Arizona State Capitol, State Senate and House of Representatives building in Phoenix

Arizona Gov. Hobbs bans insider trading on prediction markets

Arizona's Katie Hobbs is the latest state governor to issue an executive order to ban government employees from insider trading on prediction markets.Hobbs announced...
A sign for the NCLGS Summer Meeting 2026

NCLGS: How can state lawmakers fight sports prediction markets?

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. — Prediction markets were naturally going to be a prominent focus at this year's National Council of Legislators from Gaming States...
SBC Americas provides the latest workforce changes in gaming.

Hires and Higher-Ups: NCPG looks to hire prediction markets-focused strategist

The first week of July provided the U.S. commercial gaming industry with workforce changes impacting key stakeholders across the country.Each week, SBC Americas highlights the latest hires, promotions,...
New York subway as the state denied an injunction filed by Kalshi.

New York judge denies Kalshi’s motion for a preliminary injunction

Kalshi has received an unfavorable ruling in its lawsuit against the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) over the delivery of sports event contracts.According...
SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meet-Ups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming...
NC Gov. Josh Stein, who signed a new state budget.

North Carolina Gov. signs budget to raise betting tax, add prediction markets tax

Gov. Josh Stein signed the North Carolina budget on Tuesday, officially raising the state's online sports betting tax rate and confirming that the state...
Ohio State's Ohio Stadium

Ohio sportsbooks unlikely to push back on regulator’s proposed credit card ban

After weeks of contemplation, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has officially announced its intention to ban the use of credit cards for sports...
Poker chips

Flutter laying off PokerStars employees after FanDuel transition

Flutter Entertainment is conducting a round of layoffs to its PokerStars team across multiple jurisdictions, the poker brand confirmed to SBC Americas on Tuesday.Affected...
The Golden Gate Bridge with San Francisco, California in the background

California cardrooms’ court win draws latest line in tribal gaming fight

California cardrooms got a win on Tuesday when a judge ruled that the state's proposed new restrictions on table games cannot be implemented as...
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Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026

Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...

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Affiliate Leaders Awards Shortlist

Meet the Nominees: Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed

SBC has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards, taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, September 30.More...
Loserball CEO Jonathan Gruber, who spoke with SBC Americas.

Q&A: Loserball’s Jonathan Gruber on entering a competitive gaming market

SBC Summit Americas 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., provided key stakeholders from around the world an opportunity to discuss the landscape of online gaming.Loserball...

SBC Summit explores invisible KYC and AI-powered design in iGaming

SBC Summit 2026 will examine how operators can craft smoother, smarter and more engaging experiences for online casino players through its dedicated iGaming Product...

TAP Air Portugal named official airline partner of SBC Summit & Affiliate Leaders Summit

Attendees travelling to SBC Summit and the Affiliate Leaders Summit will be able to access exclusive discounted flights to Lisbon thanks to a new...