Aerial view of Soldier Field in Chicago

Illinois legislators say Chicago shouldn’t be allowed to tax sports betting

Five Illinois Democrats have put their names to an effort to block Chicago from taxing sports betting at the city level.Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's...
A person under a table as bet365 launches its Over/Under game in two new markets.

Arizona & Mexico are new markets for bet365’s Over/Under game

British operator bet365 is bringing its free-to-play game to new North American markets.The sports betting and online casino operator is collaborating with gamification technology...
Wisconsin helmet as the state considers online sports betting.

Wisconsin lawmakers introduce bill to allow online betting via tribes

A piece of legislation that aims to authorize online sports wagering in Wisconsin through the state’s federally recognized tribes is being considered by state...
Florida Panthers with winning trophy as InPlay Global plans to launch performance securities.

InPlay Global making play for SEC-regulated sports trading

A new platform is aiming to shake this up in the sports trading industry with the pending launch of a performance-based marketplace.InPlay Global, Inc....
Megaphone

GiG Software aims to up US profile with OTCQX exchange listing

GiG Software is hoping a new listing on a US exchange will help boost North American interest in the firm.The company is now...
EuroLeague Basketball as the league secures a contract extension with FanDuel.

FanDuel inks contract extension to broadcast EuroLeague games

FanDuel is maintaining its relationship with Europe’s premier men’s basketball league.The Flutter-owned brand announced on Monday a multiyear contract extension with EuroLeague Basketball. The...
Bathroom scale

Tribes want to weigh in on Massachusetts legal battle with Robinhood

A group of tribes will weigh in in on the legal battle between Robinhood and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC).Robinhood filed suit against the...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who wants to add a local tax on sports betting in the city.

Chicago budget plan proposes 10.25% local tax on sports betting

A budget proposal released by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks a local tax on sports wagering, adding to a slew of recent tax changes...
AGA CEO Bill Miller talks as he discussed taxes at G2E last week.

Gambling loss deductions and slot threshold got major play at G2E

Gaming industry leaders gathered at Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas last week and discussed important topics impacting key stakeholders around the world. Even...
Greyhound race

Federal bill aims to kill last US greyhound racetracks

Lawmakers in the state of West Virginia continue to embrace and support the greyhound racing industry, despite every other state shutting down or prohibiting...

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SBC Summit

SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates

SBC Summit will introduce three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing.Running from September...
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...