Betfred takes punt on William Hill by purchasing 3% stake
Strengthening its foothold in the US market, UK-based independent bookmaker Betfred has acquired a 3.03% share in rival bookmaker and market ‘front-runners’ William Hill.Betfred...
South Point Casino and VSiN to host dedicated March Madness seminar
Las Vegas’ South Point Hotel Casino and Spa and broadcaster VSiN will host “Betting, Brackets & Beers with Brent”, a sports betting seminar hosted...
Kindred report reflects a tough year of change and costly US market entry
Kindred Group has published its annual report for 2019, tracking what many investors will view as a transformative year beset by challenges brought by...
Shay Segev: GVC has all the ingredients to lead in the US market
As part of its Q4 and full-year financial update last week, GVC Holdings also offered an insight into the firm’s US sports betting activities...
BetRivers gets legal sports wagering rolling in Illinois
Following a 10am opening ceremony at Rivers Casino Des Plaines, the BetRivers Sportsbook is set to officially open for business today (March 9) and...
LSR Monday Brief: Illinois, Michigan, Montana and Washington
Matthew Waters and the team at Legal Sports Report highlight some of the key US sports betting issues to look out for in the...
BetMGM leads new wave of sports betting experiences into Las Vegas
MGM Resorts has confirmed the roll out of its BetMGM brand in Las Vegas as part of a raft of new sports betting experiences...
Washington’s ‘tribal-only’ sports betting bill continues to fuel debate
Washington Senate’s decision to legalize sports betting solely through established tribal gaming interests continues to generate debate and dissent among opponents who see the...
March 11 launch date confirmed for Detroit sports betting
In a statement issued today, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) said that it has “...expedited the expected March 11, 2020, launch of onsite...
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.Federal Complaint Filed Against Sports Bettor ‘Parlay Patz’ For Threats...
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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....
SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections
SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...