North America

A person handles a calculator as Ohio's latest budget doesn't include a sports betting tax increase.

Ohio’s new budget plan excludes tax rate increase for sportsbooks

Ohio is no longer considering doubling its tax rate on revenue generated by sportsbooks.Lawmakers in the Buckeye State reached an agreement on a state...
Woman handles eye glasses as PlayAIO shares visibility data on online casino games.

PlayAIO provides monthly insights of most visible online casino games

The failure or success of online casino games can be determined by how operators and suppliers promote and deliver their products to players across...
People hold hands as BetConstruct debuts a new ecosystem for affiliates in gaming.

BetConstruct to launch full-scale ecosystem for gaming affiliates

BetConstruct is aiming to improve how online casino operators and affiliates collaborate.The Armenian gaming solutions provider announced the launch of Affigates, an affiliate ecosystem...
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NCAA to vote on letting athletes bet on pro sports despite concerns

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is proposing to let its college athletes, as well as coaches and staff, bet on professional sports in...
Chunk of fool's gold

ClubWPT Gold sweepstakes promo at center of WSOP bracelet controversy

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas may be the center of the poker world every summer but it is a promotion...
California AG Rob Bonta

A reported California AG opinion could torpedo the DFS industry

After a decade of waiting, the California Attorney General's office is apparently going to be issuing its opinion on the legality of fantasy sports.According...
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Could proposed California ban be knockout blow for sweeps?

There was never any chance that this week's episode of The New Normal podcast, hosted by Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Conference Chair Victor Rocha...
Podium at 2025 Canadian Gaming Summit

More than 3,000 gathered in Toronto for Canadian Gaming Summit

The 2025 Canadian Gaming Summit concluded last week, breaking attendance records and setting the stage for the event’s evolution into SBC Summit Canada.In what...
Woman lifts weight as Kalshi's valuation grows to $2 billion.

Funding round lifts prediction market Kalshi to $2B valuation

Kalshi is reaching new heights after a fresh injection of capital.The New York-based prediction market reportedly announced on Wednesday the closing of a $185...
A car hub cap as the AGA launches a responsible gaming consumer hub.

AGA debuts online consumer hub to promote responsible gaming

The American Gaming Association (AGA) is allocating resources to create a new online resource to promote responsible gaming.The AGA launched its Play Smart Consumer...

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...