North America

Matt King, CEO of Fanatics Betting and Gaming, is poised to captivate audiences by dissecting his game-changing strategy of assembling a team of experts from beyond the traditional confines of the industry. This bold approach will be the focal point of King’s exclusive speech at the highly- anticipated SBC Summit North America conference and exhibition.  The ‘Keeping it Fresh: Revolutionizing …

Kindred Group has further strengthened its position in the US, signing an agreement with the Swinomish Tribe – a tribal casino operator – to secure entry in Washington State. The six-year deal with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community will result in the Sweden-founded betting and gaming group rolling out Unibet-branded betting kiosks at its partners casino venues. Phase one of …

The “Converging Worlds” conference track at SBC Summit North America taking place at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, New Jersey, is set to discuss the trials and tribulations of cross-industry collaboration and how it can be utilised for further opportunities in the industry. With the industry so often consumed with the notion of brand awareness and individuality, the emergence of digital …

Tipico Sportsbook has partnered with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) to sponsor the No. 38 Ford F-150 in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) race. With the race taking place on 8 July at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, the German bookmaker’s US-facing brand will offer new users in Ohio, New Jersey, Colorado, and Iowa an exclusive welcome offer called ‘Ride …

Playmaker Capital has made three senior hires, two in its Latin America team and one in its US division, as it targets an enhanced presence across the Americas. Joining the group’s Buenos Aires HQ of its Futbol Sites brand are Agustín Gutiérrez Scussel and Matias Paget, taking on responsibilities as Chief Technology Officer and Head of Digital Product respectively. Scussel …

Amani Toomer, former NFL wide receiver and punt returner for the New York Giants and winner of Super Bowl XLII, is scheduled to appear on a special live episode of the ‘Safe Bet Show,‘ a player protection podcast hosted by Martin Lycka, Entain’s SVP of American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling. The ‘Safe Bet Show’ will be featured in the …

After receiving final approval from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, Kindred gets set to launch its proprietary platform in the state. Introducing its services to New Jersey, the Sweden-based online gambling operator aims to provide an enhanced customer experience, better analytics and improved flexibility. The platform, expected to go live in mid-May, was approved by the Division of …

SBC unveils the four industry titans whose monumental impact and long-lasting legacy has earned them a coveted place in the 2023 edition of the Sports Betting Hall Of Fame. The grandiose ceremony will take place at the iconic Slate NYC on Wednesday, May 10th. The Sports Betting Hall Of Fame was established in 2016 to recognize the industry’s outstanding individuals …

Compounded by the downfall of FTX, crypto volatility and prices last year will have left investors feeling pessimistic. Varun Sudhakar, Founder and CEO of crypto-betting exchange BetDEX, explained to SBC News that in spite of this, crypto-betting continued to buck this trend, particularly from a customer-relations standpoint. Appealing to the crypto confident customer In an interview ahead of the expansion …

SBC is proud to introduce SBC Connect Plus, an innovative and improved version of the event app, powered by cutting-edge AI matchmaking technology. Aimed at enhancing the attendee experience by providing personalized solutions, the new app will be used for the first time at the upcoming SBC Summit North America conference and tradeshow. With SBC Connect Plus, event attendees will …