North America

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NFL revises gambling policy for players and staff

After strong criticism that the league's policy lacked clarity and was overly harsh, the NFL has revised its rules around the punishments for players...
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PGCB hails “impressive” 2022/23 industry progress

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Executive Director Kevin O’Toole has hailed the transformation of the agency into “one of the most respected and effective...
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Detroit casino workers overwhelmingly vote in favor of strike action

Workers in Detroit’s three land-based casinos will walk out after 99% of members authorized strike action.The United Auto Workers union has warned that staff...
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Entain closes Angstrom Sports acquisition

Entain has formally closed the deal to acquire Angstrom Sports in a bid to improve the sportsbook capabilities of the BetMGM platform.Terms of the...
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DC Circuit Court denies West Flagler stay request in Florida sports betting case

The DC Circuit Court has rejected West Flagler and Associates’ request for a stay motion in its appeal against the launch of legal sports...
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Las Vegas casino workers vote to take strike action

Las Vegas casino operators are set for even more disruption after The Culinary Workers Union voted in favor of taking strike action as part...
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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.Will Taylor...
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DraftKings links with Kindbridge to tackle problem gambling in CO

DraftKings has signed a partnership with mental health service provider Kindbridge Behavioral Health to deliver enhanced problem gambling support for players in Colorado.From October,...
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New Jersey problem gambling rates 3x national average

The rate of high-risk problem gambling activity in New Jersey is around three times higher than the national average, according to new research. Research funded...
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SB22 and SharpLink team up for AI fan engagement tool

Sportsbook provider and technology firm SB22 has agreed a partnership to integrate SharpLink Gaming’s technology into its Fi22 platform to create enhanced fan engagement...

Event News

SBC Summit Europe

SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe

SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
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SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...

SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
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SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...
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SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030

SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...