North America

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Jontay Porter first NBA player banned for sports betting

While the NFL has had a fair number more controversies, it is the NBA who is the first league to permanently ban a player...
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MGM files suit against FTC over cyber attack security inquiry

It has been more than six months since MGM Resorts experienced a devastating cyberattack but the company is still feeling the ramifications of the...
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Galaxsys: ‘crash games fit lifestyle choices of U.S. players’

Galaxsys Head of Sales Teni Grigoryan chats with SBC Americas to discuss the Digitain Group company’s recent entry into the North American market via...
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Massachusetts posts $642M in sports betting handle despite operator exits

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has reported a rise in sports betting handle in March despite the exit of two operators. In February WynnBet and Betr...
North Carolina Sports Betting March

First month of North Carolina sports betting generates $659M handle

North Carolina went live with online wagering on March 11 with eight sportsbooks.
New Jersey Sports Betting Revenue March

FanDuel leads NJ sportsbooks with $136M in revenue for the year

New Jersey is home to 17 online sports betting operators and 12 retail sportsbooks.
Kentucky Sports Betting February

Operators report $208M February sports betting handle in Kentucky

Kentucky is home to eight online operators and 11 retail sportsbooks.
SBC Summit North America First Pitch 2024

Finalists announced for SBC Summit NA First Pitch

Five startups have secured spots in the SBC First Pitch final at the upcoming SBC Summit North America in May.  Each will present their business...
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FairPlay strengthens Executive Team with four new hires

FairPlay Sports Media (FPSM) has revamped its Executive Team with four new additions. Kelly Brooks, Matt Robinson and Niall Dore have joined the global sports...
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Aspire Global hires Jonathan Chilton as Managing Director

NeoGames subsidiary Aspire Global has appointed Jonathan Chilton as Managing Director. Chilton has spent close to two decades working in the iGaming industry and previously...

Event News

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Jesse Learmonth has two tips for pitch contest participants

The First Pitch competition is always a highlight of SBC Summit North America and this year's contest will be no exception. And nobody knows...
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Headliners announced for SBC Summit North America 2024

SBC Summit North America will feature a powerhouse lineup of conference headliners, covering everything from legislative insights to the future of women's sports, at...
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Former Miami Dolphin Dan Marino to keynote at SBC Summit North America

Dan Marino, nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback, and former Miami Dolphin, is set to appear on an exclusive keynote panel at the upcoming SBC Summit...
SBC Summit North America First Pitch 2024

Finalists announced for SBC Summit NA First Pitch

Five startups have secured spots in the SBC First Pitch final at the upcoming SBC Summit North America in May.  Each will present their business...