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Maryland sports betting advertising bills survive crossover day

Two bills to limit the scope of sports betting advertising are still alive in Maryland, which hit its crossover deadline on Monday.The measure, SB620,...
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Brazil sports betting operators form RG group ahead of anticipated regulation

A group of global operators in Brazil has joined forces to create a responsible gambling association as the country edges ever closer to a...
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PA sportsbooks post $62M in GGR in February after Eagles Super Bowl loss

Pennsylvania sportsbooks posted strong February revenues, jumping from $21.1 million in gross gaming revenue in February 2022 to $62.2 million in revenue last month....
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Kings Entertainment merger on the rocks amid SVH resistance

The previously announced upcoming merger between Kings Entertainment and Sports Venture Holdings (SVH), the holding company of Canadian sportsbook Bet99, is seemingly on the...
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Federal bill to eliminate sports betting excise tax back for fourth-straight year

It wouldn't be a year in Congress if Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania didn't introduce a bill to...
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Georgia sports betting hitches hopes to soap box derby bill

First-term Georgia lawmaker Rep. Leesa Hagan wanted her first piece of legislation to encourage children to, "put down their phones and get outside." Now...
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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.Responsible gambling critics gather on Northeastern public health panelThe gambling...
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Coolbet confirms April exit from Ontario

Coolbet, an online sports betting and casino brand of GAN, has revealed it will be leaving the Ontario market next month.The operator entered the...
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Sportsbooks roll out March Madness promos and free-to-play games

March Madness is a huge time for US sportsbooks when it comes to handle but, like the Super Bowl, it is also about customer...
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Betr pivots from micro-betting only approach two months after launch

When co-founders Jake Paul and Joe Levy first introduced the online sportsbook company Betr, micro-betting was at the center of the product. Now, two...

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...
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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...