CEO contract as LeoVegas prepares for a new CEO.

LeoVegas Group taps Mattias Wedar as company’s new CEO

LeoVegas Group is undergoing a major leadership change.The MGM Resorts International subsidiary announced on Monday the appointment of Mattias Wedar as the company’s new...
A person using predictive analytics, like FanDuel does for its RG Check-In tool

FanDuel SVP Cory Fox talks RG tech and predictive technology

After unveiling its new RG Check-In tool at SBC Summit Americas in May, FanDuel is gearing up to talk all things Canada and North...
Social Media Icons as Altenar chats about microbetting as sports betting's equivalent

Altenar: Microbetting is sports betting’s answer to social media

In an age dominated by modern social media apps where people swipe and scroll endlessly, sports betting has a problem. The UI/UX of a...
Several stacks of quarters as DraftKings plans to implement a 50 cents transaction fee on sports wagers in Illinois.

DraftKings latest operator to respond to Illinois wager tax with 50¢ fee

DraftKings is the latest operator responding to a new tax on sports wagering in Illinois.The sports betting and fantasy giant announced it is implementing...
Homeland Security sign, the group that Rep. Mike Rulli wants funded with sports betting tax dollars.

Congressman wants federal sportsbook excise tax to fund ICE

Ohio Congressman Rep. Mike Rulli has an idea for what to do with the 0.25% handle tax on sportsbook operators.The lawmaker announced this week...
Women's basketball player attempts a shot as BetMGM and Monumental Sports bring an interactive viewing experience to fans.

Monumental & BetMGM deliver interactive feature for Mystics games

Monumental Sports Network is delivering an interactive viewing experience for WNBA fans through its partnership with BetMGM.On Thursday, the holder of exclusive local television...
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PrizePicks sues former employee who defected to DraftKings

Another gaming industry executive is facing legal action over accepting a new role with a competitor.This time, the man in question is Washington resident...
The state flag of Missouri, where sportsbooks are starting to queue up for licenses

DraftKings and Underdog first sportsbooks to apply for Missouri license

DraftKings and Underdog are the first two operators to apply to launch online sports betting in Missouri's upcoming market.In the month since the Missouri Gaming...
Divestment portfolio as Raketech offloads its U.S. tipster business.

Raketech adds to US divestments with tipster & subscription assets

Raketech is moving on from its U.S. tipster and subscription business.The Malta-based company entered into an agreement to divest its non-core U.S. tipster and...
Los Angeles Dodger play gets ready for a swing as the team lands a partnership with PrizePicks.

PrizePicks strikes fourth MLB deal with Los Angeles Dodgers

PrizePicks is partnering with MLB’s reigning World Series champions.On Wednesday, the daily fantasy sports operator announced a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers to...

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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...
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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...
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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

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...