks away and eight operators have been approved to go live when...
Dead leaf on a branch

Georgia DFS bill dead but efforts in the state still have options

HB 1329, the bill to establish a regulatory framework for daily fantasy sports in the state, failed to advance out of the Georgia House...
Times Square in NY

Fanatics Sportsbook makes its New York debut

The new state rollouts continue for Fanatics with its third state launch in the span of the week. The latest launch is the biggest...
IGT Everi Merger

Casino tech supplier Everi to merge with IGT in $6.2B transaction

IGT has agreed to combine two of its businesses with Everi in a $6.2 billion deal.
Director's chair

RG Affiliate Association appoints George Rover as executive director

Roughly four months after the Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association was established, it has now named an Executive Director.The group has appointed former regulator George...
Alabama Sports Betting Casino Lottery Bill

Two gaming measures in Alabama face potential amendments

Two bills in Alabama that aim to legalize sports betting and a state lottery could be amended.

Event News

SBC Player Experience Academy

SBC Summit’s Player Experience Academy explores engagement and its limits

SBC Summit will put player experience under the microscope this September in Lisbon, as its Academy brings together the operators, product leaders, and regulators...
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...