Will the DirecTV holdout impact ESPN Bet?
The start of football season was supposed to be the first real glimpse at just how powerful the partnership of ESPN and Penn Entertainment...
Industry veterans debut startup launchpad for gaming innovation
Defy the Odds will connect its talent with investors, partners, and mentors.
Betsson pulling its Betsafe sportsbook out of Colorado
Another operator is shutting down in the United States.A Betsson spokesperson confirmed to SBC Americas on Tuesday that the company is shutting down its...
Gambling harassment campaign for athletes launched in Ohio
It also provides educational tools on gambling-related harm for coaches.
BetMGM to promote Responsible Gaming Education Month at NFL stadiums
MGM Resorts International and its joint-venture operator BetMGM are linking up with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to promote Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM...
Louisiana latest state to tell Bovada to get out
Louisiana has become the latest state to issue a cease-and-desist order to try to force out offshore operator Bovada.The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB)...
Sportsbooks in Virginia combine for $40M in July revenue
Virginia has reported strong year-over-year monthly growth for its sports betting market.According to data provided by the Virginia Lottery, the state’s licensed sportsbooks accepted...
Rise of sports betting leads SEC to require injury reports
The SEC kicks off its college football season on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Joe Budden and Sean O’Malley lead new PrizePicks ad campaign
The commercial series also features comedian Drew “Druski” Desbordes.
Betr soft-launches new sportsbook, expands Betr Picks with P2P
Betr made a double announcement on Wednesday, unveiling its new peer-to-peer product Group Mode for Betr Picks as well as soft-launching the new version...
Event News
How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...
Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming
Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections
SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...