North America

Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA) has welcomed a federal judge’s decision to move the Maverick Gaming lawsuit to the US District Court for the Western District of Washington.

WIGA lauds decision to move Maverick Gaming’s ‘anti-tribal’ lawsuit to Washington State

Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA) has welcomed a federal judge’s decision to move the Maverick Gaming lawsuit to the US District Court for the...
Toronto-based investment firm Cardinal Sports Capital has formed a partnership with sports betting and fantasy brand consultants HPL Digital Sport, to create an accelerator program to stimulate mutual growth within the industry

Cardinal Sports Capital creates accelerator program with HPL Digital Sport partnership

Toronto-based investment firm Cardinal Sports Capital has formed a partnership with sports betting and fantasy brand consultants HPL Digital Sport, to create an accelerator...
MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle has praised the ‘strong’ operational performance of the company in Q1 as increased weekend demand and a ‘better mix of business’ led to increased revenues and a reduction in net losses. 

MGM Resorts buoyed by Aria integration and COVID recovery in ‘strong’ Q1

MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle has praised the ‘strong’ operational performance of the company in Q1 as increased weekend demand and...
Ricky Gold, CEO of Juice Reel believes the US sports betting market can do more to direct bettors to regulated sportsbooks.

Juice Reel’s Ricky Gold: US industry can do more to make sports betting safer...

Ricky Gold, CEO of Juice Reel, an app that allows users to track and analyze their bets, believes the US sports betting market can...
Four hugely-influential industry figures will be inducted to the Sports Betting Hall of Fame in a special ceremony at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Wednesday July 13, 2022.

Sports Betting Hall of Fame Class of 2022 announced

Four hugely-influential industry figures will be inducted to the Sports Betting Hall of Fame in a special ceremony at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment in...

MGM builds global vision with $607m LeoVegas offer

US casino operator MGM Resorts has strengthened its hand in the global online gaming world after announcing plans to acquire Swedish online gaming firm...

Safe Bet Show: ‘People in US industry are cognizant of consumer protection’

The US gambling industry is moving in a ‘really great’ way in terms of implementing responsible gambling measures, with a collective responsibility towards keeping...
SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting

SportsHandle: the week that was in US sports betting

SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting. Will Everyone Please Stop Calling ‘Mattress Mack’ A Sports Bettor? Houston-based...
The NCAA Division I Interpretations Committee has ruled that individual colleges and schools can sign deals to provide statistics to sports wagering companies

NCAA opens door to sports betting deals for colleges

The NCAA Division I Interpretations Committee has ruled that individual colleges and schools can sign deals to provide statistics to sports wagering companies, opening...
PointsBet CEO Sam Swanell has reiterated the group’s intent on US expansion as the group’s revenue handle, gross win and net win all grew in Q3 2022.

PointsBet focused on US expansion as key metrics grow in Q3

PointsBet CEO Sam Swanell has reiterated the group’s intent on US expansion as the group’s revenue handle, gross win and net win all grew...

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...