Why an Illinois legislator wants to kill new prediction market tax
Illinois' new tax on sports prediction markets is already the subject of court challenges. Now, a state legislator wants to kill the plan altogether.Republican...
Gaming M&A: Latest Mergers, Acquisitions and Deals
There have been several headline-making M&A developments in the gaming industry in 2026 involving some of the biggest names in land-based and online gaming,...
bet365 reveals most popular online slots in 3 US states in August
What online slot games do U.S. players really enjoy?In its monthly Gaming Insights and Performance report, growing online casino operator bet365 tracks player trends and game...
Why Crypto.com sports betting petition to Supreme Court is so ‘special’
Kalshi dominates both trading volume and legal filings among U.S. prediction markets, but Robinhood and Crypto.com could decide the industry's future after asking the...
Prediction Markets Weekly: Football season is partnership season
Is there ever a dull week in the prediction markets space in 2026? If so, we haven't reached it yet, with last week bringing...
VGW to pay $8 million to settle NY illegal gambling charges
New York Attorney General Letitia James closed the book this week on VGW in the Empire State without fully throwing it at the global...
Could Robinhood’s Michigan deal be a blueprint for states?
Robinhood will remove its sports event contracts from Michigan effectively immediately, the Michigan Gaming Control Board announced Wednesday.Just how long Robinhood remains on the...
Hires and Higher-Ups: Polymarket hires veteran CFO, Bally’s CFO exits
Personnel changes are part and parcel of any industry, and that certainly extends to gaming.Every Thursday, SBC Americas rounds up some of the notable...
Underdog sues states, ditches DFS licenses in prediction markets push
Underdog sued five states in federal court this week, preemptively seeking injunctions to prevent states from trying to shut down its sports prediction markets.Those...
Iowa loss for Kalshi adds to string of federal court troubles
Another Kalshi bid to preemptively stop a state from enforcing gambling laws fell short Tuesday in Iowa, as another district court judge meticulously rebutted...
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SBC Summit puts future of gaming on stage with Product Innovation Showcase
From live product showcases and investment discussions to the industry’s next generation of startups, SBC Summit 2026 will spotlight the products, ideas, and businesses...
African Gaming Forum agenda to examine regulation and growth across Africa’s key markets
The African Gaming Forum will bring together senior stakeholders from across the continent to examine how Africa’s gaming industry can grow sustainably as regulation,...
SBC Summit 2026 Tech Academies to deliver hands-on learning across key industry sectors
SBC Summit 2026 will give delegates in Lisbon the opportunity to develop practical skills across four dedicated Tech Academies, covering:AIPlayer experienceDigital marketing & CRMWeb3...
SBC Summit to host dedicated Crypto & Blockchain conference track
SBC Summit 2026 will explore how the gambling industry is putting digital assets and blockchain technology into practice with the introduction of a dedicated...