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Hard Rock and Betway set for Illinois sportsbooks after regulatory approval

The Illinois Gaming Board has given regulatory approval to both Hard Rock and Betway for the operators to build upon their sports betting activities...
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Epoxy.ai boosted through SeventySix Capital and Andover Ventures funding round

Epoxy.ai, an AI and machine learning software provider, is set for a significant boost to its operations after being the subject of a multi-million...
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Flutter and FOX confirm FOX Bet closure on Aug. 31

Flutter Entertainment and FOX Corporation have confirmed that the FOX Bet sports betting platform will close in the next month.The closure will happen in...
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NC Lottery taps MGC’s Sterl Carpenter to stand up state sports betting

North Carolina is readying for the launch of sports betting in the state with the appointment of Sterl Carpenter as the new Deputy Executive...
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PointsBet US takes 35% revenue growth ahead of Fanatics transition

PointsBet has published its Q4FY2023 report, giving a glimpse into the health of the business that Fanatics will be acquiring later this year. The Australian-owned...
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...
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Oklahoma governor and AG clash over tribal gaming compacts

A quartet of renegotiated tribal gaming compacts are at the heart of a conflict between Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and state Attorney General Gentner...
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Beshear signs emergency Kentucky responsible gambling regulations

As part of HB551, the bill that legalized sports betting in Kentucky, a measure was included that required 2.5% of the tax dollars generated...
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MGM Resorts hires Daniel Yang to lead innovation efforts

MGM Resorts has confirmed the appointment of Daniel Yang, who will take up the position of Chief Customer & Innovation Officer.In this newly created...
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Spotlight Sports Group webinar: Fantasy and betting content about the funnel

We are just six weeks out from the start of the NFL season, but the start of the fantasy football and betting season is...

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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...