DraftKings abruptly nixes recently announced betting surcharges
Less than two weeks after announcing a plan to tax winning bettors in some jurisdictions, DraftKings is changing course.Announcement comes shortly after Flutter's earnings...
ALT Sports Data: NHRA partnership displays how we can help sports enter betting scene
The sports betting boom in the U.S. over the last six years has been predictably successful for the major sports leagues across the country....
Flutter CEO Jackson labels new Illinois betting tax structure ‘wrong’
During the Flutter Q2 earnings call, company CEO Peter Jackson did not hold back his feelings about Illinois lawmakers both upping the tax rate...
Ballot initiative for sports betting approved in Missouri
Ashcroft’s office had an Aug. 13 deadline to submit its certificate of sufficiency.
ACGCS: Mixing professional training with academic rigor with Dalhousie University
When Dr Ian Messenger formed the Association of Certified Gaming Compliance Specialists in 2022, he knew that, in addition to a professional certification, professionals...
PENN to launch ‘seamless’ ESPN Bet integration in ESPN, theScore apps
PENN Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden revealed on a Q2 earnings call on Thursday that the company will embed ESPN Bet wagering functionality in the...
SBC launches WE Initiative to empower women in gaming
SBC doubles down on its mission to uplift women in sports betting, iGaming, and related fields with the launch of the Women Empowerment (WE)...
SBC Summit: Safeguarding the player – innovations in player protection
The gambling and sports betting industry is experiencing significant transformations in the digital realm, striving to leverage all available innovations. However, one thing remains...
New Jersey orders bet365 to pay bettors over $500K after odds changes
The New Jersey Department of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has ordered bet365 to pay out more than half a million dollars to in-state bettors after...
Robins defends DraftKings’ choice to add betting surcharge in some states
After more than a year of warning regulators and lawmakers that increasingly high sports betting tax rates weren't sustainable in the operator's eyes. DraftKings...
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...