North America

The American Gaming Association has published its 2025 Strategic Plan as part of its mission to help legal and regulated gaming thrive.

AGA publishes 2025 Strategic Plan to help legal gaming thrive

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has published its 2025 Strategic Plan as part of its mission to ‘ensure legal, regulated gaming remains vibrant, strong...
Željka Perković

Huddle Tech leverages Odds On Compliance ‘expertise’ to expand US ambitions

Huddle Tech has formed a partnership with Odds On Compliance to leverage the consulting firm’s expertise on regulatory requirements to elevate its presence in...
Hard Rock International secured a last-minute deal with union reps over the weekend which abandoned plans for a strike over the holiday weekend

Hard Rock ‘tentative’ agreement halts Atlantic City strike threats

Hard Rock International secured a last-minute deal with union reps over the weekend which abandoned plans for a strike over the holiday weekend.  Unite Here...
Virginia

Virginia sportsbooks achieve year-high hold in May as handle records 55% YoY growth

Virginia sportsbooks took an overall handle of $351.5m in May, a 55% increase year-on-year, according to the Virginia Lottery. Additionally, the 14 licensed operators in...
BetMGM has partnered with the Tom Joyner Foundation to offer an executive series to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide.

BetMGM partners with Tom Joyner Foundation to support HBCU students

BetMGM has partnered with the Tom Joyner Foundation, which provides scholarship distribution and fundraising for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), to offer an...
Caesars Entertainment Inc has completed the sale of the non-US assets of William Hill to 888 Holdings Plc.

Caesars Entertainment completes William Hill non-US assets sale to 888

Caesars Entertainment Inc has completed the sale of the non-US assets of William Hill to 888 Holdings Plc. A £2.2bn deal between the two parties...
Betfred Sports has selected OpenBet to power its digital and retail sportsbook offering in Iowa.

OpenBet to power Betfred sportsbook offering in Iowa

Betfred Sports has selected OpenBet to power its digital and retail sportsbook offering in Iowa. Located inside the Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort, the...
FansUnite Entertainment has been approved for listing on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and will commence trading once the market opens on July 5.

FansUnite Entertainment approved for listing on Toronto Stock Exchange

FansUnite Entertainment Inc has announced that its common shares have been approved for listing on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and will commence trading once...
SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting

Colorado betting handle hit $360 million in May

Colorado sports betting revenue in May echoed the national trend of a month-over-month dip but major year-over-year growth. The state's many sportsbooks accepted just...
DraftKings Canada has been issued a fine of $100,000 in monetary penalties by the AGCO for alleged advertising and inducement infractions.

DraftKings Canada issued penalty by AGCO for alleged advertising and inducement infractions

DraftKings Canada has been issued a fine of $100,000 in monetary penalties by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for alleged advertising...

Event News

Women's basketball game

Former WNBA prez to talk women and sports at SBC Summit in NJ

The 2024 edition of SBC Summit North America is a week away. Among some of the more noteworthy speakers on the agenda is Donna...

Countdown to SBC Summit North America, welcoming 5K delegates next week

The upcoming SBC Summit North America, set to be held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey from May 7-9, will welcome a...
Dolby SBC webinar

Webinar recap: Real-time livestreaming enhances gaming experience when done right

Register to watch the full webinar by clicking here. For gaming providers, connection with the audience is key. Without a stellar live and interactive user experience,...
Global Gaming Women breakfast

Global Gaming Women’s Breakfast: A tradition of empowerment at SBC Summit NA

At SBC events, the Global Gaming Women Breakfast Meetup has become a cherished tradition. With more women from diverse industry backgrounds participating in conferences,...