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Two-time undisputed heavyweight champ Usyk headlines SBC Summit

Fresh from reclaiming his undisputed heavyweight crown, Ukrainian boxing legend Oleksandr Usyk will step out of the ring and onto the SBC Summit 2025...
The California State Capitol, where the Senate approved a ban on sweepstakes gaming

California Senate unanimously approves sweepstakes ban

California Assembly Bill 831 is headed back to the Assembly, but in a state much different than it left the chamber. The state Senate...
Military personnel as Kindbridge Research Institute launches a new initiative in Colorado.

Kindbridge Research Institute offers initiative to Colorado service members

Active duty service members and veterans in Colorado are being provided with mental health and responsible gambling resources with the launch of a new...
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Kalshi trading volume soars far above $400M in NFL Week 1

The first week of a new NFL season is big business for U.S. sportsbooks. These days, it's also big business for some trading platforms...
SBC Summit Women Empowerment Initiative panel

SBC Summit will host four networking events for women in gaming

During the SBC Summit in Lisbon Sept. 16-18, SBC will hold the second edition of a program promoting the Women Empowerment (WE) Initiative.Across the...
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Genius Sports inks deal to deliver BetVision to Hard Rock Bet

Genius Sports and Hard Rock Bet expanded a long-term partnership to include a product integration providing players with real-time statistics and live betting markets.On...
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Caesars Sportsbook rolls out NFL live betting upgrades with Kero Sports

Caesars Sportsbook has rolled out an upgraded and expanded roster of live betting options for this NFL season, powered by micro-betting specialists Kero Sports.In...
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SBC Webinars: Safeguarding and streamlining compliance for operators

The gambling industry is facing mounting challenges, from tightening regulations to a surge in identity fraud. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. EST,...
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MGM Resorts fundamentally opposes sports event contracts, says CEO

While other major sportbooks either keep their options open or move full-throttle into offering event contracts, BetMGM has taken a backseat approach so far,...
Lottery balls as SEGG Media secures deals for Lottery.com

Lottery.com seeking affiliate partnerships with three state lotteries

SEGG Media is reestablishing its online lottery business Lottery.com in the U.S.The sports and gaming conglomerate announced plans to reintroduce the platform following a...

Event News

SBC Global Prediction Markets Forum

SBC unveils new Global Prediction Markets Forum in Lisbon 

SBC has announced the launch of the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new standalone event dedicated to one of the fastest-evolving sectors in betting...
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...