NCPG thanks senators for taking a lead on problem gambling
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has welcomed consumer protection measures contained in the new bill published by Senators Orrin Hatch and Charles...
New MGM CityCenter role for Steve Zanella
Former MGM Core Properties President Steve Zanella has been appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer CityCenter at MGM Resorts International. He will oversee...
MGM Growth Properties to pay $637.5m for Park MGM and NoMad concepts
MGM Resorts International and MGM Growth Properties have struck a new deal, under the terms of which MGP will pay MGM Resorts consideration of...
BCI acquires online casino game supplier TGC
Las Vegas-based BlockChain Innovations (BCI) has acquired The Games Company (TGC), a provider of online casino games that is licensed by the United Kingdom...
Pennsylvania casinos fined for underage gaming and alcohol violations
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has handed out fines against two casinos for underage gaming and alcohol violations. The casinos, operated by Mount Airy...
Tennis IRP highlights need for increased data restrictions
After a detailed two year study spearheaded by leading UK sports QC Adam Lewis, Tennis’ Independent Review Panel (IRP) has released its ‘Final Report’...
theScore aims to be first US media firm to offer sports betting
Media firm theScore has revealed plans to launch a mobile sportsbook in the United States in 2019. The move comes after the company secured...
Hatch bill is a solution in search of a problem according to AGA
Senator Orrin Hatch’s recently circulated bill that recommends federal oversight of sports betting in the US has been met with heavy criticism this week....
MLS streamlines postseason playoffs with 2019 overhaul
Major League Soccer has confirmed that from start of the 2019 season, it will adopt a new single-elimination playoff structure.The news means that the Audi...
Washington ventures into new territory with legal sports wagering
City lawmakers in Washington DC have overwhelmingly voted to green light legalizing sports betting in the US capital, making it the first state without...
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...