eCOGRA makes LatAm inroads with Argentine and Colombian approvals
eCOGRA, the online gaming test laboratory, has made further inroads to the LatAm region with two major approvals, most recently by Coljuegos, the Colombian...
High hopes for Puerto Rico after Rosselló approves sports wagering bill
Bill PC2038, drafted to facilitate sports wagering at terrestrial gambling locations, has been approved by Puerto Rico’s legislature, prompting hopes that it will be...
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...
Betinvest seeking out big new projects in LatAm region
After scouting out a whole host of opportunities on the rise in South America Betinvest’s VP of Business Development Valentyn Kyrylenko explained that the...
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...
Event News
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....
SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections
SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...