North America

Prime rib as Prime Sports enters Kentucky.

Prime Sports enters third online market with debut in Kentucky

Prime Sports is expanding its reach by entering a new online sports betting market.The New Jersey-based sports betting operator announced on Tuesday the launch...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson shakes hands.

Chicago Mayor seeking data for potential local sports betting tax

Chicago City Council members are discussing a local tax on online sports betting, adding to previous tax-related changes in Illinois.The council has members aiming...
A Cleveland Guardians sign and floodlights at Progressive Field

Second Guardians pitcher placed on leave in MLB’s Ortiz betting probe

Not one but two Cleveland Guardians pitchers are now on paid leave due to alleged ties to a Major League Baseball (MLB) sports betting...
A moving truck as Betfred moves on from the online sports betting market in the U.S.

Betfred moving on from US online sports betting market

Betfred is the latest sports betting operator to no longer serve online bettors in America.The British bookmaker is planning to close online sports betting...
A pile of gold coins

VGW sites ending Sweeps Coins play in New Jersey

Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) will stop offering all of its sweepstakes promotions in New Jersey after the passage of a bill to ban the...
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UNLV gaming institute recruits range of industry leaders for advisory board

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) International Gaming Institute (IGI) has formed its first-ever advisory board, which the institute's leader says gives the...
Kentucky Rep. and WAGER Act sponsor Andy Barr

WAGER Act is the new GOP version of the gambling loss deduction bill

Another Congressional lawmaker has launched an attempt to reverse the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's (OBBBA) cut to how much gamblers can deduct for...
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PureWager partners with SCCG Management with eyes on expansion

Global gaming provider PureWager Group has entered into a strategic partnership with advisory and investment firm SCCG Management with a view to accelerating its...
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith

GOP Ways and Means Chair says House working to fix gambling tax deduction

At a field hearing discussing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in Las Vegas on Friday, the chair of the House Ways and...
The Boston Red Sox logo on a brick wall

Red Sox’s Giolito says MLB’s Manfred ‘taken aback’ by betting-related abuse

Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito said this week he spoke to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred directly about sports betting-related athlete abuse and voiced...

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...