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Betegy CEO Alex Kornilov: It’s all about the quality of the data

March Madness and the Super Bowl have exceeded all expectations when it comes to betting handles – despite an unprecedented year. We sat down...

SportsHandle: That was the week that was in US sports betting

SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting.The Forces Behind Better Collective’s $240M Action Network Acquisition, And...

Caesars links with Arizona Diamondbacks to launch sports betting at Chase Field

Caesars Entertainment Inc will partner with the Arizona Diamondbacks to launch mobile sports betting in Arizona complete with a sportsbook and bar concept on...

Total Performance Data forges LatAm live racing alliance with ElTurf

Live racing data provider Total Performance Data (TPD) has partnered with ElTurf.com, Latin America’s chief distributor of media information for horse racing, to capture...

Genius Sports to acquire Second Spectrum in data deal worth $200m

Sports data firm Genius Sports Limited has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Second Spectrum, a provider of data tracking and visualization solutions,...

Genius Sports agrees to acquire FanHub Media Holdings for undisclosed fee

Genius Sports Limited, the official data, technology and commercial partner, has agreed to acquire FanHub Media Holdings Pty Ltd, a developer of free-to-play games...
Fundingdollars

Catena Media acquires sports betting affiliate Lineups.com for $39.6m

Affiliate firm Catena Media plc has confirmed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in sports betting affiliate Lineups.com for $39.6m. The deal comprises...

Virginia sportsbooks exceed expectations to pass $300m milestone in March

Virginia sportsbooks surpassed $300m in March wagers, becoming just the eighth US state, and the earliest, to reach the milestone. And with a record...

Better Collective accelerates US media drive with agreement to acquire Action Network for $240m

Sports betting media group Better Collective has sharpened its focus on the US further still having agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in...

Sports data’s peak oil’ moment

The legal wrangling over the amount Fox believes it should stump up for its share in Fox Bet versus what Flutter thinks the business...

Event News

SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026

SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...
SBC Summit Compliance Tech

Staying ahead of the threat: SBC Summit unveils Compliance Tech Track for 2026

SBC Summit will examine the technologies helping operators detect threats, combat fraud, and strengthen compliance through its dedicated Compliance Tech conference track.Taking place on Thursday, Oct....
SBC Summit First Pitch

SBC Summit reveals 5 First Pitch finalists to showcase next-gen gaming tech

SBC has revealed the five startups that will compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year’s shortlist...
SBC Summit The Script

The Script to headline SBC Summit 2026 opening night

SBC Summit 2026’s evening program will open with a headline performance from multi-platinum-selling band The Script, marking one of the largest artist bookings in...