MGM takes acquisitive bite of the big apple
MGM Resorts International has announced it will acquire New York’s Empire City casino and racetrack, located in Yonkers, for $850m. Talking about the rationale...
New Brazilian lottery pockets $1.9 million in first week
A new state-run Brazilian lottery entitled Dia da Sorte made a cool U$1.9 million in the first week of operation, surpassing that of established...
Utilising engaging content to tap into the US market
Tapping into the US market presents a tough challenge for sportsbooks, however one key way to get ahead in what will be a saturated...
Five regulatory guidelines dismiss integrity fee claims
Gambling regulators in four states have questioned the need for sports to receive an integrity fee from the sports betting industry and put forward...
Vegas Golden Knights backed for stunning debut season Stanley Cup success
Bookies didn’t give the Las Vegas Golden Knights a prayer at the start of the season, installing them as 500/1 shots for glory, however...
IGT announces variable forward transaction
International Game Technology PLC has been advised that its majority shareholder, De Agostini S.p.A. , has entered into a variable forward transaction with Credit Suisse International relating...
Sports betting US: that was the week that was
Our journalistic colleagues at SportsHandle.com bring you more stateside news as another busy week of post-PASPA legal wrangling and jockeying for pole position comes...
Shareholders learn of Sportech’s ‘America first’ strategy
The governance of London-listed betting and racing systems provider Sportech Plc has told investors at its recent annual general meeting that expansion of its US...
Colombia to be recognised with prestigious award at Juegos Miami
Colombia is set to take the title of Jurisdiction of the Year at this year’s Juegos Miami, the C-Level event for the Pan Latin...
Lawsuit against the major sports leagues could be a tough case to prove
As well as being the front-runner in the race to offer the first legal sports wager outside of Nevada, New Jersey is now making...
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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...
SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big
BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...