Starting line with the year 2026

Indiana iLottery bill quickly advances to House floor

Indiana representatives are again trying to legalize online lottery in the Hoosier State, but several legislators expressed disappointment that this year's proposal does not...
The Indiana Statehouse building

Indiana regulator says sweeps are legal, but should they be banned?

The question of whether to ban online sweepstakes gaming or regulate it was a primary topic at the first gaming-related legislative hearing of 2026...
The Kansas City Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri

Missouri senator wants to revoke Kansas City Chiefs’ sportsbook rights

A Missouri senator has introduced legislation to block the Kansas City Chiefs from operating a sportsbook in the state after the team confirmed plans...
The Maine State Capitol building

Maine Gambling Control Board calls on governor to veto iGaming bill

Maine's gambling regulator has urged the state's governor to veto an approved bill to legalize online casino gaming under tribal exclusivity.The Maine Gambling Control...
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres

Congressman filing bill to tackle prediction market insider trading

A Democratic Congressman believes that federal legislation is needed to ensure that politicians are not engaging in insider trading on prediction market platforms.New York...
A sign for Lou Gehrig Plaza outside Yankee Stadium in New York

New York legislator takes swing at banning in-play betting

The conversation about whether prop betting should be curbed looks sure to continue in 2026 after the controversies of 2025, and a lawmaker in...
A man milks the first in a line of cows

States continue to milk online sports betting for more tax money

Establishing a new source of tax revenues to boost state coffers is a well-worn argument from lawmakers in favor of legalizing sports betting or...
A person waving his finger as no new states passed sports betting bills in 2025.

The failed efforts by US states to legalize sports betting in 2025

The overturning of PASPA seven years ago allowed the online sports betting industry to rapidly expand nationwide, but in 2025, there was stunted growth...
California flag contrasted with money

California: Ground zero for gambling debates in 2025

California is a strange state for the gaming industry in that it is not a big participant but it represents such a big opportunity...
Roadworks on a deserted street with a sign stating "road ahead closed"

iGaming legalization efforts went mostly nowhere at all in 2025

At the end of every year at SBC Americas, we assess the lay of the land and the likelihood of any new state legalizing...

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SBC Summit Lisbon

SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030

SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...
Snoop Dogg revealed as SBC Summit 2027 headliner

SBC Summit Live Blog: Snoop Dogg reveal highlights final day

LISBON, Portugal — We’re back to wrap up SBC Summit on the third and final day of the biggest show in in the industry....
SBC Summit

SBC Summit Live Blog: Michael Jordan leads Day 1 in Lisbon

LISBON, Portugal -- Welcome to SBC Summit, the biggest show in town headlined by the biggest name in sports, Michael Jordan.SBC Americas Editor Adam...
SBC Summit 2026

SBC Summit returns to Lisbon for record-breaking year, headlined by historic keynotes & biggest...

SBC Summit, the betting and iGaming industry's flagship conference and exhibition, is on track to welcome 40,000 delegates to Lisbon next week for its...