Coronavirus brings US betting, gaming and sports to a grinding halt
The US gaming and betting industry has all but ground to a halt this week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues its rapid spread. Statements...
No madness this March as COVID19 forces NCAA to shut down tournaments
Just hours on from announcing that games would be played behind closed doors, the NCAA has confirmed that all remaining winter and spring games...
NBA suspends season after Utah Jazz player tests positive for COVID-19
The accelerating spread of the Coronavirus pandemic has forced the NBA to suspend the current season after one of its players tested positive for...
South Point Casino and VSiN to host dedicated March Madness seminar
Las Vegas’ South Point Hotel Casino and Spa and broadcaster VSiN will host “Betting, Brackets & Beers with Brent”, a sports betting seminar hosted...
NCAA sets up COVID-19 advisory panel ahead of March Madness
Ahead of March Madness, one of the biggest sports betting events on the US calendar, the NCAA has established a COVID-19 advisory panel of leading...
NCPG dedicates the month of March to raise awareness of problem gambling
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced that it will again dedicate the month of March to helping people who encounter problems...
NCAA President addresses US Senate on NIL reforms for college athletes
NCAA President Mark Emmert and other witnesses at a US Senate hearing this week have stressed the importance of developing fair approaches for student-athletes...
Student-athlete image rights center stage at 2020 NCAA Convention
With debate around name, image and likeness leading many of the discussions at the 2020 NCAA Convention this week, association President Mark Emmert used...
Atrium completes acquisition of Synergy Sports Technology
Atrium Sports, a full-service technology platform for sports and video data content, has announced the acquisition of Synergy Sports Technology, a global provider of...
Sportech upgrades EBITDA forecast in positive 2019 trading update
International betting technology business Sportech, has issued a trading update in respect of the current financial year ending December 31, 2019, citing continued operational...
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...