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The sports view on sports betting

Costa Rican sports considers betting as revenue generator

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit different industries, but football clubs are among those forced to seek relief measures in order to generate income during...

Mark Balch: esports betting and its long-term growth

Esports has taken centre stage in recent weeks as the betting industry adapts to the COVID-19 crisis which has led to live-sports becoming increasingly...

NBA stars set for inaugural “NBA 2K Players Tournament” on ESPN and ESPN2

2K, the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is set to launch the “NBA 2K Players Tournament,” an NBA...

IBIA reveals North America accounts for 5% of global sports betting alerts

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has released its 2020 first quarter (Q1) figures which has revealed a reported 61 cases of suspicious betting...

QuickPicks launches virtual NBA game amid global sports shutdown

In the midst of a global shutdown of all major sports leagues, real money sports gaming operator and developer QuickPicks has launched a new...

Rio horse racing reps urge government to resume normal action 

Having canceled its events following recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Rio de Janeiro Turf Professionals Association...

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.Nevada Gaming Control Board Approves Betting On Counter-Strike Looking to add...

Further setbacks to sports betting calendar as Wimbledon hangs in the balance

The sports betting calendar looks set to suffer further setbacks, following confirmation from the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC) that the...

Prepare now and look forward to the greatest comeback since Lazarus

Working in and around an industry that thrives on the concept of selling a ‘dead cert’, it’s understandably tough to take when life is...

CONMEBOL postpones Copa America until 2021

In order to fight the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has announced that it will push the...

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...