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Prediction market giants unite to sue Kentucky over planned tax

A coalition of leading prediction market operators has sued Kentucky officials over the state's plan to begin taxing event contracts.The Coalition for Fair Markets...
DraftKings as the company extends its partnership with GeoComply.

DraftKings and GeoComply extend compliance and geolocation deal

DraftKings will continue to utilize GeoComply's suite of geolocation services and solutions for its gaming offerings on its new "super app".On Monday, the companies...
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CFTC suit adds yet another layer to New Mexico prediction markets battle

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued the state of New Mexico on Friday, making an already complicated legal situation even more turbulent as...
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Prediction Markets Weekly: AGA and IGA slam CFTC rules, ProphetX gets blessing

This week's prediction markets discourse was dominated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) publishing its proposed rules for event contracts trading on Wednesday.We...

SBC Summit Americas Day 2 live coverage: Prediction markets chat and First Pitch winner

Welcome back to our live coverage of SBC Summit Americas 2026!Yesterday was a top-drawer day of content, discussions, masterclasses, meetings, and networking, topped off...
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Hires and Higher-Ups: Casino chief the latest out the door at FanDuel

The commercial U.S. gaming industry got a shakeup this week as FanDuel conducted a round of layoffs that reportedly impacted “hundreds” of employees.That was...
New Hard Rock Bet ambassador Matthew Broderick

Hard Rock Bet signs up Matthew Broderick as brand ambassador

As it continues to expand its reach across U.S. online sports betting and casino, Hard Rock Bet has recruited more star power in the...
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Polymarket teams up with Genius Sports on Liga MX partnership

On the day that the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico City, Mexico's top soccer league has become the latest major sports...
SBC Awards Americas 2026

SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big

BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...
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SBC Summit Americas 2026 live coverage: What happened on Day 1?

The 2026 edition of SBC Summit Americas is underway!Below, we'll bring you the biggest stories live from the floor at Broward County Convention Center...

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SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

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...
SBC Summit Compliance Tech

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 First Pitch

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...
SBC Summit The Script

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...