North America

March 11 launch date confirmed for Detroit sports betting

In a statement issued today, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) said that it has “...expedited the expected March 11, 2020, launch of onsite...

SportsHandle: that was 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. Federal Complaint Filed Against Sports Bettor ‘Parlay Patz’ For Threats...

NIGA issues statement on San Diego Tradeshow amid Coronavirus concerns

The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) has issued a statement with regard to its forthcoming  Tradeshow in San Diego, taking place March 24-27, in...

Project Worth – a stigma-free solution to help Nevada’s problem gamblers

The Problem Gambling unit of the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services has announced the launch of Project Worth. The online...

MLS and MGM launch first prediction style game via BetMGM

Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced the launch of a brand new free-to-play weekly prediction game in conjunction with MGM Resorts International titled ‘Predict...

theScore clears first hurdle in Colorado sports wagering license process

Score Media and Gaming Inc has cleared the initial step this week in the licensing process that will allow it to offer its sports...
A bill to legalize online poker in New York has been filed by J. Gary Pretlow as further amendments to the state’s gambling laws are sought in 2023

Dylan Slaney: online gaming brings in different players to sports betting

Dylan Slaney, SVP Gaming at SG Digital, talks about how online casino can bring in a different type of player to sports betting, before...

BtoBet and Pay4Fun strike up Brazilian partnership

Sports betting platform provider BtoBet is looking to benefit from the anticipated regulatory reforms in Brazil with the announcement of a partnership with Brazilian...

AGA public campaign encourages sports bettors to ‘Have a Game Plan’

Fans in legal sports betting states will see in-arena responsibility messaging thanks to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) new public service campaign designed to...

SeventySix Capital backs Chicago sports betting startup LineLibrary

Chicago-based startup LineLibrary has taken a significant step forward in its plans to build the next innovative global sports betting platform after securing funding from...

Event News

Cordish gaming cannibalization

Cordish’s Rob Norton ballparks casino cannibalization at 15-23%

To some in the industry, Rob Norton is an obstructionist. The president of Cordish Gaming's stance against iGaming legislation in states like Maryland has...
Dan Marino SBC Summit North America

SBC Summit North America draws 5,000 attendees

SBC Summit North America once again packed The Meadowlands Convention Center for two days of networking, conference content and conversation. "We had nearly 5,000 of...
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt

BetMGM may be ‘radio quiet’ but Greenblatt ready to speak out

Towards the start of his fireside chat with CNBC's Contessa Brewer at SBC Summit North America, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt began by acknowledging that...
How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

In Massachusetts, like in many states, things are changing fast in gaming. The state launched digital sports betting in March 2023 and experienced an immediate...