Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026
Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...
VGW founder Escalante quits sweepstakes giant for good
Less than a year after garnering approval to acquire full ownership of sweepstakes giant VGW, founder Laurence Escalante has resigned from the company permanently.Escalante...
Prediction Markets Weekly: Michigan splits from NCPG over Kalshi affair
It's been another week of lawsuits and more suits in the world of prediction markets.Kalshi suffered a court loss in Michigan and then sued...
Ohio lawmakers introduce landmark bill to repeal online sports betting
After announcing plans to initiate a legislative effort to ban online betting in Ohio, several lawmakers have introduced a measure that aims to make...
Hires and Higher-Ups: Betr completes key promotions, Aristocrat welcomes new COO
A new month brings new opportunities for North American gaming companies to bolster their leadership teams.Each week, SBC Americas provides a roundup of the...
Polymarket says it had to sue New Mexico because state sued Kalshi
New Mexico is one of more than a dozen states which continue to lock horns with prediction market platforms in court battles, and Polymarket...
Online Nebraska sports betting closer to November ballot after signature drive
A campaign to bring online sports betting to Nebraska cleared a major hurdle after it filed two petitions that meet the state’s estimated threshold...
New Jersey Democrats advance scaled-back bill to tax prediction markets
The idea of taxing prediction markets is gaining traction in New Jersey as Democratic lawmakers in both chambers of the Garden State legislature advanced...
Delaware North rebrands gaming business to Ember Entertainment
Delaware North is bridging the gap between its portfolio of gaming verticals with the launch of a new brand that streamlines the company’s entertainment...
PrizePicks scores brand integration deal with hometown Atlanta Hawks
PrizePicks is deepening its ties in the NBA through a new partnership with the company’s hometown franchise and the team’s home arena.The Atlanta-based sports...
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DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026
SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...
Staying ahead of the threat: SBC Summit unveils Compliance Tech Track for 2026
SBC Summit will examine the technologies helping operators detect threats, combat fraud, and strengthen compliance through its dedicated Compliance Tech conference track.Taking place on Thursday, Oct....
SBC Summit reveals 5 First Pitch finalists to showcase next-gen gaming tech
SBC has revealed the five startups that will compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year’s shortlist...
The Script to headline SBC Summit 2026 opening night
SBC Summit 2026’s evening program will open with a headline performance from multi-platinum-selling band The Script, marking one of the largest artist bookings in...