Scout Gaming’s Araz Heydariyehzadeh explains how fantasy sportsbooks can stand out and if they can compete with traditional sportsbooks as more states regulate.

Scout Gaming: Regulation will only drive fantasy sports betting growth further

As sports betting continues to grow across the US, Scout Gaming’s Chief Commercial Officer, Araz Heydariyehzadeh, tells SBC Americas how fantasy sportsbooks can stand...

Benjie Cherniak: the evolution of in-play wagering in the US

The in-play wagering market has ‘plenty of green grass ahead’ despite significant evolution since the repeal of PASPA, according to Benjie Cherniak, Principal of...
With many new online casino entrants still learning the ropes, we asked some of America’s most influential providers what 2022 holds for US igaming.

US online casino: 2022 forecasts and predictions

It’s still early days for online casino in newly regulated US states, but already we are seeing several verticals gaining significant momentum and generating...

SBC Leaders: Jefebet delivers for ‘tremendously underserved’ US Latino market

Fifth Street Gaming Digital’s new Jefebet.com platform is filling the gap in the market for US Latino-focused gaming and entertainment content, according to the...
Betsson's Pontus Lindwall says the internet's influence has changed how the gaming industry consumes information in Issue 19 of the SBC Leaders Magazine.

SBC Leaders: New frontiers, the Metaverse, and online’s growing influence

The internet's growing influence has changed how the betting and gaming industry digests information and positions itself as a form of entertainment. That was...
The Gaming Industry for Ukraine initiative has reached its target of £250,000, but organizers are calling for one last push until the end of the month. 

Gaming Industry For Ukraine exceeds £250,000 target

The gambling industry’s charity appeal to raise funds for Ukrainians displaced by the Russian military action has reached its target of £250,000, but organizers...
The American Gaming Association's Alex Costello delved into how an increase in the antiquated slot tax threshold could impact players and casinos.

AGA’s Alex Costello: Existing slot tax threshold creates ‘significant inefficiencies’

Earlier this month, the Congressional Gaming Caucus introduced the bipartisan legislation that would see the antiquated slot tax threshold raised for the first time...
Stephen Dunham, President and CEO of Play Globally, a developer of free-to-play games, explains how F2P can transform the way sportsbooks go about acquiring users.

Play Globally: Free-to-Play reshapes user acquisition and retention in sports betting

Stephen Dunham, President and CEO of Play Globally, a developer of free-to-play games, explains how F2P can transform the way sportsbooks go about acquiring...

Amanda Brewer: Ontario market could be worth ‘billions in five years’

The freshly regulated Ontario igaming and sports betting market could be worth ‘billions in five years’ according to Amanda Brewer, Canadian Country Manager for...
SBC has agreed to terms to acquire the Canadian Gaming Summit from current joint owners the Canadian Gaming Association and MediaEdge Communications. 

SBC agrees to deal to buy the Canadian Gaming Summit

SBC has agreed to terms to acquire the long-running Canadian Gaming Summit (CGS), Canada’s premier annual conference and trade show for land-based and iGaming...

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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...