North America

Pennsylvania x NJ

Pennsylvania reopens igaming application period for untethered online casinos

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced it will begin taking applications for igaming licenses from casino operators outside of the state, through...
Risk-free marketing ban Penn

Penn removing “risk-free” from all its gambling marketing materials

As regulators in North America contemplate stricter marketing rules for online operators, Penn Entertainment took a proactive step forward on Tuesday. During a meeting...
Tribal Oklahoma sports betting

Oklahoma will consider tribal sports betting bill in 2023

Oklahoma is going to take another shot at legalizing tribal sports betting in 2023. State Rep. Ken Lutrell pre-filed a bill similar to one...
Gambling industry New York Times 2023

2022: The year the mainstream media began to question sports betting

For sports betting, 2022 was a tipping point. With the launch of New York online betting, Kansas and Maryland beginning to accept wagers, and...
PokerStars launches MI/NJ pooling

PokerStars more than doubles guarantee of first pooled NJ/MI event

Ohioans were not the only ones celebrating expanded online gambling on New Year's Day. Michiganders and New Jersey residents celebrated the pooling of players...
Ohio For Responsible Gambling has launched in the state to raise awareness and educate residents on problem gambling and responsible play.

Ohio For Responsible Gambling campaign launches as sports betting goes live

Ohio For Responsible Gambling (ORG) has launched in the state to raise awareness and educate residents on problem gambling and responsible play.Following the launch...
Super Group, the parent company of Betway and Spin, has completed the acquisition of Digital Gaming Corporation (DGC).

Super Group completes acquisition of Digital Gaming Corporation

Super Group, the parent company of Betway and Spin, has completed the acquisition of Digital Gaming Corporation (DGC).Initially announced back in April last year,...
SharpRank will act as an independent evaluator for Prophet Exchange, providing consumers with proprietary performance data and audits.

Prophet Exchange selects SharpRank as independent evaluator

Prophet Exchange has partnered with SharpRank, selecting it as its official rating agency.Under the terms of the agreement, SharpRank will act as an independent...
Pyramid of blue blocks with a gold block at the top

Esports Entertainment Group names Alex Igelman as new CEO

Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has named Alex Igelman as its new Chief Executive Officer following an evaluation process.Igelman will replace Grant Johnson, who left...
DraftKings Ohio Marketing Fine

DraftKings latest sportsbook facing big Ohio marketing fine

Just weeks after the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) levied a $250,000 fine against Barstool Sportsbook, the regulators issued an even bigger fine to...

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SBC Summit Marketing track

Standing out in a crowded market: SBC Summit adds Marketing & CX Track to...

SBC Summit will explore how betting and gaming brands can cut through the noise with more distinctive, data-driven and effective marketing campaigns through its...
SBC Summit BettingStartups collaboration

SBC Summit strengthens startup focus with BettingStartups collaboration

SBC Summit has partnered with BettingStartups to strengthen its support for early-stage betting and gaming companies, with the collaboration spanning both the Startup Hub...
SBC Player Experience Academy

SBC Summit’s Player Experience Academy explores engagement and its limits

SBC Summit will put player experience under the microscope this September in Lisbon, as its Academy brings together the operators, product leaders, and regulators...
SBC Summit SBC Connect

SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect

SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...