DraftKings’ Johnny Avello on the NBA Finals and ‘Hip Hop Wicca’
SBC Americas caught up with DraftKings Head of Sportsbook Johnny Avello this week for a quick-fire Q&A on how things are shaping up in...
DoJ got its wires crossed on legality of interstate gambling
With the DoJ’s revised opinion of the Federal Wire Act having been knocked out of the park by District Court Judge Paul Barbadoro of New Hampshire...
New Jersey the entry point for Kindred Group’s commercial US debut
Online gaming operator Kindred has opened its doors for business in New Jersey under its flagship brand Unibet, marking the global gambling group’s first...
Stevens’ Circa Sports promises old school Las Vegas sports betting vibe
Las Vegas saw the opening of its latest sports betting facility at the weekend when casino owner and developer Derek Stevens officially launched Circa...
New Illinois sports betting law leaves a cloud hanging over mobile-only
Terrestrial casinos, racetracks and sports venues in Illinois will be able to offer legal sports betting - land based and mobile - thanks to...
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.VHS Rental Store In Georgia Accused Of Running Illegal Sports...
WATCH: Phil Murphy – States must set out the right regulatory framework from the...
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has attributed the first-year success of the New Jersey sports betting market to the wealth of regulatory and customer experience...
Good Karma for PointsBet as Hashtag Sports Award beckons
Online bookmaker PointsBet has been honored as a finalist in the inaugural Hashtag Sports Awards Presented by Budweiser. The firm’s Good Karma Payout initiative,...
Constant communication and customer rapport key to US market success
Customer rapport and a minimum bet guarantee has become a more prevalent issue for European sports betting operators. As the US market evolves and...
Navigating the new world order of legal US sports wagering
Anne Marie Minogue, Senior Director Global Investigations and Compliance for independent consultancy Navigant, talks about the firm’s interest in sports betting and how it...
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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...
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...