Increasing popularity of women’s sports brings opportunities for sports betting
“Build it and they will come” is something of a cliché. But when there’s a proven audience for something, success hinges on first providing...
Michigan gives Bovada two weeks to close up shop for state residents
The offshore market gets talked about a lot in the industry but on Thursday the state of Michigan decided to take action. The Michigan...
CGB Magazine: celebrating two years of Ontario, building upon a solid foundation
SBC Media has published the digital edition of the Canadian Gaming Business magazine, Volume 17, No. 1, which marks the second anniversary of the...
IGT: Leveraging the data revolution for lotteries
SBC’s Jessica Welman, editor, SBC Americas, recently joined IGT Vice President of iLottery Products and Services Karri Paavilainen and IGT Senior Director for Data...
State Senator voices disapproval of Mets owner’s $8B casino
The casino and entertainment complex is estimated to add at least 15,000 jobs to New York’s economy.
Illinois senate approves progressive sports betting tax hike
Illinois senators have approved a 2025 budget that includes raising the state's sports betting tax and implementing a progressive tax rate for operators based...
Senate dismisses MA sports betting tax increase proposal
A Senate budget plans projects tax revenue in Massachusetts to reach $41.5 billion in FY2025.
Lawmaker aims to raise sports betting tax rate in Massachusetts
Online sports betting operators in Massachusetts are currently taxed at a 20% rate on gaming revenue.
FanDuel finishes as Pennsylvania’s top sportsbook in April
Pennsylvania is home to 12 online sportsbooks that partner with casinos.
Sportsbooks skip MA regulatory discussion over limiting bettors
Operators surprised disappointed and, in their own words, even angered the five commissioners of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) when they bowed out of...
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...