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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...

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.Will Maryland Sports Betting Referendum Gain Public Support? Maryland lawmakers earlier...

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SBC Summit Americas

SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections

SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...
SBC Awards Americas 2026

SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big

BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...
SBC Americas Editor Adam Candee speaking at SBC Summit Americas

SBC Summit Americas 2026 live coverage: What happened on Day 1?

The 2026 edition of SBC Summit Americas is underway!Below, we'll bring you the biggest stories live from the floor at Broward County Convention Center...
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SBC Summit Americas returns June 9-11 with new ways to network

SBC Summit Americas returns next week with the launch of SBC Connections, an all-new SBC networking program designed to transform how attendees meet, connect,...