• SBC is proud to unveil the 2025 Sports Betting Hall of Fame inductees, honoring the visionaries, innovators, and leaders shaping the future of the industry
• Four new industry insiders will be added to the Hall of Fame, joining luminaries such as Victor Chandler, Denise Coates, Fred Don,e and others
• The Sports Betting Hall of Fame is featured as part of the North America conference track at the upcoming SBC Summit Americas

SBC is proud to introduce you to the Sports Betting Hall of Fame class of 2025, with the event set to host this special ceremony as part of the upcoming SBC Summit Americas. The inductees will be revealed at a ceremony on the North America conference track in Conference Room Two at 12:30 – 1:15 PM on Wednesday, May 14.

The Sports Betting Hall of Fame was established in 2016 and since then, it has fast gathered-momentum as an indelible and recognizable part of the SBC Events portfolio.

This year's inductees for the Sports Betting Hall of Fame introduced

This year’s pick of inductees features some of the most influential people from across the industry, distinguishing its remarkable pioneers, trailblazers, and luminaries. This year’s edition will see the following remarkable members join the ranks of the Sports Betting Hall of Fame:

• Chad Millman(Co-Founder,TheAction Network)
• Shelley White(Former CEO, Responsible Gambling Council (RGC))
• Scotty Schelttler(Former Director, Race &Sports, Stardust)
• Esmeralda Britton(President, Junta de Protección Social in Costa Rica)

Each of these individuals is distinguished for their distinct and extensive contributions to the industry, achieved over many years, and often decades, and a mix of painstaking commitment to the sector or the creation of disruptors and innovative solutions that have defined the industry.

Yet, there is more – any candidate is evaluated based on proactive contributions towards raising awareness arounds ports betting, and this includes educational programs, awareness campaigns, responsible betting practices, and more.

Commenting on this opportunity, SB Advisor Sue Schneider said: "The Sports Betting Hall of Fame was created nearly a decade ago, during a time of rapid evolution in the industry. Since then, we’ve witnessed incredible growth, faced common challenges, and welcomed a wave of new markets. However, something that has always remained the same is the abundance of talent and influential leadership that continues to drive the industry forward."

Join the SBC Summit Americas for more insight into the world of gaming and betting

The new inductees join a very long list of recognizable industry names, including Denise Coates (Founder & CEO bet365), Victor Chandler (Founder, BetVictor), FredDone (Founder, Betfred), Pontus Lindwall (CEO & Founder, Betsson AB), and many others.

With SBC Summit Americas just around the corner, industry insiders interested in the sector in North and South America are very welcome to join the event on Wednesday 13-15, 2025. The gathering is taking place at Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

More information can be found on its official website.

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