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NCAA forms new committee to address the growth of legal sports betting

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has established a membership committee to address the expansion of legalized sports wagering. The move, said the association,...

US sports betting set to score with myriad sponsorship deals

Scott Longley of Clear Concise Media lends his thoughts to SBC Americas on how sponsorship deals are fast becoming an integral feature of the...

NCLGS set to welcome law makers to Winter Meeting

The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) will welcome new legislators from across the country who want to learn the basics about...
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That was the week that was in US sports betting

SportsHandle's Brett Smiley brings us another round-up of the biggest developments in US sports betting. Football Is King: MS September Sports Betting Handle Reaches $31.77...

Sports betting win improves at Dover Downs but racing wagering falls

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment has reported results for the three months ended September 30, 2018, citing revenue from sports betting as having improved....

William Hill confirms ‘landmark’ deal with the Devils

William Hill has further grown its US sponsorship portfolio, unveiling a ‘landmark agreement’ to become the first official betting partner of the New Jersey...

SG Digital adds experienced industry professionals to service team

Scientific Games has added key experienced industry professionals to its SG Digital group to drive marketing services as part of its sportsbook operations team...

IMG nets NHL partnership extension

IMG has announced the extension of its multi-territory streaming rights partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) through the 2020-21 season. The agreement with the...

Esports is ‘huge’ says Sood after Unikrn gains Isle of Man wagering license

Las Vegas-based esports betting platform provider Unikrn had its crypto wagering license approved by the Isle of Man this week, effectively clearing the way...

UNLV to address issues around sports betting and esports

The UNLV Gaming & Hospitality Education Series 2018 kicks off this week with a morning of discussion devoted to sports betting and esports. Split...

Event News

Cordish gaming cannibalization

Cordish’s Rob Norton ballparks casino cannibalization at 15-23%

To some in the industry, Rob Norton is an obstructionist. The president of Cordish Gaming's stance against iGaming legislation in states like Maryland has...
Dan Marino SBC Summit North America

SBC Summit North America draws 5,000 attendees

SBC Summit North America once again packed The Meadowlands Convention Center for two days of networking, conference content and conversation. "We had nearly 5,000 of...
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt

BetMGM may be ‘radio quiet’ but Greenblatt ready to speak out

Towards the start of his fireside chat with CNBC's Contessa Brewer at SBC Summit North America, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt began by acknowledging that...
How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

In Massachusetts, like in many states, things are changing fast in gaming. The state launched digital sports betting in March 2023 and experienced an immediate...