Sportsbooks stay live in Chicago but court battle still on
Sports bettors in Chicago will start 2026 with the way they ended 2025, having access to all the major online sportsbooks available in the...
Sports Betting Alliance sues Chicago over new tax and license plan
The fight between Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) members and the city of Chicago is heating up and headed to a Cook County courtroom.SBA members...
Will prediction markets dominate 2026 headlines too?
The entire SBC Americas editorial team got a de facto financial education this year after what became an absolute onslaught of news related to...
NCAA waffles allowing betting on pro sports
The NCAA’s approach to sports betting in 2025 was indicative of the dynamic nature of the gaming industry, with a proposed rule change to...
Report: NBA proposes policy changes amid latest gambling scandal
The NBA is responding to recent allegations of current and former players tied to illegal gambling schemes by proposing and implementing policy changes for...
FBI says it is up to bettors to ensure all their gambling is legal
The FBI said in a new public service announcement that gamblers in the U.S. must ensure that all of their wagering activity is done...
DraftKings MLB market error leads to nearly $3 million in customer payouts
An effort by DraftKings to void a series of MLB wagers that have a payout of nearly $3 million has failed following separate rulings...
Major sportsbooks threaten to exit Chicago on Jan. 1
The members of the Sports Betting Alliance have informed Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson that, if things don't change, they will be forced to cease...
Senate confirms crypto expert Michael Selig as next CFTC chairman
The selection process for a new chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has finally come to a close after nearly a year...
DraftKings makes entry into prediction markets with standalone app launch
DraftKings is officially making its entry into the prediction market space with the launch of a standalone app.On Friday, DraftKings launched of DraftKings Predictions,...
Event News
SBC Summit puts future of gaming on stage with Product Innovation Showcase
From live product showcases and investment discussions to the industry’s next generation of startups, SBC Summit 2026 will spotlight the products, ideas, and businesses...
African Gaming Forum agenda to examine regulation and growth across Africa’s key markets
The African Gaming Forum will bring together senior stakeholders from across the continent to examine how Africa’s gaming industry can grow sustainably as regulation,...
SBC Summit 2026 Tech Academies to deliver hands-on learning across key industry sectors
SBC Summit 2026 will give delegates in Lisbon the opportunity to develop practical skills across four dedicated Tech Academies, covering:AIPlayer experienceDigital marketing & CRMWeb3...
SBC Summit to host dedicated Crypto & Blockchain conference track
SBC Summit 2026 will explore how the gambling industry is putting digital assets and blockchain technology into practice with the introduction of a dedicated...