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Hatch bill is a solution in search of a problem according to AGA

Senator Orrin Hatch’s recently circulated bill that recommends federal oversight of sports betting in the US has been met with heavy criticism this week....

MLS streamlines postseason playoffs with 2019 overhaul

Major League Soccer has confirmed that from start of the 2019 season, it will adopt a new single-elimination playoff structure.The news means that the Audi...

Canelo delivers as DAZN drives to top spot

Global sports streaming platform, DAZN capitalised on an Saturday night brimming with combat sports, to become the leading iOS and Android free app for...

NBA and FanDuel agree on broader partnership to include official data

The National Basketball Association (NBA) will broaden its existing partnership with DFS operator FanDuel Group to include American sports wagering. The announcement was made...

West Virginia welcomes DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings has reached a licensing agreement with an affiliate of Penn National Gaming, the operator of Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia....

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board publishes first sports wagering report

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has posted its first monthly report for sports wagering in the state. The initial report encompasses only the returns...

Fuchs takes up top digital role at William Hill US

William Hill US has appointed Kenneth Fuchs, a leading digital executive who has held CEO and senior management positions at global technology and media...

Global sports expert Jaap Kalma to drive Betting on Sports America

SBC (Sports Betting Community) has secured the services of a global sports marketing and sponsorship expert to help promote the Betting on Sports America...

DraftKings and PFL re-imagining MMA

DraftKings heads into the festive period as part of a new strategic collaboration with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). The deal, said the DFS...

Regulator gives the green light for Philly SugarHouse Sportsbook

The SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia has completed a two-day operational test period and received approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for its SugarHouse Sportsbook...

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...