North America

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Scratch Indiana off list of states that might pass online casino in ’25

Local reporting out of Indiana indicates that Rep. Ethan Manning's effort to legalize online casinos and online lottery, HB1432, is going no further this...
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Minnesota betting bill stuck in mud despite tribal and track support

A Minnesota bill that would legalize online sports betting and fantasy contests stalled in committee on Thursday despite enjoying what its sponsor called an...
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NAAiG unites casino leaders to fight online casino expansion

A new coalition of gaming and entertainment business leaders have formed the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG) in response to what the association describes...

BetMGM Nevada wallet fueling MGM’s omnichannel gains

MGM Resorts International President Bill Hornbuckle says the company has increased its omnichannel advantage thanks its BetMGM single wallet feature in Nevada and the...
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Texas reps file bills to let public vote on legal sports betting

Texas lawmakers will consider a proposed constitutional amendment to allow voters to decide whether or not the state should welcome legal sports betting.Rep. Sam...
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Michigan orders nine more offshore casinos to hit the road

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is not letting up in its efforts to ensure the only online casinos taking state residents' money are...
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Mississippi Senate approves sweepstakes casino ban

The Mississippi Senate has become the first U.S. legislative chamber to approve a ban on sweepstakes casinos.A substituted version of Sen. Joey Fillingane's SB...
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Trump taps Kalshi board member Brian Quintenz to run CFTC

President Donald Trump's nomination for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) could bode well for the event contract industry.On Wednesday, Brian Quintenz announced on...
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Kalshi ready to add prop-like contests in wake of Super Bowl

Kalshi has filed a notice with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) explaining that it is "self-certifying" contracts that would act similarly to proposition...
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New York committee approves expanded props and other wagers

A New York Senate committee has approved a bill that expands legal prop betting in the state.Sen. Joseph Addabbo's Senate Bill 2616 would amend...

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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...
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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...
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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...