International Game Technology (IGT) and Everi have confirmed that their $6 billion merger will encompass both companies being simultaneously acquired by a newly formed holding company, owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management

Apollo taking IGT, Everi merger private in $6.3B deal

International Game Technology (IGT) and Everi have confirmed that their $6 billion merger will encompass both companies being simultaneously acquired by a newly formed...
SBC Americas Cut the App Evan Kirkham Outlier

Cut the App! Outlier CEO Evan Kirkham

Cellphones have become a staple of society behind technological advances and their ability to make the world smaller by providing a source of communication...
Playgon Interactive has shut down its live dealer operations from its Las Vegas studio after being hit with a cease-and-desist order by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB)

Playgon ‘distressed’ after Nevada orders live dealer shutdown

Playgon Interactive has shut down its live dealer operations from its Las Vegas studio after being hit with a cease-and-desist order by the Nevada...
DraftKings Washington D.C. Sports Betting Launch

DraftKings now live in Washington D.C.

Last week, Caesars and BetMGM were approved by the Office of Lottery and Gaming to launch in D.C.
Nebraska lawmakers introduced a bill on Thursday that would allow existing gaming operators to launch online sports betting.

Nebraska bill would allow racetracks to launch online sports betting

Nebraska lawmakers introduced a bill on Thursday that would allow existing gaming operators to launch online sports betting.Sen. Eliot Bostar's Legislative Bill 13 would...
National Native American Hall of Fame E. Sequoyah Simermeyer

National Native American Hall of Fame adds Simermeyer to board

Simermeyer is joining the board as a current employee at FanDuel.
Dallas committee to explore gambling as Texas legalization question lingers

Dallas committee to explore casinos as Texas legalization question lingers

A new committee will explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of legalizing casino gambling and betting in Texas as advocates wait for the legislature...
Handing over money

Bally’s accepts upped Standard General buyout offer

It took multiple attempts and many offers but Standard General is finally acquiring Bally's.On Thursday, the company announced it has reached terms with the...
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming iGaming Report Fantini Research

DraftKings, BetMGM gaining ground on FanDuel per latest Eilers-Fantini report

EKG projects gross gaming revenue from U.S. iGaming to reach $7.3 billion in 2024.
American Gaming Systems Delaware Rush Street Interactive

AGS secures deal in Delaware with Rush Street Interactive

Eligible players across Delaware can access AGS’ portfolio of games through BetRivers.

Event News

Michael Jordan SBC Summit

Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026

Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...
SBC

Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
illegal gaming

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...
PrizePicks

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...