North America

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NCPG granted restraining order to keep 1-800-GAMBLER online

Conflict between the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) could put the national 1-800-GAMBLER...
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Why a $100 sports bet translates to $1.55 for the sportsbooks

Many state lawmakers may tell you that the major sportsbooks like FanDuel and DraftKings are printing money. Longtime industry participants will tell you that...
A hand of money as FanDuel received fines from Iowa's gaming regulator.

Iowa regulator fines FanDuel $125K for multiple violations

FanDuel is paying the price for multiple compliance violations in Iowa.The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission levied a $125,000 fine on FanDuel for five...
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PredictIt hails ‘victory’ as CFTC allows it to expand prediction market

In what may be the latest sign that the Trump-era Commodity Futures Exchange Commission (CFTC) is prepared to take a more lax stance on...
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Player Protection Stage puts RG in the spotlight at SBC Summit 2025

SBC Summit 2025 will once again shine a light on the industry's responsibility of safeguarding players, with a dedicated Player Protection stage running throughout...
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MA GOP party exec opposes $10M DraftKings NFT settlement

The $10 million class action lawsuit DraftKings agreed to settle regarding its NFTs and a fantasy-based gaming product is being objected by a Massachusetts...
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CA sweeps bill advances, but will the supplier provision advance with it?

So far, AB831, the California legislation designed to prohibit sweepstakes gambling in the state, is now two for two on advancing out of committee...
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WWE steps into online casino with existing partner Fanatics

Fanatics Betting and Gaming is teaming up with World Wrestling Entertainment to introduce WWE to the world of online casino.The operator announced it will...
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DOJ, CFTC end investigations into predictions market Polymarket

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have each ended their respective investigations into cryptocurrency-focused predictions exchange Polymarket.As first...
Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY

Churchill Downs fighting its own fight for federal gaming oversight

Most eyes in the gaming industry are singularly focused on the trio of court cases in which Kalshi is arguing the Commodity Exchange Act...

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...