MLB union argues DraftKings and bet365 aren’t news organizations
MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI) is firing back at the suggestion that DraftKings and bet365 were exercising their freedom of speech and the press by...
Hermalyn and DraftKings finally settle Fanatics poaching case
Nearly a year after Mike Hermalyn abruptly left his post at DraftKings to go run the VIP program at Fanatics the two parties have...
The top 5 SBC Americas news stories of 2024
We can certainly debate in the newsroom which stories we think had the biggest impact on the industry, but in terms of eyeballs on...
Looking ahead to 2025: Will lawmakers clean up the sweepstakes business?
There was arguably no hotter topic in 2024 than the sweepstakes business. While the operators in the space have been quietly running operations for...
SBC Summit Lisbon: Is the goose still golden for US online gaming?
The six years since the repeal of PASPA have seen online gaming and betting boom across the U.S. But is the goose still golden...
2024 Recap: Gambling scandals across US amateur and pro sports
The gambling-related infractions impacted both amateur and high-profile athletes.
New Jersey dishes out $40K in fines to betting companies
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has fined three companies a total of $40,000 for violations that include accepting wagers on unauthorized...
Crypto.com announces plans for regulated sports trading
The sports event trading product is similar to Crypto.com's CFTC-regulated contract exchange.
A look back at the gambling legislation that made it in 2024
Any calendar year brings a slew of noteworthy changes in the ever-evolving U.S. gaming industry, and 2024 was no different. We rounded up some...
Betfred exits Washington and Iowa, live in just 2 states to start 2025
Betfred's U.S. scale-back is continuing over the holiday season.The British sportsbook noted on its website that it has shut down its land-based betting operations...
Event News
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 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’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...
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...