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Gambling fills the gaps in Pennsylvania state budget

Gambling has contributed more than $385m into Pennsylvania coffers in the first year since expanded gambling in the state was made law, surpassing state budget estimates in the...

SIS goes for LatAm action with Codere collaboration

Multi-channel racing content and data services provider Sports Information Services (SIS) has enhanced its live betting channels, with the addition of Grupo Codere SA's Latin American...

Golden Race looks back on an exciting 2018 in the Americas

Sports betting and gaming solutions provider Golden Race has offered a brief review of 2018, highlighting progress made in the North American and LatAm...

New poll links sports betting to increased fan engagement

Wagering on a sports game leads to greater viewership according to a new poll commissioned by Seton Hall University in New Jersey. It found...

That was the week that was in US sports betting

Brett Smiley from SportsHandle brings SBC Americas another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting.Understanding the NBA’s Sports Betting Data Deals...

Brian Westbrook joins the team at SeventySix Capital

SeventySix Capital, a sports tech venture capital fund led by former MLB superstar Ryan Howard, has welcomed NFL legend Brian Westbrook as an investor...

Majority of Virginia voters back legalized sports wagering

A survey conducted by the Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University shows that the majority of voters in the...

Federal oversight of sports betting still a possibility?

The specter of federal intervention into the emerging US sports betting market refuses to go away with the news this week of a new...

MGM and TFA seeking tribal opportunities

MGM Resorts International has retained TFA Capital Partners to assist in identifying opportunities for sports betting partnerships with Tribal Nations throughout Indian Country.TFA has...

Thunderpick set for American adventure

eSports betting operator Thunderpick is looking to bring its social betting platform to the United  States after the removal of regulatory obstacles earlier this...

Event News

illegal gaming

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...
PrizePicks

Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming

Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
SBC Summit

SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice

As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
SBC Summit Americas

SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections

SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...