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SimpleBet Super Bowl

Roger Goodell addresses NFL gambling ahead of Super Bowl

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke on sports betting ahead of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.
Torn up baseball

Fallout from Alabama baseball betting scandal continues

The consequences for ousted Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon and Bert Neff continued this week. The two allegedly shared insider information about a baseball...
DraftKings LeBron James

DraftKings enlists LeBron James for football-focused partnership

DraftKings is looking to become the king of sportsbooks with a new partnership.The Boston-based sports betting and fantasy company has landed a partnership with...
NFL Betting Tipico Tennis

Live betting, same-game parlays boost Tipico’s NFL betting handle

Live betting and same-game parlays have led to growth for Tipico Sportsbook.
LSU Illegal Sports Betting

Former LSU wide receiver arrested for sports betting fraud

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been arrested for alleged illegal sports betting.
NCAA

Attorney considers Iowa college sports betting probe ‘warrantless’

An government agent is being accused of initiating a “warrantless search” into athletes at Iowa universities.
U.S. Integrity American Cornhole

U.S. Integrity scores partnership with the American Cornhole League

U.S. Integrity has agreed to a partnership with the American Cornhole League ahead of a new season.
NHL Suspension Return

NHL’s Shane Pinto speaks as gambling-related suspension winds down

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto is preparing for a return following a suspension for gambling activities.
NCAA Sports Betting

Sports betting part of Baker’s first NCAA State of College Sports Address

NCAA President Charlie Baker has addressed the impact of sports betting on college athletics.
Simplebet Record College Football

Michigan and Washington lift Simplebet to record $5M handle for CFP Final

Simplebet also reported a $180 million handle for the entire 2023-24 season.

Event News

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...
Loserball CEO Jonathan Gruber, who spoke with SBC Americas.

Q&A: Loserball’s Jonathan Gruber on entering a competitive gaming market

SBC Summit Americas 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., provided key stakeholders from around the world an opportunity to discuss the landscape of online gaming.Loserball...