DraftKings claims fair March Madness usage after NCAA sues
The NCAA sued DraftKings for trademark infringement over its use of "March Madness" and other registered trademarks, but the gaming giant claims fair usage.In...
Congressmen file bipartisan bill to outlaw sports event contracts
Two Congressmen are taking legislative action to prevent prediction markets from offering sports event contracts, adding to the range of legislative efforts to place...
PureWager scores exclusive partnership with the Baltimore Orioles
PureWager Group is solidifying its footprint in the U.S. commercial gaming market through a partnership with one of the MLB’s most popular franchises.The sports...
Kalshi ordered to stop offering sports in Nevada for at least 14 days
A Nevada state court judge has blocked Kalshi from offering sports event contracts in the state for at least two weeks.According to court documents...
DraftKings and FanDuel launch online sports betting in Arkansas
DraftKings and FanDuel officially launched online and mobile sports betting in Arkansas on Friday, weeks after they were each granted a license by the...
Kentucky House passes bill to ban sportsbook-prediction market deals
The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would attempt to take one of the firmest stances on prediction markets seen...
PlayAIO data shows IGT’s Cash Eruption maintains momentum
British data and analytics company PlayAIO is continuing to gather the latest information on how online casino operators deliver their products by providing visibility...
Prediction Markets Weekly: Kalshi takes hits, Argentina bans Polymarket
Every Friday in our Prediction Markets Weekly column, SBC Americas peels back the curtain on some of the stories you may have missed.We covered...
Maryland House passes bill to ban college props and credit card use
House members in Maryland unanimously passed a bill that aims to change how bettors can wager on college sports just before the start of...
MLB slides into prediction market space with Polymarket & CFTC
Major League Baseball (MLB) has signed two major deals that mark its firm entry into the prediction markets space.America’s oldest pro sports league has...
Event News
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 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 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: 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...