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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...
Basketball with a march madness logo on it

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...

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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...