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PrizePicks’ Adam Wexler: 2020 in focus

It’s been a busy year for DFS solutions specialist PrizePicks, as CEO Adam Wexler recounts here for SBC Americas. He talks about partnerships, flexibility...

JAMCO Capital’s Chris Kape: Yes, we CANada

JAMCO Capital’s Chris Kape talks with SBC Americas to share his views on the  potential for sports betting’s expansion north of the US border… Anyone looking...

Simplebet: navigating COVID and powering fan engagement

In this exclusive comment Chris Bevilacqua, CEO/Co-Founder of Simplebet and Joey Levy, Co-Founder of Simplebet talk about survival and advancement, navigating COVID-19 and powering...
The NFL is offering plenty of offense this Christmas, with two top offenses set to meet and four games with an over/under set at 51.5 points or more in Week 16.

TheLines: 2020 NFL season setting historic scoring pace ahead of Week 16

The NFL is offering plenty of offense this Christmas, with two of the top offenses in the league set to meet and four games...

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. Illinois Sports Betting Handle Surges To $434.6 Million For October Aided...

Illinois sportsbooks pick up the pace in October with $434.6m in wagers

Illinois sportsbooks found another gear during October, accelerating to more than $430m in bets during the month, reaching a level in only four full...
According to analysts from TheLines, oddsmakers are doing a great job with factoring in near-empty stadiums into their lines during the 2020 NFL season so far.

TheLines: Oddsmakers adjusting well to near-empty stadiums ahead of NFL Week 15

The 2020 NFL season might be remembered mostly for its empty or near-empty stadiums, which forced oddsmakers to factor into their lines what has...
Esports Entertainment Group has announced a multi-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming the first esports tournament provider for an NFL club.

Esports Entertainment Group announces multi-year partnership with Philadelphia Eagles

Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has announced a multi-year partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles where it will serve as the first esports tournament provider for...

New Jersey becomes first state to earn over $900m in sports betting handle

November saw New Jersey become the first state in history to post a legal sports betting handle of more than $900m, placing the first...

Genius Sports Group buys Sportzcast Inc for undisclosed fee

Sports data and technology firm Genius Sports Group (GSG) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sportzcast Inc, a leading US manufacturer of...

Event News

Global Gaming Women breakfast

Global Gaming Women’s Breakfast: A tradition of empowerment at SBC Summit NA

At SBC events, the Global Gaming Women Breakfast Meetup has become a cherished tradition. With more women from diverse industry backgrounds participating in conferences,...
Dolby SBC webinar

Dolby Millicast to discuss the power of real-time livestreaming

Tomorrow , SBC Webinars are hosting "Maximize your player engagement and profits with real-time streaming" in partnership with livestreaming experts, Dolby Millicast. Airing live...
Hand putting dollar in tip jar

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...
North America Summit headliners

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...