North America

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has secured its latest US member as the North American sector continues to grow, as Ohio-based betJACK joins the organisation. Marking the first new member of 2023 for the global group, which operates to function as ‘the voice’ of the global regulated betting industry, betJACK entered its home state of Ohio’s sports betting market …

Catena Media Plc has this morning notified investors that it has recruited Carnegie Investment Bank to serve as financial advisor to assess strategic options related to the continued sale of media assets and including the entire sale of the business. The decision sees the Stockholm-listed affiliate publisher accelerate the streamlining of its media portfolio, originally sanctioned in May 2022 by …

Kambi Group and Rush Street Interactive (RSI) have agreed to an extension of their long-running transatlantic sports betting partnership, eyeing up growth opportunities in new markets. Stockholm-listed sports betting technology provider Kambi has further strengthened its standing in the North and South American markets via the renewal.  Kambi has served as RSI lead sportsbook solutions supplier since 2018, supporting the …

In a major boost to its business in North America, multinational gaming firm Super Group has finalised its takeover of Digital Gaming Corporation (DGC). The group’s new holding had been a partner of the Guernsey-based group since 2021, which notably operates the Betway sportsbook and Spin Casino brands. Super Group first agreed terms to acquire DGC in early 2022 ahead …

A wealthy country with a vibrant sporting scene and established betting market, Australia is a land of opportunity for operators who can secure a foothold.  This opinion was not lost on Rivalry CEO Steven Salz, who broke down how and why the esports operator has taken a keen interest in the sunny shores of Oceania from its Ontario, Canada headquarters. …

Alex Igelman has been confirmed as the new CEO of Esports Entertainment Group (EEG), ending a short recruitment search after the departure of Grant Johnson. He will assume leadership of the firm, headquartered in St. Julians, Malta but active throughout Europe and North America, alongside Chair Jan Jones Blackhurst, former Las Vegas Mayor and Executive Vice President of Caesars Entertainment. …

Everyone loves a good quote, whether it be from a statesman, philosopher, songwriter or playwright, sometimes just a few words can cut right down to the true meaning of an issue. At SBC News, we can’t get enough of quotes, so we sifted through our features from 2022 to pick out 12 of the best covering a range of topics …

As 2022 drew to a close the ever-constant shadow of the Gambling Act review continued to hang over the UK betting space, whilst a number of big names continued to make major moves.  Following the political chaos of Boris Johnson’s premiership, the situation began to stabilise at Westminster under Rishi Sunak, including the appointment of Paul Scully MP as Minister …

Ontario – the province that has been on everyone’s lips since it went live back in April 2022. But as betting operators from around the world try to get in on the action, what’s the key to success in this soon-to-be betting powerhouse? For some, it’s bonuses and offers that capture the attention of bettors. For others, it’s stand-out technology. …

Having secured a monumental deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) earlier this year, IMG ARENA President Freddie Longe spoke with SBC Leaders Magazine how the two organisations will work together to revolutionise the fan experience and extend the reach of rights holders in an era that’s becoming increasingly dominated by the power of data. First off, how did the deal …