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MLB and DraftKings unveil MLB Dream Bracket simulation game

In conjunction with the ‘Out of the Park Baseball’ video game series, Major League Baseball (MLB) has officially unveiled the MLB Dream Bracket presented...

Flutter group revenues more resilient than anticipated amid health crisis

FanDuel Group owner Flutter Entertainment plc has published a trading update for the three months ended March 31 2020 showing revenue growth of 29%...

May restart ‘unlikely’ for MLS

Amid discussions around a potential return to normal play, Major League Soccer (MLS) has revealed that it is ‘extremely unlikely’ that play will resume...

Enthusiast Gaming and Monkey Knife Fight to take DFS to esports gamers

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings has partnered with DFS company Monkey Knife Fight (MKF) to help promote and increase brand awareness of the latter’s sports gaming...

SBC Webinars and Xtreme Push focus on US consumer engagement

The SBC Webinars series returns today with an exclusive presentation by multichannel engagement specialist Xtremepush, titled Taming Strange Animals… Profiling & Engaging US Sports...

CONMEBOL demands COVID solutions

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has urged FIFA to come up with solutions for Member Associations during the COVID-19 crisis, with the confederation...

Alpha Entertainment files for Chapter 11 for XFL in wake of season shutdown

Alternative football league the XFL has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, just one month after declaring it had cancelled the remainder...

Multi-network 2020 NFL Draft will help fund COVID-19 battle

ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network will present the 2020 NFL Draft from April 23 to 25. This marks the second straight year that...

Colombian football leagues urge bookmakers to make bigger contributions

The Major Division of Colombian Professional Football (Dimayor), the organization in charge of operating football leagues in Colombia, has urged the government to ask...

Betting markets suspended on NBA 2K Players Tournament

Issues around the integrity of esports betting have flourished again after the results of NBA 2K20’s all pro tournament were leaked online.With almost all sports...

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SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026

SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...
SBC Summit Compliance Tech

Staying ahead of the threat: SBC Summit unveils Compliance Tech Track for 2026

SBC Summit will examine the technologies helping operators detect threats, combat fraud, and strengthen compliance through its dedicated Compliance Tech conference track.Taking place on Thursday, Oct....
SBC Summit First Pitch

SBC Summit reveals 5 First Pitch finalists to showcase next-gen gaming tech

SBC has revealed the five startups that will compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year’s shortlist...
SBC Summit The Script

The Script to headline SBC Summit 2026 opening night

SBC Summit 2026’s evening program will open with a headline performance from multi-platinum-selling band The Script, marking one of the largest artist bookings in...