Playtech makes ‘strategic’ $85m single-digit stake in Hard Rock Digital
Playtech has informed investors that it has purchased $85m worth of stock in Hard Rock Digital for a “low single-digit minority equity ownership” in...
Kentucky sports betting bill clears house with RG funding attached
After breezing through committee, the Kentucky sports betting bill cleared the House on Monday with relatively few hurdles. The bill, HB551, now moves to...
AGA: New market launches to drive $15.5bn in wagers on March Madness
The addition of Ohio, Massachusetts, and Kansas to the US sports betting industry is going to help drive March Madness betting to over $15.5bn,...
GeoComply reports MA had twice the activity of similar states during opening weekend
If you're looking for a ballpark of how many users have been active since Massachusetts launched online sports betting on Friday, GeoComply has some...
Barstool runs Can’t Lose Parlay promo for Massachusetts launch
Barstool Sportsbook may think it is a can't-miss idea, but the "Can't Lose Parlay" being offered at launch in Massachusetts is raising some questions...
North Carolina takes another shot at legalizing online sportsbooks
North Carolina very nearly passed an online sports betting bill in 2022 but the state Senate blocked the efforts at the last minute.This year,...
Indiana sportsbooks pay higher taxes in Feb despite 13% YoY drop in handle
Sportsbooks in Indiana took almost 13% less money in bets during February 2023 than in the same month in 2022 but paid more in...
DraftKings opens Kansas retail sportsbook at Boot Hill Casino
DraftKings has celebrated the opening of its new retail sportsbook in Kansas with a ribbon-cutting event at the location of its betting partner, Boot...
FanDuel strengthens MA position with Boston Bruins deal
FanDuel is not pulling any punches when it comes to debuting strong in Massachusetts. Friday, the launch day for online sports betting in the...
On eve of launch, AG’s office expresses concerns about MA online sportsbook
The industry will be buzzing today trumpeting the launch of Massachusetts sports betting today. Legalizing and launching sports betting in state is an often...
Event News
SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups
SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meet-Ups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming...
Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026
Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...
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...