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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...

Event News

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meet-Ups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming...
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Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026

Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...
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Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
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How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...