North Carolina online betting bill headed to Gov. Cooper
As anticipated, the North Carolina House concurred with the Senate-approved version of HB347 on Wednesday by a vote of 69-44. The legislation now moves...
“Web3 tech is foundational to us” – SimWin Sports CEO David Ortiz on 24/7...
Web3, blockchain, digital assets. These buzzwords have been ever-present in the world of technology, sports, and entertainment in the last two years, but have...
Rithmm secures $2m funding round to catalyze growth opportunities
AI sports betting startup Rithmm has struck gold after being the subject of a $2m funding round led by Boston Seed Capital.Also led by...
AGA: NCAA report delivers “broad” numbers but industry must work “aggressively” to protect minors
When the NCAA released a report detailing the results of a survey revealing that almost 60% of college students - aged 18-21 - had...
NFL investigating Colts player for prohibited betting on football games
The NFL is said to be investigating another player for violating the league's betting policy, including betting on his own team.SportsHandle first reported...
LeoVegas and Novibet among four new Brazilian IBJR members
The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gambling (IBJR) has announced four new members to its ranks, with international operators including MGM’s LeoVegas and Novibet joining...
Bet365 expands into fifth state with Iowa launch
For a while, it seemed like bet365 might not ever expand its presence in the US beyond New Jersey but the European operator is...
Kentucky leadership hopeful of sports betting launch for NFL season
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear remains hopeful that sports betting can launch in the Bluegrass State by the beginning of the NFL season in September.As...
Bill Miller takes to USA Today to defend regulated market as NBA Finals continue
The American Gaming Association President Bill Miller has reasserted the importance of the regulated sports betting industry in protecting players from harm as the...
CO bettors wagered more on table tennis than the NCAA bball championship game
The fervor for table tennis in Colorado continues to be so great it even managed to generate more handle than what was wagered on...
Event News
Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
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....