DraftKings agrees $1.56bn all-stock acquisition of Golden Nugget Online Gaming
DraftKings Inc has entered into a definitive agreement today to acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming Inc in an all-stock transaction worth circa $1.56bn.As part...
Scientific Games making swift progress in key objectives amid bullish Q2 update
Scientific Games Corporation has published its Q2 results for the period ended June 30, 2021, highlighting progress in its key objective of shifting focus...
Chicago Mayor extends deadline for casino development RFP to October
Mayor Lori E Lightfoot has confirmed that the City of Chicago has extended the deadline to respond to the casino Request for Proposal (RFP)...
Iowa sees sports betting revenue fall for fourth consecutive month in July
Iowa’s sportsbooks continued a run of monthly declines in betting volume, taking in less than $89m in July wagers in what was the 24th...
Blackhawk Network to expand ‘Game On’ sportsbook gift cards into Colorado and Indiana
Blackhawk Network has announced that its Game On sportsbook gift cards will be expanding its operations into both Colorado and Indiana.Game On gift cards...
SportsHandle: 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.Emperor’s New Clothes: How High Is The Ceiling For New...
BetRegal seals sponsorship agreement with PGA of Canada
The PGA of Canada has announced a new three-year title-sponsorship agreement with Canadian sports betting and e-gaming firm BetRegal. The partnership is effective immediately,...
Revenue surges but losses remain heavy as DraftKings posts Q2 update
DraftKings Inc has posted its Q2 financials for the period ended June 30, 2021, revealing a heavy - but better than anticipated - net...
Century Casinos reports 155% revenue growth in Q2 2021
Century Casinos Inc has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2021, declaring a significant increase in net operating revenue compared to...
Illinois fastest to $5bn in lifetime handle despite slower June wagering
Wagering at Illinois sportsbooks slowed in June to below $500m for the first time since December 2020 despite a surge in revenue, as the...
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DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026
SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...
Staying ahead of the threat: SBC Summit unveils Compliance Tech Track for 2026
SBC Summit will examine the technologies helping operators detect threats, combat fraud, and strengthen compliance through its dedicated Compliance Tech conference track.Taking place on Thursday, Oct....
SBC Summit reveals 5 First Pitch finalists to showcase next-gen gaming tech
SBC has revealed the five startups that will compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year’s shortlist...
The Script to headline SBC Summit 2026 opening night
SBC Summit 2026’s evening program will open with a headline performance from multi-platinum-selling band The Script, marking one of the largest artist bookings in...