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The NFL is offering plenty of offense this Christmas, with two top offenses set to meet and four games with an over/under set at 51.5 points or more in Week 16.

TheLines: 2020 NFL season setting historic scoring pace ahead of Week 16

The NFL is offering plenty of offense this Christmas, with two of the top offenses in the league set to meet and four games...

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...

Event News

SBC Summit SBC Connect

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 Global Prediction Markets Forum

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

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...
Affiliate Leaders Awards Shortlist

Meet the Nominees: Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed

SBC has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards, taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, September 30.More...