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...
NBA extends global reach with live social media streaming to India
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is expanding its reach and brand beyond its US heartland with the decision to live stream the NBA Finals...
WagerTalk poised to acquire sports betting’s ‘gold standard’ newsletter
Sports betting content provider WagerTalk has confirmed its intent to acquire The Gold Sheet which, established in 1957, is the US’ longest-running sports betting...
PointsBet goes for another bettor-first initiative with early NBA payout
Online US sportsbook operator PointsBet has announced that it has issued early payouts on all bets for the Golden State Warriors to win the...
Sportech will continue to focus on US sports betting opportunities
International betting technology firm Sportech has held its annual general meeting today, updating investors on its performance so far this year with specific focus...
Betting interest bouncing as NBA Conference Finals continue
In spite of the absence of LeBron James, the NBA Playoffs have continued to thrive in terms of betting interest.As the Conference finals...
Sportradar: Embracing the “next generation” for collecting sports data
David Lampitt, Head of Global Sports Partnerships for Sportradar, speaking at last month’s Betting on Sports America conference in New Jersey, has acknowledged that...
Sinclair well positioned to capitalize on US sports betting after Disney deal
Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc and The Walt Disney Company entered into a definitive agreement late last week under which Sinclair will acquire the equity interests...
FantasyData confirms rebrand of its Commercial API Division
FantasyData, a provider of sports data application program interfaces (APIs) for the fantasy and sports betting industries has rebranded its Commercial API Division as...
PointsBet empowers ‘sharps’ to keep New Jersey sports betting onshore
Top-tier US sportsbook operator PointsBet has said it will guarantee, with immediate effect to honor a minimum bet-to-win amount of $10,000 for all customers on...
Event News
SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups
SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meet-Ups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming...
Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026
Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...
Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
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...