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NCPG focuses on links between sports betting and higher education

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has published a new report this week from its Prevention Committee called Recommendations on Partnerships Between Higher...

1/ST TECHNOLOGY extends brand partnership with Eddie Olczyk

1/ST TECHNOLOGY has agreed a three-year extension deal between Eddie Olczyk - the former NHL star-turned-broadcaster - and 1/ST BET, the official app of...

Matt King – FanDuel innovations will bring wagering into the 21st Century

FanDuel CEO Matt King was the first guest to take the mic recently on the ‘SBC Leaders Podcast’, broadcast on GamblingTV - a  podcast series...
Bally's Corporation has completed the acquisition of Monkey Knife Fight, one of the fastest-growing gaming platforms in North America.

Bally’s Corporation completes acquisition of Monkey Knife Fight

Bally's Corporation has completed the acquisition of Monkey Knife Fight (MKF), one of the fastest-growing gaming platforms and the third-largest daily fantasy sports (DFS)...

PrizePicks and Prizeout partner up for digital currency agreement

PrizePicks, the largest independently-owned DFS operator, has entered into a partnership with leading withdrawal marketplace Prizeout, enabling its members to convert their winnings to...

Jeff A Taylor appointed General Counsel at Fox Corporation

Fox Corporation has appointed Jeff A Taylor as General Counsel. Taylor, who joined FOX in 2019 as Executive Vice President and Chief Litigation Counsel,...

Action 24/7 license suspension by Tennessee Lottery cited as ‘draconian’

The Tennessee Lottery has suspended the sports betting license of Action 24/7 as a result of what it described as suspicious player deposit activity.According...
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David Levy joins Genius Sports Group as Chairman of the Board

Sports data and technology firm Genius Sports Group (GSG) has appointed sports industry pioneer David Levy as its new Chairman, leading the Board’s oversight...

Funding March Madness – how payments drives acquisition and retention

Joe Pappano, CEO Sightline Payments, talks to SBC Americas about the appeal of March Madness and, crucially, how the right approach to payments can...

Sportradar enters into definitive agreement to acquire Synergy Sports

Sports data intelligence and sport entertainment solutions provider Sportradar has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Synergy Sports, a pioneer in automated sports...

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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...