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NCAA votes to rescind championships policy on sports wagering

The governing board of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) has voted to rescind the 'NCAA Championships Policy Related to Sports Wagering', which prohibited...

Betting on Sports America debut receives overwhelming endorsement

SBC’s inaugural US conference Betting on Sports America has been hailed a huge success, with 97.7% of delegates proclaiming they would recommend the event to a...

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.Shakedown Fees: NBA, MLB Demanding Nevada Sportsbooks Pay More Or...

Genius Sports and NASCAR strike landmark deal to drive fan interest

NASCAR and sports data solutions specialist Genius Sports have unveiled a landmark deal today that will see the latter develop an official NASCAR gaming...

Industry veteran Dan Mason appointed Chairman at VSiN

VSiN (Vegas Stats & Information Network), the media network dedicated to sports betting information, has appointed industry veteran Dan Mason as Chairman. Formerly President...

Mike Modano joins Tiidal Gaming Group as brand ambassador

Tiidal Gaming Group, the Canadian esports platform company and parent firm of Lazarus Esports, has confirmed the appointment of Hockey Hall of Famer Mike...

San Diego Padres hails FanConnect impact on sponsorship asset mix

Sergio del Prado, Vice President of Corporate Sponsorships for the San Diego Padres MLB team, has hailed FanConnect’s technology and content platform as a...

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. Las Vegas’ SuperBook Heading East, With SuperContest In Tow It appears...

George Rover and SWIMA determined to protect sports integrity

The Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association (SWIMA), a group comprising the leading US sportsbook operators, officially launched this week with a pledge to make...

No one-size-fits-all solution for US sports betting as market expands

Graham Shaw, Director and Co-founder at Sport Acuity, discusses the complexities arising from the US sports betting market as it continues to open up...

Event News

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...