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.Penn National Now Preparing September Debut For Barstool Sportsbook App...
NCAA Division II advances name image and likeness proposals
The NCAA’s Division II Presidents Council has voted this week to advance several legislative proposals to the 2021 NCAA Convention, including concepts that would...
DraftKings strengthens fan connection with Best Ball DFS game
DraftKings is expanding its daily fantasy sports (DFS) offerings to include the game variant Best Ball, with snake drafts according to a statement this...
Corinthians and Konami announce sponsorship agreement
Brazilian soccer team Corinthians has announced a new sponsorship deal with Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. The brand will become the club’s official global partner,...
GVC and UNLV report poses big questions around US sports betting
The UNLV International Gaming Institute has published an in-depth report for legislators and regulators titled “The Big Questions: Sports Wagering in America”.Sponsored by GVC...
PointsBet and Indiana Pacers tie-up sports gaming partnership
NBA’s Indiana Pacers and global sportsbook operator PointsBet have inked a new multi-year partnership, making PointsBet an official sports gaming partner of the team.Under...
Pandemic bites but William Hill remains on course for US expansion
Bookmaker William Hill, parent firm of William Hill US, has adopted a bullish stance in its 2020 Q2 financial update, acknowledging inevitable losses arising...
Jeffrey Pollack welcomes ‘Hollywood ending’ to XFL sale process
Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson, Co-Founders of the Seven Bucks Companies content firm, and RedBird Capital Partners, have been selected as the winning bidder...
DraftKings driving global interest with Ashes 2020 competition
Sportsbook operator DraftKings will offer a unique spin on the world’s most iconic cricketing contest by challenging 20 English and Australian bettors to battle...
William Hill makes sportsbook history with Capital One Arena launch
William Hill US has achieved a notable debut this week, opening its first-ever sportsbook location in Washington DC and the first-ever within a US...
Event News
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...
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...