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...
Event News
SBC Summit’s Player Experience Academy explores engagement and its limits
SBC Summit will put player experience under the microscope this September in Lisbon, as its Academy brings together the operators, product leaders, and regulators...
SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect
SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...
SBC unveils new Global Prediction Markets Forum in Lisbon
SBC has announced the launch of the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new standalone event dedicated to one of the fastest-evolving sectors in betting...
SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates
SBC Summit will introduce three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing.Running from September...