North America

Ole Miss sign as the school prepares to launch a new research center for gambling.

Ole Miss to launch dedicated college gambling research center

The University of Mississippi is investing in research concerning gambling behavior and its associated risks with the launch of a new program.Ole Miss plans...
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SBC Summit Americas to tackle the prediction markets boom

SBC Summit Americas will launch a dedicated Prediction Markets Forum for 2026 to explore one of the fastest-growing and most debated verticals in the...
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bet365 leaves American Gaming Association, citing conflicting focuses

bet365 is the latest online sports betting company to decide that it is time to leave the American Gaming Association (AGA).The British sportsbook is...
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New York Assembly passes bill to mandate automatic betting statements

The New York Assembly gave final approval on Tuesday to a bill that would require the state's licensed online sportsbooks to provide customers with...
Strive Gaming logo as the company secures a deal with PlayStar Casino in New Jersey.

Strive Gaming to power PlayStar Casino accounts in New Jersey

Strive Gaming is establishing a presence in New Jersey’s online casino market through a partnership with a state-licensed operator.On Tuesday, Strive Gaming announced an...
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Maryland House passes sweeps ban as online casino hopes evaporate

Any hopes of Maryland legalizing online casino gaming this year seem dead, but lawmakers are intent on outlawing dual-currency gaming in the state.Sen. Ron...
A Sportradar logo as the company launches a new online casino brand.

Sportradar expands online casino business with launch of new brand

Sportradar has bolstered its suite of online casino solutions with the launch of a new brand.The sports data and content aggregator announced on Tuesday...
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IGT laying off 700 employees worldwide

Gaming supplier giant International Game Technology (IGT) has laid off around 700 employees, according to multiple reports out of its home state of Nevada.The...
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bet365 reveals states’ favorite online casino games

British operator bet365 is expanding its reach in the U.S. as a sports betting and online casino company while providing key insights to what...

Kalshi says it is blocking athletes and politicians from insider trading

Kalshi and Polymarket both announced on Monday new measures that the companies said are aimed at curbing the potential of insider trading on event...

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PrizePicks

Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming

Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
SBC Summit

SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice

As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
SBC Summit Americas

SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections

SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...
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...