The Betting on Sports America–Digital conference will begin tomorrow, providing a video version of a trade event that offers a comprehensive analysis of the current state of and emerging opportunities in the North American sports betting industry, complete with input from the senior executives at the forefront of shaping the sector’s growth path.
The December 1-2 virtual conference features interviews with CEOs Joe Asher of William Hill US, Bill Hornbuckle of MGM Resorts, John Levy of theScore, and Derek Stevens of Circa Sports, among others. They will share their insights on where sports betting fits into the U.S. gambling ecosystem, how operators can strengthen relationships with leagues, and expansion into more states.
The agenda for the eight-track conference’s panel sessions also addresses the major issues affecting the development of the industry in North America, including taxation and regulation, and the opportunities offered by mobile betting. Those topics will be debated in the Vision of the Future Leaders Panel, which consists of Kip Levin (CEO, FOXBet), Greg Carlin (CEO, Rush Street Gaming), Adam Greenblatt (CEO, BetMGM), Kristian Nylén (Co-Founder & CEO, Kambi), Dermot Smurfit (CEO, GAN), and David Wang (CEO & Founder, Bet.Works).
Content also will address regulation and the industry’s relationship with governments, reflecting the evolving legislative landscape in the U.S. and proposed changes in Canada. Sessions include in-depth examinations of what the imminent change in the White House means for the industry, the potential for legalization of mobile sportsbooks in New York, the prospects for single-event sports betting in Canada, and what developments in sports betting mean for tribal gaming interests and state lotteries.
The Betting on Sports America-Digital audience can also expect to benefit from expert insights into the potential offered by both new technology designed to deliver improved service for operators across multiple states, and new markets, such as esports and in-play.
One sector that many believe has the potential to be hugely profitable for operators is college sports, but concerns remain about the integrity issues that may arise from basing multimillion-dollar gambling markets on amateur games.
The College Sports – Adapting to the New World of Betting session will feature Eric Foote, chief commercial officer, PointsBetUSA; Naima Stevenson, deputy general counsel, NCAA; Lance Gerlach, senior associate athletic director, University of Colorado; and Tassos Kaburakis, associate director of St. Louis University. The panel will examine how to make regulated wagering compatible with these hugely popular events.
As well as the conference, Betting on Sports America-Digital will feature an interactive product display area showcasing the next generation of products and solutions from international suppliers, together with a program of themed networking roundtables that will provide opportunities to make new connections.
Betting on Sports America-Digital is free to attend. To register, visit https://sbcevents.com/betting-on-sports-america/registration.
