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Sky Sports Racing secures new North American race broadcast rights

Two new partnership agreements announced today have seen Sky Sports Racing acquire exclusive UK and Ireland broadcast rights for all races from Woodbine, Saratoga,...
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Oddschecker US: World Series wagering on the rise as punters prepare for MLB conclusion

As the opening game of the World Series edges closer, punters and betting operators are preparing for the conclusion of a dramatic and deeply...

NBA pens media partnership with Tabcorp

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has teamed up with Australian betting operator Tabcorp as part of a new multi-year media partnership.Under the terms of the new...

Sacramento awarded penultimate MLS expansion franchise

Major League Soccer (MLS) has confirmed that Sacramento’s United Soccer League (USL) team, Sacramento Republic FC, will become its 29th expansion franchise.The announcement, which...

LSR Monday Brief: FanDuel, going live and baseball’s World Series

Dustin Gouker and the team at Legal Sports Report highlight some of the key US sports betting issues to look out for in the...

Christie address urges sports betting industry to avoid feds and trucks

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie addressed last week’s G2E in Las Vegas with some thoughts on the regulation of sports betting and a call...

NJ online sports betting continues to grow as football makes its return

New Jersey’s online casino and sports betting sites continue to show growth, with total online gross revenues in September increasing by $10m when compared...

DraftKings in the ‘pink’ with Larry Fitzgerald First Down charity fund

With the help of All-Pro wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, DFS and sports betting operator DraftKings has been hosting NFL “Pink ‘Em” daily fantasy contests...

Bandeirantes nets NBA media rights deal

Set to cover the upcoming 2019/20 season, the National Basketball Association (NBA)  has secured a one-year media rights deal with Brazilian media company Bandeirantes.The new agreement...

Hard Rock Stadium reportedly set to host La Liga fixture

Spanish football’s organising body La Liga is reportedly planning to host an official Spanish league game at the Hard Rock Stadium, home of the...

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SBC Global Prediction Markets Forum

SBC’s Global Prediction Markets Forum to confront sector’s toughest questions

Prediction markets have gone from a niche curiosity to one of the most contested questions in global gambling. Are they a financial product, a...
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...