Football action prompts surge in September betting for Illinois sportsbooks

Illinois sportsbooks experienced a surge in betting during September thanks to football action, generating nearly $600m in wagers and falling just short of the...
DraftKings and Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles have jointly announced the launch of a retail sportsbook at Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles in Louisiana.

DraftKings launch sportsbook at Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles in Louisiana

DraftKings Inc and Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles have jointly announced the launch of a new retail sportsbook at Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles...

New York Gaming Commission names nine licensees for mobile sports betting

New York State’s Gaming Commission has lifted the lid this week on which companies have been recommended to offer mobile sports betting in the...

Kambi partners with Saginaw Chippewa Gaming Enterprises in Michigan

Sports betting technology provider Kambi Group plc has agreed a multi-channel sportsbook partnership with Michigan tribal operator Saginaw Chippewa Gaming Enterprises. Under the terms of...
Iowa sportsbooks took in more than $280m in October bets, smashing September's record for monthly wagers by more than $70m.

Iowa sportsbooks smash wagers record in October by more than $70m

Iowa sportsbooks took in more than $280m in October bets, smashing September's record for monthly wagers by more than $70m. The Hawkeye state's sportsbooks have...
The American Gaming Association has elected Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen as its next chairman, effective January 2022.

AGA elects Hard Rock International’s Jim Allen as its next chairman

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has elected Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen as its next chairman for the next...
Better Collective has completed its acquisition of RotoGrinders Network, purchasing the remaining 40% stake in the brand for a total price of $38.1m.

Better Collective completes acquisition of remaining 40% stake of RotoGrinders Network

Sports betting and media group Better Collective has completed its acquisition of RotoGrinders Network, purchasing the remaining 40% stake in the fantasy sports and...
BetMGM and Gila River have announced the opening of The BetMGM sportsbook at Vee Quiva, marking the first opening of a BetMGM retail sportsbook in Arizona.

BetMGM opens sportsbook at Gila River’s Vee Quiva in Arizona

Sports betting and igaming operator BetMGM and Gila River Hotels & Casinos have announced the opening of The BetMGM sportsbook at Vee Quiva, marking...
Aspire Global's new US MD Quincy Raven talks about the firm’s US ambitions and why its CRM system AspireEngage is highly suited for US operators.

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. Sources: ‘Super Bid’ And One Other Will Win Coveted NY...
SuperBook Sports has signed a sponsorship agreement with the UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler.

Michael Chandler lauds ‘authentic’ SuperBook following sponsorship deal

SuperBook Sports has signed a sponsorship agreement with the UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler.  Marking the first active athlete SuperBook Sports has signed, Chandler is...

Event News

SBC Summit North America First Pitch 2024

Finalists announced for SBC Summit NA First Pitch

Five startups have secured spots in the SBC First Pitch final at the upcoming SBC Summit North America in May.  Each will present their business...
Digital Casino Conference Day

SBC Digital Innovation – Casino event to delve into key casino talking points

The SBC Digital Innovation - Casino digital conference takes place on Wednesday, April 17 when speakers from multinational operators and leading suppliers will share...
Mark Hicks NCAA

NCAA Managing Director to address prop betting at SBC Summit North America

Mark Hicks, Managing Director of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is scheduled to appear on Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show, during the upcoming...
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Fluharty: Focus cannibalization talk on the black market

The 2024 SBC Summit North America is less than a month away, but the excitement around the event is already starting to build. After...