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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...

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...