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NBA extends global reach with live social media streaming to India

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is expanding its reach and brand beyond its US heartland with the decision to live stream the NBA Finals...

Enthusiast confirms merger with Aquilini Gameco and Luminosity

Enthusiast Gaming has confirmed it has entered into a merger with Aquilini Gameco and Luminosity to form a publicly traded esports and gaming media...

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.VHS Rental Store In Georgia Accused Of Running Illegal Sports...

Q1 sets a strong pace for Bragg with revenue atop expected range

Bragg Gaming Group claims to have set a strong pace for the current financial year in its Q1 results, reporting CDN $10.4m in revenue;...

MLS and Liga MX collaborate to create new North American competition

Major League Soccer has united with Liga MX for the formation of the Leagues Cup, an annual competition, which will be contested between North...

WagerTalk poised to acquire sports betting’s ‘gold standard’ newsletter

Sports betting content provider WagerTalk has confirmed its intent to acquire The Gold Sheet which, established in 1957, is the US’ longest-running sports betting...

Good Karma for PointsBet as Hashtag Sports Award beckons

Online bookmaker PointsBet has been honored as a finalist in the inaugural Hashtag Sports Awards Presented by Budweiser. The firm’s Good Karma Payout initiative,...

Breakthrough of the Year award for MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts International has been honored at the 12th annual Sports Business Awards as the "Breakthrough of the Year" recipient by the Sports Business...

PointsBet goes for another bettor-first initiative with early NBA payout

Online US sportsbook operator PointsBet has announced that it has issued early payouts on all bets for the Golden State Warriors to win the...

150 million visitors per month swell Enthusiast Gaming esports network

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc, the publicly traded North American video game media and esports company, has announced that its network of video game enthusiasts...

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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...