SBC Webinars: Safeguarding and streamlining compliance for operators
The gambling industry is facing mounting challenges, from tightening regulations to a surge in identity fraud. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. EST,...
Circa Sports CEO and ex-CFTC commissioner weigh in on prediction markets
Key stakeholders are responding to recent changes in the prediction market industry as companies expand and diversify their offerings as a new NFL season...
Polymarket says CFTC has cleared it to proceed with US sports contracts
We knew Polymarket intended to officially re-launch prediction markets and event contracts trading in the U.S. Now, the company says it has the regulatory...
ROGA and RGC debut responsible gaming certification program
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) is collaborating with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) to establish a new standard in the industry.On Tuesday, ROGA...
Underdog fetches new sports contract partnership with Crypto.com
Underdog kicked off September with a bang, becoming the first sportsbook operator to take involvement in sports event contracts from the theoretical to the...
Pragmatic Play ends partnerships with US sweepstakes operators
Pragmatic Play made a major operational changes in North America after being named in a major lawsuit last week.The European online casino content supplier...
State auditor thinks MA regulators should’ve been tougher on betting ads
Most within the gaming industry cite the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) as one of the toughest regulators in the country. With lengthy procedures, strict...
New props-style FanDuel Picks game debuts, but not in every state
FanDuel debuted a new peer-to-peer fantasy sports product on Tuesday after soft launching the offering earlier this year in markets where online betting isn’t...
VGW closes up another North American shop with Canada exit
VGW is shuttering operations of the two brands it operates in Canada, adding to recent shifts in strategy for the sweepstakes casino giant in...
NCAA & Venmo to provide athletes with tools to combat abuse
The wave of gambling-related harassment toward college athletes have resulted in a new effort by Venmo and the NCAA to foster a safe environment...
Event News
Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming
Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections
SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...
SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big
BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...