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Hornbuckle in as acting CEO and President at MGM Resorts International

Bill Hornbuckle has been confirmed as acting CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, replacing the outgoing Jim Murren who has stepped down earlier...

Prepare now and look forward to the greatest comeback since Lazarus

Working in and around an industry that thrives on the concept of selling a ‘dead cert’, it’s understandably tough to take when life is...

NIGA pays tribute to former Vice Chairman Norman DesRosier

The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) has issued a statement regarding former Commissioner Vice-Chairman Norman DesRosier who passed away on March 15 following a...

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.Will Maryland Sports Betting Referendum Gain Public Support? Maryland lawmakers earlier...

DraftKings explores alternative markets to keep sports bettors engaged

With traditional sports betting options dwindling as a consequence of temporary major league suspensions in the face of COVID-19, DFS operator DraftKings has been...

NHL launches extra content to keep fans engaged during league hiatus

As the National Hockey League (NHL) community continues to practice social distancing and take all necessary precautions during this ever-changing time, the league has...

NIGA calls on members for continued support through unprecedented times

Ernest Stevens Jnr, Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) has asked member tribes to continue supporting each other through what he described...

Eight more weeks of COVID closures will cost US casino sector $21.3bn

Casey Clark, Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications at the American Gaming Association (AGA), has issued a stark warning to policy makers on the...

Pennsylvania joins New Jersey and Nevada in passing $2bn threshold

A busy February pushed Pennsylvania’s retail and online sportsbooks past the $2bn mark in wagers since the state’s legalization of sports betting. But with...

Sportech better positioned to face a challenging year amid COVID-19 crisis

International betting technology firm Sportech, operator of the Winners and Bobby V’s betting and sports bar venues in Connecticut and Bump 50:50 in-stadia wagering...

Event News

SBC Summit Western Europe

SBC Summit to examine regulation, tech, and market competition in Western Europe

SBC Summit’s dedicated Western Europe track will help operators navigate the mounting pressures facing the region’s mature gambling markets, including tighter regulation, black-market activity,...
Affiliate Leaders Summit

Affiliate Leaders Summit to feature dedicated track on Platforms & Performance

The Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 will examine the technologies, engagement strategies and content models underpinning modern affiliate performance through the dedicated 'Platforms & Performance'...
SBC Global Prediction Markets Forum

SBC’s Global Prediction Markets Forum to confront sector’s toughest questions

Prediction markets have gone from a niche curiosity to one of the most contested questions in global gambling. Are they a financial product, a...
SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026

SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...