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The sports view on sports betting

SBC Americas spoke with Tony DiTommaso of IGT PlaySports Trading Advisory Team to get his take on the role and popularity of prop bets in the Super Bowl.

IGT PlaySports: Sportsbooks across US ready for super-sized prop menus

With the Super Bowl now just days away, sports betting professionals across the US are doing their part to prepare for the country’s highest-volume...
Ahead of Super Bowl LVI, SBC Americas caught up with several sports betting industry executives to understand how they’ve approached this year’s game.

Super Bowl LVI: Betting trends to emerge from the Big Game

The biggest event in the US sports calendar presents huge opportunities for the legalized sports betting operators to attract new customers and achieve business...
Sports betting technology firm PlayUp has agreed to become the first sports gaming partner of Panther City Lacrosse Club.

PlayUp becomes sports gaming partner of Panther City Lacrosse Club

Sports betting technology firm PlayUp has agreed to become the first sports gaming partner of Panther City Lacrosse Club. In a deal believed to be...
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has announced it is launching its integrity monitoring service in the US and Canada. 

IBIA to launch integrity monitoring service in US and Canada

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has announced it is launching its integrity monitoring service in the US and Canada.  Endorsed by FanDuel and DraftKings,...
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) Inc has announced that its BetRivers sportsbook is an official partner of the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans.

BetRivers sportsbook partners with New Orleans Pelicans

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) Inc has announced that its BetRivers sportsbook is an official partner of the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans.   The new partnership will...
A record 31.4 million Americans are expected to wager on Super Bowl LVI, according to American Gaming Association (AGA) research, a 35% increase from 2021.

AGA: 31.4 million expected to wager $7.61bn on Super Bowl LVI

A record 31.4 million Americans are expected to wager on Super Bowl LVI, according to American Gaming Association (AGA) research, a 35% increase from...
Sports Information Services (SIS) has extended its deal with Codere to distribute its live racing channels to the operator’s customer base in Argentina.

SIS to supply racing content to Codere’s Argentine online operations

Sports Information Services (SIS), a multi-channel supplier of 24/7 live betting services, has extended its deal with Codere to distribute its live racing channels...
SportsHandle has reported that $400m could have been wagered on Super Bowl LVI by bettors in California and Ohio if sports betting was live in those states.

SportsHandle: California and Ohio miss out on $400m in Super Bowl LVI bets

SportsHandle has reported that $400m could have been wagered on Super Bowl LVI by bettors in California and Ohio had sports betting been allowed...
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has penned a deal to ensure its Proline platform becomes the official retail lottery and sportsbook partner of the National Football League (NFL) ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl LVI

OLG secures NFL sportsbook partnership in time for Super Bowl LVI

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has penned a deal to ensure its Proline platform becomes the official retail lottery and sportsbook partner of...
Single Player Fantasy (SPF) operator PrizePicks has agreed to a content sponsorship deal with golf betting podcast network Tour Junkies.

PrizePicks enters content sponsorship deal with Tour Junkies

Single Player Fantasy (SPF) operator PrizePicks has entered into a content sponsorship agreement with Tour Junkies, a podcast network for professional golf betting analysis,...

Event News

Women's basketball game

Former WNBA prez to talk women and sports at SBC Summit in NJ

The 2024 edition of SBC Summit North America is a week away. Among some of the more noteworthy speakers on the agenda is Donna...

Countdown to SBC Summit North America, welcoming 5K delegates next week

The upcoming SBC Summit North America, set to be held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey from May 7-9, will welcome a...
Dolby SBC webinar

Webinar recap: Real-time livestreaming enhances gaming experience when done right

Register to watch the full webinar by clicking here. For gaming providers, connection with the audience is key. Without a stellar live and interactive user experience,...
Global Gaming Women breakfast

Global Gaming Women’s Breakfast: A tradition of empowerment at SBC Summit NA

At SBC events, the Global Gaming Women Breakfast Meetup has become a cherished tradition. With more women from diverse industry backgrounds participating in conferences,...