Kings Entertainment merger on the rocks amid SVH resistance
The previously announced upcoming merger between Kings Entertainment and Sports Venture Holdings (SVH), the holding company of Canadian sportsbook Bet99, is seemingly on the...
Federal bill to eliminate sports betting excise tax back for fourth-straight year
It wouldn't be a year in Congress if Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania didn't introduce a bill to...
Georgia sports betting hitches hopes to soap box derby bill
First-term Georgia lawmaker Rep. Leesa Hagan wanted her first piece of legislation to encourage children to, "put down their phones and get outside." Now...
SportsHandle: 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.
Responsible gambling critics gather on Northeastern public health panel
The gambling...
Coolbet confirms April exit from Ontario
Coolbet, an online sports betting and casino brand of GAN, has revealed it will be leaving the Ontario market next month.
The operator entered the...
Sportsbooks roll out March Madness promos and free-to-play games
March Madness is a huge time for US sportsbooks when it comes to handle but, like the Super Bowl, it is also about customer...
Betr pivots from micro-betting only approach two months after launch
When co-founders Jake Paul and Joe Levy first introduced the online sportsbook company Betr, micro-betting was at the center of the product. Now, two...
Barstool Sportsbook suspends “Can’t Lose Parlays” amidst Massachusetts regulatory probe
Penn Entertainment's Barstool Sportsbook has suspended its "Can't Lose Parlay" promotion after questions were raised about whether or not the terminology violated state sports...
PGCB severely limits use of ‘free bets’ in PA sports betting marketing
The use of terms such as “free bet”, “risk-free” and the like, have been at the center of industry and regulatory debate throughout 2023....
Kentucky sports betting bill a Senate vote away from governor’s desk
The effort to legalize sports betting in Kentucky is on a new frontier. The bill cleared the Senate Committee on Licensing and Occupation and...
Event News
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...
Webinar recap: Real-time livestreaming enhances gaming experience when done right
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For gaming providers, connection with the audience is key. Without a stellar live and interactive user experience,...
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,...