North America

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Colorado Senate passes sports betting protections bill

The Colorado Senate on Tuesday passed a landmark bill to establish firmer responsible gaming standards and procedures in its sports betting market.Legislators passed Senate...
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Rush Street Interactive iGaming focus helps set stack of records

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) continued its strong trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, setting several new quarterly records as its iGaming-first approach paid...
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers

CFTC sues Wisconsin after state moves on prediction market firms

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) was quick on the draw in Wisconsin, filing a federal lawsuit against the state Tuesday days after the...
Sportradar sign as the company releases its latest earnings report.

Sportradar posts revenue growth amid investor scrutiny, legal dispute

Sportradar reported favorable Q1 earnings results, as the company faces scrutiny over alleged ties to illegal operators amid recent activity by two short sellers...
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Ohio Senate proposes taxing prediction markets, Iowa bill advances

Ohio is the latest state to attempt legislation that would attempt to establish a licensing and regulation framework for prediction market platforms, including requiring...
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Rush Street, Optimove, Wazdan lead SBC Awards Americas 2026 shortlist

SBC has unveiled the shortlist for the 2026 SBC Awards Americas, highlighting the standout performers across the Americas’ gaming landscape.Taking place June 10 at...
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New MGCB self-exclusion tool includes prediction markets

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is teaming up with a company called Gamban to help state residents block their own access to both...
Tennessee sweepstakes

Tennessee sweepstakes casino ban passes state legislature on final day

State legislators joined a handful of other jurisdictions in approving a ban on online Tennessee sweepstakes casinos, passing a conference committee agreement Thursday in...
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CFTC sues New York, intervenes in Massachusetts over prediction markets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ramped up its prediction markets court offensive on Friday by filing a federal lawsuit against the state of...
The starting gate for the Kentucky Derby stands ready on the track at Churchill Downs.

DraftKings Racing expands footprint ahead of Kentucky Derby

Four weeks after it launched its rolled-in DraftKings Racing product in three states, DraftKings has expanded the horse racing feature to six additional markets...

Event News

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...