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In-arena sportsbook: brand exposure or big business?

Rather than operating purely for profitable purposes, industry executives have indicated that a key driver for holding an in-arena sportsbook is the brand exposure...
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Light & Wonder confirms Connie James exit as Oliver Chow takes CFO duties

Light & Wonder has announced that CFO Connie James will step down from her role at the end of August to pursue new opportunities...
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Arizona accepting applications for 3 new sports betting licenses

The Arizona Department of Gaming is opening up the application process for sportsbook operators to three new licensees. The state allows for a grand...
M&A

Golden Matrix’s MeridianBet acquisition price jumps to $331m

Golden Matrix and MeridianBet have altered the terms of the acquisition agreement which has seen the transaction value increase to $331m due to the...
Circa Casino

Circa Casino $1.1m con man attempted similar plot at two other properties

Eyebrows were raised last week when it was reported that a man posing as Circa Casino owner Derek Stevens duped the resort out of...
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Better Collective going for social buzz with Playmaker acquisition

Better Collective has bolstered its social media production capabilities after confirming the acquisition of Playmaker HQ.Aiming to become “the leading digital sports media group”,...
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Pariplay pens EQL Games deal to expand Fusion

Pariplay has signed an agreement with ilottery provider EQL Games to expand the reach of its Fusion gaming aggregation platform.Under the terms of the...
Arizona

BetMGM bolsters Arizona presence with Gila River deal

BetMGM has strengthened its retail presence in the State of Arizona by opening a new brick-and-mortar sportsbook in partnership with Gila River Resorts &...
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Ohio poised to double sports betting tax rate to 20%

The Ohio House and Senate have reached an agreement on a budget for the state and that budget means big things for the sports...
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Betr Sportsbook near the bottom of the pack for May handle

The valuation on Betr is $300 million but the micro-betting sportsbook continues to struggle in Ohio. The sportsbook was the 17th out of 18...

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SBC Summit

SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates

SBC Summit will introduce three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing.Running from September...
Affiliate Leaders Awards Shortlist

Meet the Nominees: Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed

SBC has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards, taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, September 30.More...
Loserball CEO Jonathan Gruber, who spoke with SBC Americas.

Q&A: Loserball’s Jonathan Gruber on entering a competitive gaming market

SBC Summit Americas 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., provided key stakeholders from around the world an opportunity to discuss the landscape of online gaming.Loserball...

SBC Summit explores invisible KYC and AI-powered design in iGaming

SBC Summit 2026 will examine how operators can craft smoother, smarter and more engaging experiences for online casino players through its dedicated iGaming Product...