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Pickswise and FanDuel team up for March Madness content partnership

Free sports betting picks specialist Pickswise has agreed to a new marketing partnership with US sportsbook FanDuel. Under the terms of the deal, FanDuel...

Jalen Rose appointed as celebrity brand ambassador for BetMGM

BetMGM has appointed Michigan basketball legend and analyst Jalen Rose as a celebrity brand ambassador this week. He will be featured in the company's...

PrizePicks strengthens southern presence with expansion into Alabama

Independently owned Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operator PrizePicks has confirmed its licensing and expansion into the state of Alabama. It marks the 31st jurisdiction...

Paysafe expands PointsBet partnership with move into Michigan

Specialist payments platform provider Paysafe has expanded its partnership with global sportsbook operator PointsBet which recently launched its online sports-betting brand in Michigan.  PointsBet, which...

FanDuel Sportsbook inside Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino goes live

FanDuel Group and Bally's Corporation held the grand opening of the FanDuel Sportsbook inside Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in New Jersey at...

February slowdown for Indiana sportsbooks but hopes pinned on March Madness to boost business

An underwhelming Super Bowl for Indiana sportsbooks managed to slow February’s handle to less than $275m, halting a five-month streak of record wagers for...
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AGA survey shows 47m Americans will bet on 2021 March Madness

New data published by the American Gaming Association (AGA) indicates that more than 47 million Americans will place bets on the 2021 March Madness...

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. Three-In-Four ‘Young’ Sports Bettors See It As A Side Hustle,...

Tennessee welcomes William Hill mobile and online sportsbook

William Hill has launched its mobile and online sports book in Tennessee this week, marking the 11th state where its app is available for...

AmTote International designates Spectrum platform as a legacy product

After many years of service marked by extreme reliability (99.99998% uptime) and consistently strong performance, AmTote International is designating its market share leading Spectrum...

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BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt

BetMGM may be ‘radio quiet’ but Greenblatt ready to speak out

Towards the start of his fireside chat with CNBC's Contessa Brewer at SBC Summit North America, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt began by acknowledging that...
How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

In Massachusetts, like in many states, things are changing fast in gaming. The state launched digital sports betting in March 2023 and experienced an immediate...
Christian Genetski of FanDuel

Sports Betting HOF: The 6 characteristics of Fanduel’s Christian Genetski

The Sports Betting Hall of Fame is designed to honor individuals that have made a significant and lasting contribution to the industry, something which...
SBC Awards winner

Announcing the winners of the 2024 SBC Awards North America

FanDuel, Choctaw Casino & Resorts, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Sportradar, were among the big winners at the prestigious SBC Awards North...