Justin Byers

Indianapolis

Senior Journalist at SBC Americas

Senior Journalist at @SBC_Americas | Indiana made | Email: [email protected]

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Articles

Strive Gaming Expands Reach with Delta Bingo & Gaming Deal

1 week ago | canadiangamingbusiness.com | Justin Byers

Strive Gaming has secured a deal to provide a budding gaming company with its services. The Vancouver-based company has reached an agreement with Delta Bingo & Gaming Online to expand its digital business. As part of the deal, Strive will provide its player account management services to Delta, which operates gaming machines in 20 brick-and-mortar locations across Ontario and Maryland.
iGaming Ontario Reports Decline in February Handle and Revenue

1 month ago | canadiangamingbusiness.com | Justin Byers

Ontario’s online casino market took a step back in February according to iGaming Ontario’s (iGO) latest figures. The gaming agency has released its monthly market performance summary for February 2025 with Ontario’s iGaming market posting a decline in total wagers and gross revenue. Last month, the iGO reported CAD $7.1 billion in total cash wagers, a 9% decline compared to results in February 2024.
IBIA adds Hard Rock Digital to network of operator partners

1 month ago | sbcamericas.com | Justin Byers

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) is bolstering its membership. Hard Rock Digital has joined the IBIA allowing the company to provide integrity data from its Hard Rock Bet operations. Hard Rock Digital has joined the IBIA’s network of more than 70 companies and 140 sports betting brands that leverage the association’s services to ensure safe and fair play.
Flutter hits lowered full-year US revenue target of $5.8B

1 month ago | sbcamericas.com | Justin Byers

Flutter Entertainment reported favorable growth to close a fiscal year that saw the entertainment and gaming giant downgrade its revenue guidance for U.S. operations. The sports betting and iGaming leader generated $3.7 billion in revenue in Q4 2024, a 14% increase year-over-year. Net income for Flutter reached $156 million during the quarter. By comparison, the gaming giant reported a net loss of $902 million in Q4 2023.
Attorney General in New Mexico wants to challenge lottery couriers

1 month ago | sbcamericas.com | Justin Byers

Key stakeholders in New Mexico are addressing concerns regarding the operations of an online lottery ticket courier in the state. The New Mexico Department of Justice submitted an opinion asking the state’s Attorney General to determine if lottery courier Jackpocket is violating a series of gaming laws. The opinion was submitted at the request of New Mexico’s federally recognized tribes.
NCPG offers new theme for Problem Gambling Awareness Month

1 month ago | sbcamericas.com | Justin Byers

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is making a concerted effort to promote Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). March 1 marks the beginning of PGAM providing the NCPG with the opportunity to further reduce the stigma of problem gambling while providing access to a slew of resources. “PGAM is intentionally aligned with the NCAA basketball tournament, a time when gambling is a frequent topic of conversation,” said the NCPG.
GeoComply Taps Former FanDuel President Kip Levin as CEO

1 month ago | canadiangamingbusiness.com | Justin Byers

GeoComply is adding new talent to its leadership team. The geolocation security and compliance company announced on Tuesday the appointment of Kip Levin as CEO replacing co-founder Anna Sainsbury in the role. Levin joins GeoComply as a former FanDuel President and COO. Before his stint at FanDuel, Levin was integral in driving the expansion of mobile and resale sales for Ticketmaster. He also spent time at the now-defunct FOX Bet Sportsbook as the company’s CEO.
Fitzdares Exiting Ontario Due To 'Prohibitive' Cost Of Business

1 month ago | canadiangamingbusiness.com | Justin Byers

British operator Fitzdares is shuttering sports betting and iGaming operations in Ontario. The sportsbook and casino company announced on Monday in an email to customers that it will exit Ontario after two years of operation in Canada’s most populous province. An operator that prides itself on providing a “premium” experience, Fitzdares is exiting Ontario as its online casino operator license with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is set to expire early next month.
FTC and MGM Resorts Give Up Legal Fight Over Cybersecurity

1 month ago | sbcamericas.com | Justin Byers

MGM Resorts International and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are ending a contentious legal dispute over a cyberattack that led to the loss of roughly $100 million. According to documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, the FTC and MGM Resorts have agreed to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the FTC demanding a civil investigation into MGM Resorts following its well publicized data breach in September 2023.
BetBlocker establishes US division to expand market presence

1 month ago | sbcamericas.com | Justin Byers

BetBlocker is bringing its free-to-use responsible gambling tool to new U.S. markets. The European responsible gaming organization has announced the establishment of a U.S. division allowing it to offer its anonymous gambling blocking software to new players. BetBlocker, a UK-registered charity, will allow U.S bettors to manage their gambling habits responsibly at no charge with services offered both in English and Spanish.