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Illinois sets new wagering record with nearly $1bn in March action

Illinois set a new state wagering record of nearly $1bn in March, with sportsbooks also hitting new revenue highs, buoyed by $278.4m of NCAA...

Better Collective cools Spotlight M&A rumors as focus remains on US targets  

Better Collective AS has responded to weekend news reports of its ‘front runner interest’ to acquire Spotlight Sports Group for £500m ($616m) as being...
Sportsbook in Virginia experienced a hike in monthly sports betting handle in March, largely thanks to the March Madness NCAA men’s college basketball tournament

Virginia sportsbooks benefit from March Madness as handle sees monthly uptick

Sportsbook in Virginia experienced a hike in monthly sports betting handle in March, largely thanks to the March Madness NCAA men’s college basketball tournament. According...
Caesars Entertainment has signed a major partnership with MLB side the Chicago White Sox, which sees the firm become the Exclusive Casino Partner and Caesars sportsbook become the official sports betting partner of the team

Caesars secures casino and sportsbook partnership with Chicago White Sox

Caesars Entertainment has signed a major partnership with MLB side the Chicago White Sox, which sees the firm become the Exclusive Casino Partner and...
Esports Technologies Inc began trading under a new brand identity today having changed its name to EBET.

Esports Technologies targets Millennials and Gen Z with rebrand to EBET INC

Esports Technologies Inc began trading under a new brand identity today having changed its name to EBET.The global provider of advanced esports wagering...
The NCAA Division I Interpretations Committee has ruled that individual colleges and schools can sign deals to provide statistics to sports wagering companies

NCAA opens door to sports betting deals for colleges

The NCAA Division I Interpretations Committee has ruled that individual colleges and schools can sign deals to provide statistics to sports wagering companies, opening...
In mid-March, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and Fecoljuegos, the Colombian trade association, joined forces to work on projects and initiatives to improve integrity in the local gambling industry.

Sports integrity: Is there a link between the popularity of sports and its susceptibility...

In mid-March, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and Fecoljuegos, the Colombian trade association, joined forces to work on projects and initiatives to improve...
Esports Insider is excited to announce its international esports business conference is returning to the US with ESI Washington DC, presented by LOOT.BET.

Esports Insider brings esports conference to Washington DC

Esports Insider (ESI) is excited to announce the biggest international esports business conference is returning to the United States with ESI Washington DC, presented...
Bally’s Interactive has agreed to a long-term partnership with the Cleveland Browns, becoming an official sports betting partner of the NFL franchise.

Bally’s Interactive becomes sports betting partner of Cleveland Browns

Bally’s Interactive, a division of Bally’s Corporation, has agreed to a long-term partnership with the Cleveland Browns, becoming an official sports betting partner of...

Sahil Patel: The industry has been very welcoming to BettorFantasy

The industry has been ‘very welcoming’ to new startup market entrants including BettorFantasy, according to Co-Founder and CEO Sahil Patel. Speaking to SBC Media at...

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SBC Awards Americas 2026

SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big

BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...
SBC Americas Editor Adam Candee speaking at SBC Summit Americas

SBC Summit Americas 2026 live coverage: What happened on Day 1?

The 2026 edition of SBC Summit Americas is underway!Below, we'll bring you the biggest stories live from the floor at Broward County Convention Center...
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SBC Summit Americas returns June 9-11 with new ways to network

SBC Summit Americas returns next week with the launch of SBC Connections, an all-new SBC networking program designed to transform how attendees meet, connect,...
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SBC Summit Americas to explore smarter player protection strategies

As operators across the Americas face growing pressure to identify gambling-related harm earlier and build safer player journeys, SBC Summit Americas will place player...