Massachusetts has granted its first sports betting license to Encore Boston Harbor ahead of the state’s sports wagering market launch.

Encore Boston Harbor earns first retail MA sports betting license

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has granted its first sports betting license to Encore Boston Harbor ahead of the state’s expected market launch of...
Hard Rock International has updated investors, noting that it has no intentions to close down The Mirage in the short term following Las Vegas media reports claiming the contrary

Hard Rock dismisses The Mirage closure reports

Hard Rock International has updated investors, noting that it has no intentions to close down The Mirage in the short term following Las Vegas...
BetMGM Sam A Antar dismissal

BetMGM files motion to dismiss in Sam A. Antar case

BetMGM came out swinging in its motion to dismiss the lawsuit Sam A. Antar filed against the company back in September. Attorneys for Borgata,...
Missouri sports betting bill Luetkemeyer

Luetkemeyer prefiles VLT-less Missouri sports betting bill

By the time the legislative session gets underway in Missouri on Jan.5, there will inevitably be multiple sports betting bills across both chambers. As...
Richard Blumenthal Tom Reeg letter

Sen. Blumenthal calls on Caesars to cancel college sports betting deals

Concerns about online sports betting in the US is not just manifesting itself as new bills at the state level. Federal lawmakers are also...
Grocery store chain Kroger will reportedly not be rolling-out its sports betting kiosks across Ohio when the state launches on Jan 1

Report: Kroger to delay Ohio sports betting kiosk launch

Grocery store chain Kroger will reportedly not be rolling-out its sports betting kiosks across Ohio when the state launches on Jan 1.As reported by...
SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting

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.Media Notebook: Bally’s Sports Takes Steps To Distance Sinclair From...
Tipico has signed a strategic marketing partnership agreement with live entertainment firm AEG Presents to elevate its brand in Ohio as the state gears up to launch sports betting in January

Tipico to sponsor Ohio concert venues via new deal with AEG

Tipico has signed a strategic marketing partnership agreement with live entertainment firm AEG Presents to elevate its brand in Ohio as the state gears...
DruvStar US expansion

DruvStar expanding into Ohio, Maryland, and Louisiana

Cybersecurity firm DruvStar is expanding its US reach, now offering services in Ohio, Maryland, and Louisiana. Regulators in the respective markets have all approved...

Sportradar video examines sports betting’s connection to athlete mental health

Sportradar has released a free Athlete Wellbeing educational video to its Integrity Services partners which brings attention to the impact of legal sports betting...

Event News

SBC Summit SBC Connect

SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect

SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...
SBC Global Prediction Markets Forum

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

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...