Two men charged with insider trading around Penn’s theScore acquisition
Two men have been charged with insider trading related to Penn Entertainment's $2 billion acquisition of theScore.The Securities and Exchange Commission filed insider trading...
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...
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...
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...
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 $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...
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”,...
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...
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 &...
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...
Event News
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 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’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...
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...