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ESPN BET gains North Carolina market access with Quail Hollow Club deal

ESPN BET will be entering the North Carolina sports betting market when it opens in the first half of 2024 after agreeing a deal...
investor relations

Sportradar welcomes Jim Bombassei as new IR lead

Sportradar has confirmed the appointment of Jim Bombassei as its new Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Finance.In his new role, Bombassei...
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IGT ranked as top North American employer

IGT has earned another ESG honor as it was named as a Top Employer in the US and Canada by the Top Employers Institute.Top...
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Maine sports betting takes $37m in bets during first month

US sports betting’s latest jurisdiction got underway in November, as Maine switched on legalized wagering. Following their launch into legalized wagering, DraftKings and Caesars took...
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SB22 links up with Scrimmage for more ‘immersive’ experiences

Sports betting technology platform provider SB22 has signed a strategic partnership with Scrimmage to create immersive and engaging experiences.Under the terms of the deal,...
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BetMGM expects 2024 to be “investment year”, aims for $500m EBITDA in ‘26

BetMGM leadership has asserted that 2024 will be a year of investment and anticipates a negative EBITDA contribution, however, it will take no cash...
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New Locker DFS game brings in-game predictions to fantasy sports

Companies continue to expand the limits of what fantasy sports can entail. A new entry into the market, Locker, wants to create an experience...
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Fanatics switch over continues with Colorado launch

PointsBet is officially sunsetting in Colorado as the switch over to Fanatics Sportsbook continues. At its peak, PointsBet established an office in Denver, but...
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Proposed bill would legalize wide swath of fantasy sports in Florida

Fantasy operators are still open to the Florida market despite receiving a cease and desist letter from the state Attorney General. A new bill...
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Florida responds in state Supreme Court sports betting case

The state of Florida responded to West Flagler's sports betting challenge over the weekend and, unsurprisingly, argued that the group lacked standing to bring...

Event News

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meet-Ups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming...
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Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026

Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...
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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...