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Scarlet Pearl Casino looks to DraftKings for ‘new way’ in sports betting

DraftKings has reached an agreement with Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D’Iberville, Mississippi, to officially open the DraftKings at Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook, following receipt...

New Mexico Lottery introduces sports lottery and extends Intralot deal

The New Mexico Lottery board has voted unanimously to move forward with the creation of a game tied to the outcome of sporting events...

SingleShot eyes next phase of growth into mainstream sports betting

Nevada-registered SingleShot Entertainment Inc has appointed former Merrill Lynch director Ashish Patel as its new CEO to help further its aspirations for growth in the sports betting...

That was the week that was in US sports betting

SportsHandle's Brett Smiley brings SBC Americas readers another low-down on the latest developments in US sports betting this week.How November Elections And A Court...
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Long road lies ahead to the land of sports betting opportunity

This week saw four more states make the headlines in the ongoing saga regarding sports betting in the US. Arkansas and Louisiana citizens voted...

Darrelle Revis becomes the face of PointsBet digital sportsbook

Online bookmaker PointsBet has signed future NFL Hall-of-Famer, Darrelle Revis, to serve as a business partner and the face of its digital sportsbook as...

DraftKings Sportsbook Pools makes sports betting simpler

DraftKings  has announced the launch this week of DraftKings Sportsbook Pools, a new and easier way to bet on sports by selecting potential outcomes...

Sportradar chosen as exclusive data supplier for MGM-GVC Interactive

MGM-GVC Interactive LLC, the newly developed US strategic joint venture between MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings, has confirmed that it will utilize Sportradar as the exclusive data supplier for its...

Louisiana pushes start button on fantasy sports; now the wait begins

Online fantasy sports contests will be allowed in Louisiana after a vote this week paved the way for a state law to legalize the...

888 Holdings confirms first of its kind sponsorship with New York Jets

Online gaming firm 888 Holdings Plc has signed a sponsorship deal with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). The agreement...

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...