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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...

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...