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Sportsbet.io named ‘master sponsor’ of São Paulo Futebol Clube

Sportsbet.io has strengthened its position in the Brazilian market after being named as the new ‘master sponsor’ of São Paulo Futebol Clube. The partnership, which...
DraftKings has expanded its existing partnership with MLB to include expanded promotional rights and content inclusive of the sports betting category.

DraftKings expands MLB partnership to include live game streaming and sports betting

DraftKings Inc has announced a strategic sportsbook expansion and extended its existing daily fantasy sports and sports betting partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB)...
Episode 4 of Hot Paper Lantern (HPL Digital Sport)'s reach and retain webinar series with SBC and SBC Webinars, going into influencer marketing

The pros (and the cons) of influencer marketing

As we’ve seen with numerous examples in recent years, influencer marketing can be boom-or-bust. DraftKings experienced soaring stock prices after bringing Michael Jordan on...

SportsGrid turns to Wildmoka to optimize production and distribution of STS video content

SportsGrid, which claims to be the first and only 24-hour streaming video network in the US, has selected Wildmoka's Digital Media Factory to optimize...

Betegy teams up with ShotTracker to integrate IMPACT for NCAA Basketball

Betegy-owned global content and data generation system IMPACT has announced its latest partnership in the US sports sector. Its proprietary content platform is set...

WynnBET becomes official sports betting partner of MLB’s Colorado Rockies

WynnBET, the mobile sports betting app from Wynn Resorts, and the Colorado Rockies have signed a multi-year partnership this week.  Under the terms of the...

NFL legend Drew Brees becomes global brand ambassador for PointsBet

Gaming and sportsbook operator PointsBet has appointed NFL all-time great and future Hall of Famer Drew Brees as a global brand ambassador.  Currently transitioning from...

Futbol Sites gains seventh US license with the addition of West Virginia

Miami-based, soccer-centric, digital media firm Futbol Sites, the wholly owned sports media subsidiary of Playmaker Capital Inc, has gained its seventh US market gaming...

Illinois records modest fall in May sportsbook handle despite in-person registration

Betting volume at Illinois sportsbooks hit $507m in May, overcoming in-person registration requirements to fall only slightly from April according to analysts from PlayIllinois,...

MGM Resorts International expands partnership with USA Basketball

USA Basketball and MGM Resorts International have this week announced an expanded multi-year partnership, scheduled to begin this month in Las Vegas. Under the terms...

Event News

SBC Summit North America First Pitch 2024

Finalists announced for SBC Summit NA First Pitch

Five startups have secured spots in the SBC First Pitch final at the upcoming SBC Summit North America in May.  Each will present their business...
Digital Casino Conference Day

SBC Digital Innovation – Casino event to delve into key casino talking points

The SBC Digital Innovation - Casino digital conference takes place on Wednesday, April 17 when speakers from multinational operators and leading suppliers will share...
Mark Hicks NCAA

NCAA Managing Director to address prop betting at SBC Summit North America

Mark Hicks, Managing Director of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is scheduled to appear on Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show, during the upcoming...
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Fluharty: Focus cannibalization talk on the black market

The 2024 SBC Summit North America is less than a month away, but the excitement around the event is already starting to build. After...