Penrose linked with Playtech to drive American sports betting growth
Ian Penrose has evidently lost none of his ambition for corporate adventure if the current press speculation linking him with Playtech is anything to...
That was the week that was in US sports betting
Our colleagues stateside at SportsHandle bring SBC Americas readers another snapshot view of developments in sports betting in North America.New Jersey Sportsbooks Gross $3.8...
Kindred makes its move on US sports betting with Hard Rock agreement
Kindred Group, the global operator of online gaming brands including 32Red and bingo.com, is to make its bid for a slice of the newly...
Crossroads ahead for legal sports betting in Indiana
The latest newcomer to join a growing list of states seeking out opportunities from legalised sports betting is Indiana. Last month, the state’s Gambling...
Legal sports betting will increase fan engagement says AGA report
New research conducted by Nielsen Sports on behalf of the American Gaming Association (AGA) suggests that there will be a marked shift towards legal...
New hires and a San Francisco office opening mark DraftKings growth
DraftKings has broadened out its geographical reach with the opening of a new office in San Francisco and has plans to launch another in...
Unraveling the WIRE Act – an exercise in patience and sensible debate
There’s an old English proverb that goes ‘softly, softly, catchee monkey’. Apparently it was coined by a boy scout whose intention was to convey...
Paddy Power Betfair reveals 20 per cent growth in first half US revenues
Paddy Power Betfair plc has reported revenues ahead by 20 per cent in the US in its freshly published results for the six months...
Las Vegas Sands launches social responsibility programme
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has announced the launch of Project Protect, a comprehensive global initiative to accelerate its performance in responsible gaming, anti-money laundering and...
Phil Satre joins Wynn Resorts as vice chairman
Phil Satre has joined Wynn Resorts as vice chairman. He will take over fully as chairman later this year when current incumbent D Boone...
Event News
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...