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SportsHandle: That was the week that was in US sports betting

SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting.Illinois Sports Betting Handle Surges To $434.6 Million For October Aided...

Illinois sportsbooks pick up the pace in October with $434.6m in wagers

Illinois sportsbooks found another gear during October, accelerating to more than $430m in bets during the month, reaching a level in only four full...
According to analysts from TheLines, oddsmakers are doing a great job with factoring in near-empty stadiums into their lines during the 2020 NFL season so far.

TheLines: Oddsmakers adjusting well to near-empty stadiums ahead of NFL Week 15

The 2020 NFL season might be remembered mostly for its empty or near-empty stadiums, which forced oddsmakers to factor into their lines what has...
Esports Entertainment Group has announced a multi-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming the first esports tournament provider for an NFL club.

Esports Entertainment Group announces multi-year partnership with Philadelphia Eagles

Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has announced a multi-year partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles where it will serve as the first esports tournament provider for...

New Jersey becomes first state to earn over $900m in sports betting handle

November saw New Jersey become the first state in history to post a legal sports betting handle of more than $900m, placing the first...

Genius Sports Group buys Sportzcast Inc for undisclosed fee

Sports data and technology firm Genius Sports Group (GSG) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sportzcast Inc, a leading US manufacturer of...
SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting.

SportsHandle: That was the week that was in US sports betting

SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting.DraftKings’ Play For Connecticut Sports Betting Good for DraftKings, But...

How sports betting affects problem gambling addressed at BOSA-Digital

Ensuring the safety and integrity of players amid the US sports betting boom was the subject of conversation during a special panel at last...

Why the ‘booming’ US market is the next step for Oddspedia 

Oddspedia is eyeing up an affiliate license for the US sports betting market having already established itself as one of the most comprehensive online...

Indiana sportsbooks surpass $250m in wagers for first time in November

Indiana sportsbooks surpassed $250m in wagers in a month for the first time — as local bettors continued to put money on the state’s...

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SBC Summit Americas

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...
SBC Awards Americas 2026

SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big

BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...
SBC Americas Editor Adam Candee speaking at SBC Summit Americas

SBC Summit Americas 2026 live coverage: What happened on Day 1?

The 2026 edition of SBC Summit Americas is underway!Below, we'll bring you the biggest stories live from the floor at Broward County Convention Center...
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SBC Summit Americas returns June 9-11 with new ways to network

SBC Summit Americas returns next week with the launch of SBC Connections, an all-new SBC networking program designed to transform how attendees meet, connect,...