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Nelly Avoids Casino Assault Charge After Missouri Incident, Settles for £600 Fine

MGM China Reports 10% Revenue Growth Despite Continued VIP Market Decline

Evoke Plc Faces Financial Squeeze as Sale Looms Despite Modest Revenue Gains

Kangwon Land Casino Profits Tumble 47% as South Korean Gaming Market Faces Headwinds

NBA's Integrity-First Approach to US Prediction Markets Offers Blueprint for UK Player Protection

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that the league has advanced discussions with the CFTC on an integrity framework, in a move that would resemble partnerships with other sports governing bodies

SBC Awards Europe 2026: Kaizen Gaming Dominates as Industry Gathers in Malta

The SBC Awards Europe 2026 brought SBC Summit Malta to a close, with Kaizen Gaming leading the winners after securing three awards. The ceremony took place on 30 April at Xara Lodge in Malta, bringing together industry stakeholders to recognise the people and companies driving progress and setting n

Former Dutch MP Rosemarijn Dral Takes Helm at VNLOK as Online Gaming Faces Political Pressure

Dutch betting and gaming body VNLOK has appointed former parliamentarian Rosemarijn Dral as its new Director. Dral’s political experience may prove valuable to VNLOK as the Dutch online gaming sector faces another wave of scrutiny from policymakers. An MP between July 2024-November 2025, Dral is a m

Kentucky Derby's Biggest Upsets: Lessons in Probability and Value for British Punters

Former William Hill Boss Slams Evoke Over Jackpot Blunder as Industry Ethics Come Under Fire

Former William Hill Chief Executive Officer Ralph Topping has called out what he calls instances of gambling businesses treating customers as ‘wallets with legs’. Writing on LinkedIn, Topping referred to William Hill’s recent Jackpot Drop malfunction. The issue itself centres on a fault within a jac

PlayCity Launches Digital Complaints Tool as Ukraine Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Adverts

The current statutory administrative fine for illegal gambling advertising in 2026 is set at UAH5.19 million.

Genius Sports Closes $1.2bn Legend Deal as Market Questions Stock Recovery Timeline

Genius Sports has closed its acquisition of sports and gaming media group Legend, a deal which has presented stumbling blocks for its stock’s performance over the past few months. London-based, NYSE-listed Genius secured terms to acquire Legend for $1.2bn (£881.7m) in February 2026. The company unde

I Am Maximus Grand National Win Leaves Operators Counting Cost as Amelco Provides Stability

When I Am Maximus took a late surge to win the 2026 Grand National, it mirrored the late money placed on the favourite. Bets were piled in on the two-time champion, and some operators were stung.  Following the Grand National, SBC News caught up with Matt Parr, Head of Horse Racing at Amelco, who ou