New Jersey bets pass the $1bn milestone in December

New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has published the state’s gaming revenue results for December 2018, including total bets worth more than $1bn from...

US DoJ issues volte face on 2011 Wire Act opinion

The US gambling sector, specifically online gaming, has been cast into deep uncertainty following a reversal by the Department of Justice via its Office...

Churchill Downs completes acquisition of Presque Isle Downs

Louisville headquartered gaming, racing and entertainment group Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Presque Isle Downs and...

New Hampshire bill proposes betting in dedicated retail outlets

Sports betting in dedicated retail outlets could be coming to the US for the first time in New Hampshire should a new bill HB...

Player tracking for NHL is a step closer after Golden Knights tests

The prospect of player tracking becoming a permanent feature in future NHL games moved a step closer last week as the league debuted real...

Kelley in as President and COO at soon to be acquired Ohio resort

MGM Resorts International has appointed Chris Kelley as the new President and COO of the Ohio resort, currently trading as the Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield...

Carousel launches sports betting brands for LatAm

Sports bettors in the rapidly emerging Latin American region will have access to two new betting brands, SportsBetting.com and RaceBook.com, the creations of iGaming firm Carousel...

Is Madison Square Garden up for some sports betting action?

New York's Madison Square Garden, one of the most iconic sports venues in the world, has filed to trademark ‘MSG’ with, it is being...
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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.7 Questions About The Inaugural DraftKings Sports Betting National Championship The...

Summer debut for new Borgata sportsbook and bar experience

Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will begin construction of a new venue that will integrate an entertaining bar experience with sports wagering. Adding...

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illegal gaming

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...
PrizePicks

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

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

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...