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NHL details next steps on the road to resuming sporting activities

The NHL has issued a memorandum detailing its phased return to sport protocol, setting out a long and stringent set of criteria that must...

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 Seeking Early Entry Into Illinois Sports Betting Market It appears...

IBIA calls for cohesive approach to global best practice standards

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has issued a fresh call to all parties engaged in the supply of sports event data for betting...

Charley Hoffman makes MKF an official fantasy sports partner

Fantasy sports gaming platform Monkey Knife Fight (MKF) has firmed up an exclusive agreement with PGA TOUR player and ambassador Charley Hoffman. According to...

RacingPicks makes US horse racing community debut

Oddschecker Global Media, the igaming publishing group, has confirmed the launch today of RacingPicks, a standalone horse racing site. The purpose of the site...

Brazil President looking to get soccer back on the agenda

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has received representations this week from the authorities of the first division clubs Flamengo and Vasco da Gama to discuss...

Luckbox accelerates IPO plans

Esports bookmaker Luckbox is ‘accelerating plans’ to list its business on the TSX Venture Exchange – Toronto’s marketplace for small-to-mid sized fast-growth enterprises.During May the company recruited TSX...

Fans Unite hits the acquisition trail with purchase of McBookie.com

Canadian sports, gaming and entertainment company Fans Unite has acquired online Scottish bookmaker McBookie.com in a deal worth $2.2m. McBookie was launched 11 years...

NASCAR links with IMG ARENA to create new sports betting virtual

NASCAR and sports betting content hub IMG ARENA have entered into a partnership in which IMG ARENA has licensed official assets to create a...

Puerto Rico moves one step closer to esports regulation

Esports looks to have emerged as a leading light amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and a near total shutdown of land-based activities and live...

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...