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Rakuten looks to extend sponsorship of Golden State Warriors

The chief executive of Rakuten’s Americas operation, Amit Patel, has disclosed that Rakuten is looking to ‘play the long game’ when it comes to...

MLB strengthens presence in China with Tony Qi hire

Former senior vice-president and China territory head at Fox Networks Group Asia, Tony Qi, has joined Major League Baseball (MLB) China as the company’s...

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.Legal Sports Betting Has Arrived in Central New York: The...

North Carolina says yes to legal sports betting but no provision for mobile

North Carolina’s two tribal casinos, owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and managed by Caesars, will be able to offer legal sports...

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.DraftKings Becomes First Standalone Authorized Gaming Operator Of MLB DraftKings announced...

MLB signs up DraftKings in multi-year data partnership

DraftKings Inc has confirmed that it is now an authorized gaming operator of Major League Baseball (MLB) after signing a multi-year partnership deal with...

Strong sales in Canada and US drive quarterly growth for theScore

Digital media and sports betting firm theScore has announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2019. Revenue for...

Presque Isle prepares to go live with BetAmerica sportsbook on Friday

Following a two-day soft launch this week under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, Presque Isle Downs and Casino in Erie is...

LatAm and CIS growth specialists head Emerging Markets track at Betting on Sports

Latin American and CIS growth experts JD Duarte and Stan Reoutt will bookend the Emerging Markets track at Betting on Sports 2019, as part...

The Action Network turns to sports betting veteran Ari Borod for CCO role

Former FanDuel executive Ari Borod has joined The Action Network as its new Chief Commercial Officer. He had spent the previous four years at...

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...