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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...

DraftKings explores alternative markets to keep sports bettors engaged

With traditional sports betting options dwindling as a consequence of temporary major league suspensions in the face of COVID-19, DFS operator DraftKings has been...

NHL launches extra content to keep fans engaged during league hiatus

As the National Hockey League (NHL) community continues to practice social distancing and take all necessary precautions during this ever-changing time, the league has...

Sportech better positioned to face a challenging year amid COVID-19 crisis

International betting technology firm Sportech, operator of the Winners and Bobby V’s betting and sports bar venues in Connecticut and Bump 50:50 in-stadia wagering...

Betcris signs multi-year partnership with Brazil’s A Series soccer league

Latin American gaming operator Betcris and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazilian Championship A Series) soccer league have signed a multi-year partnership this week.The...

Argentina and Colombia working to promote integrity in football

While Europe, with its extensive product offering, has formed an extensive lead in the global sports betting sector, Latin American jurisdictions are working to...

NFL Draft remains on course but will be televised behind closed doors

The NFL has confirmed this week that its hotly anticipated Draft will go ahead as scheduled on April 23 to 25, but as a...

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut enforce tri-state business closures

Businesses in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will be closed as of 8pm tonight as part of a tri-state area agreement to contain...

Stars Group trading ahead in Q1 but ready for tough year as sports suffer

The Stars Group has issued a general business update showing the firm performing ahead of expectations in Q1 2020, but remaining mindful of potential...

Betgenius’ Andrew Patterson: ‘potential of NBA prop markets is huge’

Betgenius’ VP of US Business Development Andrew Patterson and Bill Anderson, VP Commercial Americas, talk about the vast potential for betting on basketball and...

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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...