From global markets to next-gen tech: SBC Summit 2025 revamps Lisbon conference agenda
Returning to Lisbon, SBC Summit will present a reimagined agenda designed to better serve a global audience, with a powerful new focus on market...
Maryland the latest state to up the sports betting tax rate post-launch
Online sports betting operators are dealing with a new tax rate in Maryland.Gov. Wes Moore signed into law the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act...
Minnesota sports betting effort falls short again despite consensus framework
Minnesota entered 2025 looking like one of the most likely bets as a potential new legal sports wagering state this year. But it won't...
Wager Games wins First Pitch final at SBC Summit Americas
Wager Games won the SBC First Pitch at SBC Summit Americas after competing against a group of startups aiming to win a prize package...
Hours after claiming to have a deal with xAI, Kalshi clarifies that it doesn’t
Does Kalshi have a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI or not? On Tuesday, the company said that it did. By the end of the...
UNLV International Gaming Institute debuts AI research hub
The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) is taking steps to understand the impact of machine learning and AI on America’s online gambling industry.The IGI...
New Ohio online casino bill would limit market, ban sweepstakes
Ohio already has an online casino bill in play in the Senate, and the House Finance Committee chair has now filed his own proposal,...
VGW teams up with other social gaming operators to form new advocacy group
Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) is teaming up with a group of social gaming operators to help establish the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA).Former Congressman...
Report: U.S. Attorney over Ohtani illegal gambling probe resigns
The lead prosecutor of the investigation into illegal gambling by the former interpreter of MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani has reportedly relinquished his role.According to...
Elon Musk’s xAI will fuel Kalshi with AI insights for users
Prediction market platform Kalshi is getting a boost from Elon Musk.Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI will provide Kalshi's users with tailored AI-generated insights to...
Event News
Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...
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....