North America

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GeoComply laying off dozens of workers as part of ‘strategic evolution’

GeoComply is undergoing a large round of layoffs that could affect close to 80 people, in a downsizing that the company told SBC Americas...
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Maryland’s efforts to ban sweepstakes time out for 2026

Maryland's legislative session ended this week without a ban on sweepstakes casinos making it all the way through the General Assembly.Although the state House...
MLB logo as the league's union secures a licensing deal with Caesars Entertainment.

MLBPA strikes new licensing deal with Caesars Entertainment

Caesars Entertainment is being provided with access to MLB player imagery rights through a new partnership agreement with the league’s players association.MLB Players, Inc.,...
NCAA logo as the organization makes a request in its suit against DraftKings.

NCAA wants DraftKings March Madness trademark lawsuit fast-tracked

The NCAA is requesting that a federal court move quickly to resolve its legal dispute against DraftKings over alleged trademark infringement arising from the...
bet365 campaign as the company delivers new marketing in the U.S. and Canada.

bet365 goes live with online sports betting and casino in Michigan

British sportsbook bet365 officially launched in Michigan on Friday as the state’s newest online sports betting and online casino operator.Michigan is bet365’s 17th sports...
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Prediction Markets Weekly: New kids keep arriving on the block

There's no such thing as a quiet week in prediction markets news, but this week felt particularly breathless.There were significant updates in the ongoing...
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Schneider: On fears for a gaming industry at a crossroads

Sports Betting Hall of Famer Sue Schneider is back with more monthly insights. This time, she shares concerns over the future of a divided gaming industry...
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Congress grills CFTC Chair Selig on prediction markets, insider trading

Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture held a stern and occasionally scathing interrogation of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael...
Fanatics users as the company debuts a new prediction market offering.

Fanatics Markets launches parlay-style Combos contracts

Fanatics Markets is introducing a new trading option that resembles the same game parlays offered by licensed online sportsbooks nationwide.On Thursday, Fanatics’ prediction market...
SBC Americas provides the latest workforce changes in gaming.

Hires and Higher-Ups: Aristocrat, Mohegan, NGC and more

April continues to shape up as a busy month for the U.S. commercial gaming industry.SBC Americas is detailing the latest workforce and leadership changes...

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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...