MGM agrees to acquire AAF sports betting technology platform

MGM Resorts has agreed to acquire proprietary sports betting technology developed by the now defunct Alliance of American Football League (AAF) for $125,000 plus...

Hard Rock International makes Forbes diversity list for second year

Casino operator Hard Rock International has been recognized by Forbes Magazine in its 2019 list of America's Best Employers for Women within the travel...

Kevin Smith appointment strengthens SBC’s North American events and media operation 

SBC (Sports Betting Community) has further strengthened its US operation with the appointment of Kevin Smith as Director of Marketing & Communications, North America.Following...

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.Maine Legal Sports Betting On Hold As Governor Demurs On...

New push for a ballot on legalizing casino gaming in Nebraska

A petition has been launched to allow Nebraska voters to have the final say next year over whether or not casino gambling should be...

Lancaster County Truck stops given video gaming terminal opt out

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has confirmed details of the process that municipalities in Lancaster County must follow in order to opt-out of the...

Concerned Governor puts the brakes on Maine sports betting bill

The best case scenario for sports betting in Maine is that legislation allowing it to happen might be in place by January 2020. The...

Korb in as CFO at Newgioco Group

Global sports betting and gaming technology company Newgioco Group has confirmed the engagement of Mark J Korb to the position of Chief Financial Officer...

Luminosity Gaming and BIG Digital offer interactive esports experience

North American esports operator Luminosity Gaming has partnered with experiential technology company BIG Digital to develop an innovative first-of-its-kind interactive gaming activation and experience,...

Guidry in as President of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has appointed Bo Guidry as its President. In his new role, he will assume responsibility for all...

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SBC

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...
illegal gaming

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...
PrizePicks

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

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....