Ambrose to help SG Digital break new ground in US sports betting
Scientific Games has appointed Alexander Ambrose as chief financial officer of its SG Digital arm. As CFO of the company’s newest division, Ambrose will...
Unlocking the potential of jackpots will help operators stand out
Amir Askarov, co-founder and CEO of Blueribbon, says operators in newly regulated markets such as the USA should think out of the box when...
Alignment between leagues and betting industry is a good idea says Williams
Jake Williams, head of legal for the US at Sportradar, speaking at the recent Betting on Sports Conference in London, suggested that alignment with...
IGT to showcase with ‘Your Best Bet’ theme at G2E
International Game Technology (IGT) will showcase under the theme "Your Best Bet" at G2E in Las Vegas next week. With the trade show's largest booth, the firm...
Nektan poised to capitalize on growing US business opportunities
Gaming tech firm Nektan has announced another record quarter for the first three months of the financial year ending 30 June 2019 and outlined...
Tropicana acquisition gives Eldorado bigger scale and regional diversity
Eldorado Resorts has completed its previously announced acquisition of Tropicana Entertainment in a transaction that further increases the company’s scale. It is expected to...
SG to champion sports betting opportunities at G2E
Scientific Games has announced it will use next week’s G2E in Las Vegas as a platform from which to champion new opportunities in US...
BetMakers sets out road map for expansion of services into US
BetMakers Holdings, the online wagering products and services provider, has issued an update in respect of the sale of 100% of the shares in...
AGA study projects big $ gains for NHL from legal sports betting
The National Hockey League (NHL) could see its annual revenue increase by $216m annually due to widely available, legal, regulated sports betting, according to a...
DraftKings appoints Vegas sportsbook ‘legend’ Avello as new director
Sports betting platform provider DraftKings has announced the appointment this week of Johnny Avello who joins the firm as a director on its rapidly...
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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...
SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big
BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...