North America

Richmond VA

Richmond union rallies behind casino plans in referendum

A voters union has thrown its support behind plans to bring a $1.5bn casino resort to Richmond, Virginia and has encouraged the city’s electorate...
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

It’s Friday on SBC Americas so once more our colleagues over at SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting.Mobile Sports...
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Operators weigh in on MA’s sportsbooks data privacy policy

At a roundtable discussion this week with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, sportsbook operators and other key stakeholders expressed concerns about the group's data privacy...
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MGM expands European push with Push Gaming acquisition

MGM Resorts International has agreed to acquire B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming as it continues to keep an eye on European expansion.The deal was...
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Bally’s prioritizes compliance & responsibility with new exec hires

Bally’s Corporation has beefed up its global compliance and responsibility department through the addition of two new senior executives who have been hired this...
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Kentucky retail books accept $4.5M in first 2 weeks of betting

Two weeks in, Kentucky sports betting is off to a strong start. Retail wagering debuted on Sept. 7 and, in the past two weeks,...
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Barstool Sportsbook voids 257 past-posted NF bets in Massachusetts

A technical glitch with Barstool Sportsbook's odds provider Swish Analytics resulted in 257 wagers amounting to almost $48,000 being placed in Massachusetts long after...
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New MA sportsbook logo reg could cost DraftKings over six figures

DraftKings came to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) this week hoping to be granted an exception on the state's new regulation involving logo displays...
Washington DC

DC Lottery reportedly changes rules after sharp bettor wins at restaurant

The Washington DC Lottery Corp has changed its rules around limiting big winning accounts thanks to a single bettor using a terminal at a...
Montreal, where Loto-Quebec has dropped its mini casino plans

Loto-Quebec forced to drop ‘mini casino’ proposal in Montreal

Loto-Quebec has been left to rue a “missed opportunity” after reluctantly withdrawing its proposal to open a ‘mini casino’ near the Bell Centre. The Canadian...

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...