DFS contestants bring class actions in wake of Houston Astros scandal
The 2017 cheating scandal surrounding Houston Astros continues to haunt Major League Baseball (MLB), with a host of proposed class actions having been filed by...
Betsson aims for ‘winning combination’ in Brazil with Suaposta
Despite facing significant unknowns in regards to the future sports betting make-up of Brazil, the CEO of Brazilian racebook Suaposta, Andre Gelfi, has backed...
The PGA Tour launches GolfBet platform
PGA Tour and The Action Network have announced the launch of GolfBet, the first ever golf-focused betting content platform.GolfBet’s platform will feature weekly articles from...
Google and MLB agree multi-year Cloud data and analytics partnership
Google and Major League Baseball (MLB) have confirmed details of a multi-year collaboration to upgrade MLB’s business processes and support next-level experiences that will,...
Dover Downs acquisition adds gloss to Twin River 2019 financials
Twin River Worldwide Holdings has posted its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019, showing Q4 revenue ahead 17%...
Oregon’s Wildhorse casino closes after employee contracts Coronavirus
For the first time in its 25 year history, Wildhorse Resort and Casino located in Pendleton, Oregon, has announced a temporary closure of its...
IGT results in line with expectations but lower jackpots hit lottery business
International Game Technology (IGT) has published its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019. Q4 saw consolidated revenue...
FanDuel Group forges live streaming partnership with NHL
Gambling and fantasy sports company the FanDuel Group has announced a historic streaming partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL).The partnership, which expands the...
MGM’s GameSense program goes beyond 1.25m customer interactions
GameSense, a responsible gaming initiative adopted by MGM Resorts International in 2017, has surpassed 1.25 million customer interactions at its US properties.The customer-facing awareness...
Puerto Rico Governor seeks root and branch overhaul of gambling laws
The Governor of Puerto Rico, Wanda Vázquez Garced, is seeking to overhaul the Caribbean island’s gambling laws in an attempt to revive its economy...
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....