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Flutter issues investor update as COVID-19 threatens impact on earnings

FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment plc has issued a statement in response to the raft of cancelled and postponed sports fixtures around the world as...

Coronavirus brings US betting, gaming and sports to a grinding halt

The US gaming and betting industry has all but ground to a halt this week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues its rapid spread. Statements...

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.In Time For March Madness, Illinois Becomes 15th State To...

Could single-game sports betting go legal in Canada before NHL playoffs?

Eskil Kvarnström, Founder and CEO at affiliate Leadstar Media, reflects on the current efforts being made to legalize single event sports betting in Canada...

Strong February but uncertainty lies ahead for New Jersey sportsbooks

Wagering on the Super Bowl pushed New Jersey's online and retail sportsbooks to a strong February, albeit short of $500m in handle for the first...

NHL and MLS latest organizations to bring a halt to play as virus spreads

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring US sports to a grinding halt with further announcements regarding both the National Hockey League (NHL) and Major...
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No madness this March as COVID19 forces NCAA to shut down tournaments

Just hours on from announcing that games would be played behind closed doors, the NCAA has confirmed that all remaining winter and spring games...

DraftKings debuts Tiers PGA game for 2020 PLAYERS Championship

Just in time for the launch of the 2020 PLAYERS Championship, DFS and sportsbook operator DraftKings has officially announced the debut of its Tiers...

NBA suspends season after Utah Jazz player tests positive for COVID-19

The accelerating spread of the Coronavirus pandemic has forced the NBA to suspend the current season after one of its players tested positive for...

EPIC Risk Management and GVC team up to minimize gambling harm in US

EPIC Risk Management, the independent gambling harm minimization consultancy, and sports betting group GVC Holdings have formed a partnership which aims to minimize gambling...

Event News

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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...