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Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort takes first legal sports wagers in Arkansas

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort has become the first venue in Arkansas to offer sports wagering with the opening on Monday this week of its...

New Jersey overtakes Nevada in May with $318.9m in sports wagers

New Jersey edged its way past Nevada in May, taking more in sports bets than any other state in the US following the strike...

DraftKings courts tennis fans with Flash Bet in-game wagering offer

DraftKings Inc has claimed another first with the launch of Flash Bet, described as a faster, easier way for customers who love sports to...

Steph Curry developing Rakuten OTT programming

National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Steph Curry is reported to be working alongside Rakuten Sports to develop original programming across Rakuten’s over-the-top (OTT) platform.Having...

MLS gives the green light to allow sports betting commercial partnerships

Major League Soccer (MLS) has become the first professional sports league across the US and Canada which will give the green light to betting...

USOC rebrands to reflect inclusive Olympic community

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has undergone a rebrand ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics which will see the committee now include the...

NBA scores virtual games partnership with Highlight Games

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and its syndicate National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have partnered up with Highlight Games Limited to develop a new...

ESIC issues fresh crackdown on ‘betting integrity’ concerns with industry summit

The Esports Integrity Coalition (ESIC) has invited the wider esports industry to work together in tackling an 'alarming rise' in the number of reported...

WATCH: Brian Westbrook, SeventySix Capital – Sports betting presents an ‘amazing opportunity’ for the...

Former Philadelphia Eagles star and member of the SeventySix Capital Athlete Venture Group, Brian Westbrook, has praised the legalization of sports betting as an 'amazing...

188BET confirms ‘commission-based partnership’ with Clube Atlético Mineiro

Online sports betting and live casino operator 188BET has strengthened its South American portfolio after being confirmed as the new ‘digital partner’ of Brazilian...

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...