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SBC Rewind: 2023 already has us asking about what to expect in 2024

In the final installment of SBC Rewind, SBC Americas rounds out our look back on 2023 with the stories that are still hot off...
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SBC Rewind: ESPN Bet announcement underlines shift in sports betting market

As SBC Americas's look back on the past year heads into the back half of 2023, the lead-up to football season dominated the headlines. Namely,...
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SBC Rewind: College betting scandal erupts, legislative wins in NC/VT

2023 has been a whirlwind year for US sports betting and online casino, with huge industry-defining narratives keeping us busy all year long.  So, as...
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SBC Rewind: Kentucky legalizes sports betting and Detroit Lions hit integrity scare

2023 has been a whirlwind year for US sports betting and online casino, with industry-defining narratives keeping us busy all year long.  So, as the...
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Florida Supreme Court case could hinge on a single turn of phrase

The verdict in the Florida Supreme Court sports betting case could all boil down to the phrase "typically found in casinos." What is "typically found...
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SBC Rewind: Ohio goes live and operators debate “risk-free” lines

2023 has been a whirlwind year for US sports betting and online casino, with huge industry-defining narratives keeping us busy all year long.  So, as...
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Maryland reverses course on legality of DraftKings Pick6 fantasy game

Less than a month after rolling out in Maryland, DraftKings Pick6 is shutting down. Other operators with pick'em-style fantasy contests have steered clear of...
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Shelley Hannah: Great things are to come from RLX Gaming in the US

Despite being hailed as a “landmark” and “milestone” moment that is expected to “truly flourish”, Relax Gaming, under the RLX Gaming moniker, will certainly...
SBC and IDnow Challenges in Compliance Survey

Player financial risk checks a major worry for gaming operators, survey finds

Obtaining the required personal financial information is the greatest barrier licensed betting & gaming operators face when onboarding players and the industry fears that...
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Canadian Gaming Summit readies for return to Toronto Convention Center

The Canadian Gaming Summit, Canada’s premier gaming and betting event, is slated to return to the Metro Toronto Convention Center from June 18-20th, 2024....

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Cordish’s Rob Norton ballparks casino cannibalization at 15-23%

To some in the industry, Rob Norton is an obstructionist. The president of Cordish Gaming's stance against iGaming legislation in states like Maryland has...
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SBC Summit North America draws 5,000 attendees

SBC Summit North America once again packed The Meadowlands Convention Center for two days of networking, conference content and conversation. "We had nearly 5,000 of...
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt

BetMGM may be ‘radio quiet’ but Greenblatt ready to speak out

Towards the start of his fireside chat with CNBC's Contessa Brewer at SBC Summit North America, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt began by acknowledging that...
How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

In Massachusetts, like in many states, things are changing fast in gaming. The state launched digital sports betting in March 2023 and experienced an immediate...