North America

A track runner with an injury as DraftKings debuts a early injury program.

DraftKings to award credits for bets impacted by early sports injuries

DraftKings is launching a new program designed to reward customers when early injuries or events occur during a sports event.The Boston-based sports betting and...
Progressive Field, the home stadium of Ohio's Cleveland Guardians

Ohio Gov. DeWine calls for prop ban in wake of Guardians scandal

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says that Major League Baseball's (MLB) sports betting-related investigation into multiple Cleveland Guardians players is more evidence that it is...
An approval stamp as VGW shareholders approve a buyout to the company's founder.

Escalante’s bid for full ownership of VGW approved by shareholders

The deal for VGW owner Laurence Escalante to acquire full ownership of the sweepstakes casino giant was approved on Friday by the company’s shareholders.VGW...
A conflict of office folks as Brian Quintenz seeks the role as CFTC Chair despite potential conflicts of interest.

Quintenz requests confidential CFTC info as Kalshi board member

President Donald Trump’s nominee for chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reportedly making requests that pose conflicts of interest.According to a...
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation casino in California

Tribal gaming hits new revenue record with $2 billion increase

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) reported on July 31 that tribal casinos made just short of $44 billion in gross gaming revenues in...
Robinhood CEO Vlad tenev

Sports ‘a large percentage’ of Robinhood’s $1B Q2 prediction markets trading

Executives from stocks and trading platform Robinhood said on Wednesday that sports contracts made up a significant proportion of the company's approximately $1 billion...
A man brandishing a one-dollar bill

Rush Street raises minimum bet on BetRivers in Illinois after tax change

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) had not publicly announced a response to the new per-wager tax rate implemented by Illinois on licensed online sports betting...
MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle

Casino CEOs met with Congress to talk federal gambling tax deduction cut

MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle says that he and other land-based casino company chief executives met with politicians in a bid to get...
Prize is being hold as MyPrize reaches a new valuation.

Social casino MyPrize valued at $250M after funding round

MyPrize is poised for continued growth after closing a funding round valuing the free-to-play online casino platform at $250 million.The multiplayer-focused social casino company...
Poker gear and a gavel

NBA star Arenas indicted for involvement in alleged illegal poker games

Three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is embroiled in controversy related to allegations of operating an illegal gambling business involving poker games collecting a rake.According...

Event News

SBC Summit SBC Connect

SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect

SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...
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...