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GAN’s Smurfit says company is undergoing B2C strategic review

After a tough Q4, GAN CEO Dermot Smurfit announced the company is undergoing a strategic review of its BTC segment. He admitted that, while...
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Kentucky sports betting bill passes Senate, Governor will sign into law

The race to be the first new state to legalize sports betting in 2023 is over, as the Kentucky Senate approved HB551, the sports...
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Rep. Michael Meredith on how the KY sports betting bill succeeded

When Kentucky state Rep. Adam Koenig exited office at the start of the year, it created a vacuum around the effort to legalizing sports...
SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting

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.Michigan Sports Tech Conference Digs Deeper Into Sports WageringAs the...
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BetMGM receives RGC’s RG Check accreditation

BetMGM has been recognized by the Responsible Gambling Council for its RG and player protection protocols, becoming the 18th company to receive RG Check...
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Massachusetts regulators offer clarity on ADW and fixed-odds horse betting

During the same meeting during which the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) heard plans for the Caesars Sportsbook-powered retail sportsbook at Raynham Park, the group...
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GeoComply to fund two-year RG study by ICRG

GeoComply has agreed to fund a two-year study into the efficacy of voluntary self-exclusion schemes, which will be conducted by the International Center for...
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PointsBet and UC-Boulder cut ties midway through 5-year partnership

In a week of increasing pressure from many directions for sportsbooks and universities to cease their partnerships, PointsBet and the University of Colorado at...
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XL Media targeting rev share model despite regulatory pushback

XL Media CEO David King has outlined that the company is becoming increasingly focused on securing rev share deals in North America in 2023,...
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Puerto Rico grants sports betting licenses to nine companies

The Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission Jaime Rivera Emmanuelli has confirmed that the regulator granted sports betting licenses to nine companies....

Event News

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SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect

SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...
SBC Global Prediction Markets Forum

SBC unveils new Global Prediction Markets Forum in Lisbon 

SBC has announced the launch of the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new standalone event dedicated to one of the fastest-evolving sectors in betting...
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SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates

SBC Summit will introduce three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing.Running from September...
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Meet the Nominees: Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed

SBC has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards, taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, September 30.More...