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SBC Announce Winners for the Prestigious SBC Awards North America
FanDuel, Sportradar, Better Collective, BetMGM, Desert Diamond Sports, and OpenBet were amongst some of the winners at this year’s SBC Summit North America Awards which took place at the New York Hilton Midtown.
Returning to host the coveted awards ceremony was YES Network Yankees Clubhouse reporter Meredith Maravokitz. The winners of the 30 awards, aimed to celebrate the industry with Operator, Affiliate, Supplier, Payment & Compliance and the newly-established Tribal achievement categories, were announced in front of over 600 senior executives from the iGaming and sport betting industry.
Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “The third edition of the SBC Summit North America Awards was the most competitive yet and I would like to extend a huge congratulations to all our esteemed winners. All of these companies and leaders have contributed to the industry immensely over the last 12 months and they should all be extremely proud.”
BetMGM made history by being crowned Casino Operator of the Year for the third consecutive year in a row, whilst fellow operator FanDuel Group picked up the illustrious Sportsbook of the Year award and the Marketing Campaign & Sponsorship of the Year award.
It was a good night for Desert Diamond Sports who won both the Tribal Gaming Operator of the Year award and Rising Star of the Year. Other winning alumni in the Operator categories included SciPlay (Social Gaming Operator of the Year) and Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (Socially Responsible Operator of the Year).
In the supplier categories, IGT PlaySports were announced as winners of the coveted Sportsbook Supplier of the Year award, whilst Evolution picked up the award for Casino Supplier of the Year. Bragg Gaming Group were awarded the Industry Innovation of the Year and the Lottery Supplier of the Year went to Scientific Games.
Sportradar took hold of the evening winning two awards on the night, one for the Sports Data Product award, and for the second year running, the Live Betting & Gaming Product award. Additionally, EPIC Risk Management won Player Protection Service Provider of the Year for the second consecutive year.
White Hat Studios were awarded the Rising Star Casino award and SB22b picked up the award for Rising Star in Sports Betting.
OpenBet were awarded twice on the night, winning Platform Provider of the Year and Land-Based Betting & Gaming Product. Other winners on the night included Chalkline who won the Marketing & Services Provider of the Year and Low 6 for winning Acquisition & Retention Partner of the Year.
For his incredible work at Light and Wonder, CEO of iGaming Dylan Slaney was announced as Leader of the Year, whilst Betting Hero closed the Operator & Supplier awards category by collecting Employer of the Year.
The Affiliate & Media categories saw Gambling.com Group pick up the award for Casino Affiliate of the year, saw Better Collective receive Sports Affiliate of the Year and Playmaker Capital were announced as winners for the Sports Media Company of the Year award.
This year SBC introduced three brand-new Tribal Gaming award categories to celebrate the achievements of tribal operators, regulators and leaders. Joining Desert Diamond Sports as Tribal winners were Pokagon Band Gaming Commission who were awarded Tribal Regulator of the Year and Jamie Hummingbird who was awarded Tribal Leader of the Year.
Winners of the Payment & Compliance categories included Trustly, who were awarded Payment Solution of the Year, Fiserv who took home the Payment Innovation of the Year award and GLI who won the Compliance Solution & Partner of the Year award.
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MGM Resorts International and BetMGM Renew Partnerships with Major League Baseball
MGM Resorts International and BetMGM announced the renewal of their partnerships with Major League Baseball (MLB). This extends a historic relationship that began in 2018 with MGM Resorts and BetMGM becoming MLB’s first Official Gaming and Sports Betting Partners.
Under the multi–year agreements, MGM Resorts also continues as MLB’s exclusive Integrated Resort & Casino Partner, delivering world-class experiences to fans across the company’s destinations. This includes the continued development and growth of MLB Awards Week in Las Vegas and other MLB events geared to marketing and promoting baseball stars.
“As Major League Baseball continues to evolve, we’re pleased to extend a partnership that aligns with our long–term vision for global sports and entertainment. From Las Vegas and throughout the world, we’re focused on providing premium experiences that connect sports with hospitality,” said Lance Evans, SVP of Sports & Sponsorships at MGM Resorts International.
BetMGM will continue to market its brand and sports wagering offerings across MLB platforms, including MLB Network, MLB.com and the league’s digital portfolio, reaching fans in the US and Canada. BetMGM will also maintain sponsorship integration across MLB content on Apple TV and continue to offer and develop co–branded MLB–themed casino games on BetMGM Casino, its award–winning digital gaming platform.
Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer at BetMGM, said: “Major League Baseball offers one of the most engaging, data–rich experiences in sports, and this renewal underscores our shared commitment to innovation, integrity, and responsibility. Together, we’re enhancing how fans experience the game, from defining moments on the field to legendary experiences at marquee events like MLB All–Star Week.”
Uzma Rawn Dowler, MLB Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Partnerships, said: “MGM Resorts and BetMGM have been great partners to Baseball for nearly a decade. We’re excited to continue our relationship and together help create more unique experiences for our fans.”
Additionally, MGM Resorts and BetMGM maintain partnerships and relationships with a variety of MLB teams including the Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Washington Nationals.
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Incentive Studios launches four real-money games with BetMGM in Ontario
Incentive Games, via its real-money gaming division Incentive Studios, has partnered with BetMGM to launch four real-money titles in Ontario. The companies said BetMGM is first to market with the titles in the province.
The games now live on BetMGM in Ontario are Velocity, Mega Flight, Kicker and Squid Game Red Light Green Light Cashout. The supplier described the content as crash and arcade-style games.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said, “We’re incredibly proud to be partnering with BetMGM and to see four of our real-money titles go live in Ontario. From the outset, it’s been clear that we share a strong focus on delivering engaging, high-quality player experiences, making this a natural collaboration for both teams. This launch marks an exciting milestone for Incentive Studios as we continue our expansion across regulated markets, and we look forward to growing our relationship with the BetMGM team.”
Rob Passerino, Director of Gaming, BetMGM said, “BetMGM is focused on delivering the best online casino experience possible. As crash and arcade-style games continue to see significant growth, Incentive Studios’ portfolio strengthens our ability to meet evolving player demand, especially in key markets like Ontario.”
Incentive Games said the Ontario rollout builds on its recent licensing in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ontario as it expands across regulated North American markets.
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Ahmed Baker Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games
INCENTIVE GAMES GOES LIVE WITH BETMGM IN ONTARIO
B2B games provider Incentive Games, through its real-money gaming division Incentive Studios, has partnered with BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, to launch four real-money titles in Ontario. BetMGM will be first to market with these titles in the province.
The partnership has seen four of Incentive Studios’ titles, Velocity, Mega Flight, Kicker and Squid Game Red Light Green Light Cashout, go live on the BetMGM platform, bringing the studio’s portfolio of crash and arcade experiences to players across the province.
As one of North America’s leading betting and gaming operators, BetMGM has built a strong reputation for delivering premium player experiences across regulated markets. Ontario remains a key market within its growth strategy, with a continued focus on high-quality content, innovation and responsible gambling.
The launch further strengthens Incentive Games’ position in North America and marks another important milestone in the company’s continued expansion across regulated gaming markets, building on its recent securing of licences in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ontario.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said, “We’re incredibly proud to be partnering with BetMGM and to see four of our real-money titles go live in Ontario. From the outset, it’s been clear that we share a strong focus on delivering engaging, high-quality player experiences, making this a natural collaboration for both teams. This launch marks an exciting milestone for Incentive Studios as we continue our expansion across regulated markets, and we look forward to growing our relationship with the BetMGM team.”
Rob Passerino, Director of Gaming, BetMGM said, “BetMGM is focused on delivering the best online casino experience possible. As crash and arcade-style games continue to see significant growth, Incentive Studios’ portfolio strengthens our ability to meet evolving player demand, especially in key markets like Ontario.”
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