Santa Anita Park suspends racing “indefinitely” after 21 horse deaths
The owners of Santa Anita Park in Los Angeles have placed an indefinite ban on racing after 21 horses have died at the track...
AGA urges states to update gambling regulations in new report
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has issued a call for action to states, urging legislators to update and gambling regulations to what it has...
BtoBet strengthens LatAm presence with Logrand and Ainsworth alliance
iGaming and sportsbook platform provider, BtoBet, will strengthen its footprint across Latin America by becoming a beneficiary of The Logrand Entertainment and Ainsworth Technology alliance.Building...
US investment sees Paddy Power Betfair profits climb
As a result of its acquisition of fantasy sports operator FanDuel, Paddy Power Betfair has reported that its 2018 revenues grew while its US...
Sports stars Ryan Howard and Brian Westbrook commit to Betting on Sports America
Emphasising the crossover between sports, sports betting and venture capital, former MLB National League MVP and Venture Capital Partner at SeventySix Capital Ryan Howard and Philadelphia...
William Hill awaits approval to operate M Resort’s sportsbook
After expanding its current partnership with Penn National Gaming, William Hill has confirmed that it will begin operating the sportsbook at M Resort Spa...
Churchill Downs finalizes purchase of Rivers Casino
US racetrack and casino operator Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has finalized its purchase of Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, after being given the go-ahead...
SGC opens new billion dollar debt note to private investors
Issuing a market filing, the governance of Nasdaq-listed gambling/lottery technology group Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) has confirmed that it will pursue offering a $1.1...
Morena advocates returning regulatory power to Mexican government
Ministers of Mexico’s Movimiento Regeneración Nacional (Morena) have presented an initiative which proposes the increase of the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS),...
MLS edges closer to embracing sports betting partnerships
Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber has hinted that the soccer league is more than ready to enter into the sports betting industry...
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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...