Governor Sisolak sets up Nevada task force to tackle COVID-19 challenges
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has announced the creation of the COVID-19 Response, Relief & Recovery Task Force. It has been set up to help...
Hornbuckle in as acting CEO and President at MGM Resorts International
Bill Hornbuckle has been confirmed as acting CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, replacing the outgoing Jim Murren who has stepped down earlier...
Prepare now and look forward to the greatest comeback since Lazarus
Working in and around an industry that thrives on the concept of selling a ‘dead cert’, it’s understandably tough to take when life is...
Paraguay debates recovery strategies as COVID-19 and dengue hit business
The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to dictate Latin America’s gaming agenda, with Paraguay Minister of Health Julio Mazzoleni ordering the temporary shutdown...
NIGA pays tribute to former Vice Chairman Norman DesRosier
The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) has issued a statement regarding former Commissioner Vice-Chairman Norman DesRosier who passed away on March 15 following a...
CONMEBOL postpones Copa America until 2021
In order to fight the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has announced that it will push the...
SportsHandle: 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.Will Maryland Sports Betting Referendum Gain Public Support?
Maryland lawmakers earlier...
DraftKings explores alternative markets to keep sports bettors engaged
With traditional sports betting options dwindling as a consequence of temporary major league suspensions in the face of COVID-19, DFS operator DraftKings has been...
NHL launches extra content to keep fans engaged during league hiatus
As the National Hockey League (NHL) community continues to practice social distancing and take all necessary precautions during this ever-changing time, the league has...
NIGA calls on members for continued support through unprecedented times
Ernest Stevens Jnr, Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) has asked member tribes to continue supporting each other through what he described...
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....