IGT appoints Massimiliano Chiara as new Group CFO
IGT has concluded its four-month executive search after confirming the appointment of Massimiliano ‘Max’ Chiara as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective...
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...
Event News
SBC Summit to examine regulation, tech, and market competition in Western Europe
SBC Summit’s dedicated Western Europe track will help operators navigate the mounting pressures facing the region’s mature gambling markets, including tighter regulation, black-market activity,...
Affiliate Leaders Summit to feature dedicated track on Platforms & Performance
The Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 will examine the technologies, engagement strategies and content models underpinning modern affiliate performance through the dedicated 'Platforms & Performance'...
SBC’s Global Prediction Markets Forum to confront sector’s toughest questions
Prediction markets have gone from a niche curiosity to one of the most contested questions in global gambling. Are they a financial product, a...
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026
SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...