North America

IBIA CEO ties sports betting opportunities to quality market frameworks

“There are plenty of opportunities for the gaming industry, so long as the correct sports betting market framework is in place.” – Khalid AliInternational...
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has announced a new multi-year deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA).

OLG’s PROLINE sportsbook becomes official partner of NBA

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has announced a new multi-year deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA).Under the terms of the agreement,...
DraftKings Inc has launched its igaming products, including live dealer games, to customers in the state of West Virginia.

DraftKings goes live with igaming offering in West Virginia

DraftKings Inc has launched its igaming products, including live dealer games, to customers in the state of West Virginia.Live casino games - such as...
DraftKings and the Chicago Cubs have hosted a beam signing ceremony to commemorate the soon-to-be-completed DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field.

DraftKings and Chicago Cubs host beam signing ceremony for Wrigley Field sportsbook

DraftKings Inc and the Chicago Cubs have hosted a beam signing ceremony to commemorate the topping off of the soon-to-be-completed DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley...
Bally's has started a modified "Dutch auction" tender offer to purchase its common shares for cash for a maximum aggregate purchase price of $190m. 

Bally’s begins modified tender offer to purchase up to $190m of common shares

Bally's Corporation has commenced a modified "Dutch auction" tender offer to purchase its common shares for cash for a maximum aggregate purchase price of...
Sports betting and igaming operator BetMGM has opened its private live dealer studio in the state of Michigan.

BetMGM opens private live dealer studio in Michigan

Sports betting and igaming operator BetMGM has opened its private live dealer studio in the state of Michigan.Built as part of its live casino...
IGT has received a gold medal sustainability rating from agency EcoVadis, as it continues to prioritize environmentally-friendly operations

IGT receives sustainability recognition as ESG takes ‘corporate priority’

IGT has received a gold medal sustainability rating from agency EcoVadis, as it continues to prioritize environmentally-friendly operations. The verdict places IGT in its top...
mkodo's Will Whitehead recently shared his thoughts on mkodo’s activities in North America, hinting at the possibilities ahead for the second half of 2022. 

mkodo’s Will Whitehead: Differentiating the user experience 

Igaming app and digital user experience provider, mkodo, has been among the most industrious entrants to the rapidly growing North American gaming business in...
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.Ohio Slow, Methodical In Building Sports Betting Platform Compared To...
Scientific Games has confirmed the appointment of Steve Beason as President of Digital and Sports Betting for the company’s lottery unit.

Steve Beason returns to Scientific Games as sports betting lead

Scientific Games has confirmed the appointment of Steve Beason as President of Digital and Sports Betting for the company’s lottery unit.The hire sees Beason...

Event News

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...