Penn ready for September launch in Indiana with East Chicago sportsbook
Penn National Gaming’s Ameristar Casino East Chicago will launch sports betting on September 1, subject to any required regulatory approvals. The firm will offer...
Kien Huat and Genting Malaysia in agreement to acquire Empire Resorts
Empire Resorts, the owner of Resorts World Catskills and Monticello Raceway in New York state, has reached a definitive agreement under which affiliates of...
Early days for NY sportsbooks as fortunes fluctuate in July and August
Sports wagering at Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, New York, has been subject to significant fluctuation since its launch four weeks ago. The...
Sports betting records set to fall as Pennsylvania’s online sector thrives
Online sports wagering took the lion’s share of Pennsylvania's bets for the first time in July, contributing to another monthly record handle according to...
theScore shoots for New Jersey market with approval to offer sports betting
Toronto-based media and sports betting firm theScore will now be able to make its first foray into the burgeoning New Jersey sports betting space...
DoJ files notice of appeal against New Hampshire Wire Act ruling
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed a notice of appeal following the decision in June by the United States District Court for...
That was 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.
On paper, NCAA still opposes sports betting. Should it continue...
Established Aussie sports tipping site joins the American gold rush
Leading Australian tipping site Champion Bets has this week launched a new brand for the fast-growing US market. Sports Predictor is aimed squarely at...
Legal sports wagering on the state map as Iowa goes live this week
Iowa became the 11th state this week to offer legal sports betting, with bettors now able to wager physically at eight casinos and online...
MLB signs up FanDuel as latest authorized gaming operator
DFS and sports betting operator FanDuel Group and Major League Baseball (MLB) have entered into a multi-year partnership in which FanDuel becomes an authorized...
Event News
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...
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...
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...
SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....