North America

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Underdog first US gaming operator to adopt Sportradar’s RG AI tool

Underdog has become the first U.S. gaming operator to sign on to use Bettor Sense, the AI-powered responsible gaming tool offered by Sportradar.Through a...
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SBC Summit 2025: The largest and most international edition yet

SBC Summit 2025 cemented its reputation as the greatest show in gaming with a record-breaking 30,000+ attendees from 150 countries.This year’s edition delivered 20%...
Toast as Sparket lands a deal with gaming studio Toast.

Sparket offers multiplayer skill games developed by gaming studio Toast

Sparket is expanding its reach in the skill games sector by collaborating with a new studio.The customizable B2B platform announced a partnership with Toast,...
Nationals Park as the stadium will close the BetMGM Sportsbook.

BetMGM Sportsbook at Nationals Park latest retail facility to close

The looming end of an MLB season also means the shuttering of a brick-and-mortar sportsbook at one of the league’s ballparks.The BetMGM Sportsbook at...
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Illinois sportsbooks paid $5.2M in wager tax in first month of new fee

Illinois' online sportsbooks paid the state more than $5.2 million via the new per-wager tax charge in July, the first month it was in...
SportsGrid media as the company plans to launch a new series with Paige Spiranac.

Paige Spiranac & SportsGrid to launch new ‘Gimmie Props’ series

SportsGrid and golf star Paige Spiranac are leveraging their partnership to deliver a new content series for sports bettors.On Tuesday, SportsGrid Network announced the...
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PrizePicks receives NFA approval, paving the way for prediction markets

It is a busy week for PrizePicks. The same day it announced a massive acquisition deal with Allwyn, its subsidiary Performance Predictions II received...
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NJ court orders NCPG to cease using 1-800-GAMBLER helpline

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has been ordered by a New Jersey Superior Court judge to stop using the 1-800-GAMBLER phone number...
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Manhattan casino efforts hit bust as third proposal rejected

New York City will get a new land-based casino, but it won't be in Manhattan.All three proposals to construct a new resort in the...
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Lotto firm Allwyn set to acquire 62% of PrizePicks in deal valuing group at...

After months of rumors regarding who was going to potentially acquire DFS powerhouse PrizePicks, the suitor is finally official.Deal worth a minimum of $1.6BEuropean...

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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...
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Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming

Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
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SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice

As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
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SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections

SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...