SportsHandle: 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.Jeremy Levine: From His Parents’ Attic To Zeroing In On...
The Guardian to reject all gambling sponsorships across global portfolio
The Guardian will no longer accept gambling sponsorship across its media portfolio of print, online and audio platforms in the US, UK, and Australia.Anna...
Gov. Lombardo signs Oakland A’s stadium bill into law
Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed SB1, the Oakland A’s stadium bill, which sees the state pledge $380m in public funds for the $1.5bn development.Subject...
Rhode Island online casino bill heading for Gov McKee’s desk
Rhode Island is a stroke of a pen away from becoming the seventh state to offer online casino after the House passed the bill...
DraftKings makes last-ditch $195m bid for PointsBet US
DraftKings has submitted a non-binding proposal worth $195m to acquire PointsBet US, casting doubt on Fanatics’ bid to secure a takeover. PointsBet updated investors earlier...
DraftKings solidifies number one spot in home state MA in May
DraftKings has established itself as the number one sportsbook brand in its home state of Massachusetts, taking nearly 50% of all bets in the...
Twitch changes TOS to ban simulcasted streaming
A new decision by Twitch has rocked not just the gambling streaming world but streaming altogether. After prohibiting partner streamers from simulcasting their content...
MGM denies wrongdoing or culpability in Antar’s BetMGM lawsuit
The ongoing suit between Sam A. Antar and BetMGM continues even though Antar is currently incarcerated.Antar amended the scope of his complaint, submitting a...
Tennessee sportsbooks pay $7.1m in tax in May ahead of rate changes
Tennessee is about to upend the way it taxes sports betting operators after Gov. Bill Lee put pen to paper on SB475, however, sportsbooks...
AGA: US industry sustains growth with eighth straight $5bn+ revenue month
The American Gaming Association has noted that the US gambling industry has continued its upwards trajectory, marking eight consecutive months of revenue exceeding $5bn.Publishing...
Event News
SBC unveils new Global Prediction Markets Forum in Lisbon
SBC has announced the launch of the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new standalone event dedicated to one of the fastest-evolving sectors in betting...
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...
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...
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...