North America

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Iowa Senate passes bill to try to license and tax prediction markets

The Iowa Senate has become the first U.S. legislative chamber to pass a bill that would attempt to regulate and tax online prediction market...
Washington football players as the state approves a bill to allow wagering on in-state colleges.

Gov. Ferguson signs Washington bill to permit betting on in-state colleges

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson diversified the state’s retail sports betting market by signing a bill that allows residents and visitors to wager on in-state...
Horses racing as DraftKings makes changes to its horse racing product.

DraftKings to roll horse racing into main app, add more states

DraftKings is making operational changes to how it delivers wagering for horse racing.On Tuesday, the Boston-based gaming giant announced plans to launch a new...
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PENN Entertainment partners with Birches Health on in-app RG supports

PENN Entertainment is the latest gaming company to partner with a behavioral health services company to provide direct responsible gambling supports and referrals to...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul

New York proposes banning use of AI to target sports bettors with promos

New York is mulling some notable technological changes to its sports betting market.After Gov. Kathy Hochul asked the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC)...
Louisiana police car as the state's House passes a bill that considers sweepstakes devices racketeering activity.

Louisiana House approves bill to criminalize sweepstakes gaming as racketeering

A bill in Louisiana that considers certain gambling crimes “racketeering activity” has been approved by House members, sending the measure to the state Senate...
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SBC Summit Americas to tackle North American regulatory pressures

As regulation continues to shape how gaming companies expand and operate, SBC Summit Americas will deliver a dedicated North American Regulation and Compliance track...
An approval stamp as Fanatics Markets and Splash Sports receive NFA approval.

Fanatics Markets approved by NFA to handle customer funds

Fanatics is continuing to solidify its footprint in the prediction market space after receiving approval to host event contract trading on its standalone platform...
An undercover person as New York considers a proxy betting ban.

New York Assembly unanimously passes measure to ban proxy betting

New York Assemblymembers passed a piece of legislation that would make several changes to responsible gaming and know-your-customer procedures in the state.Assembly Bill 9584...
Coins as Coinbase faces legal proceedings in Nevada.

Nevada judge orders Coinbase to offline sports event contracts

Coinbase will have to stop offering event contracts in Nevada for the time being after a district court judge granted the state’s gaming regulator...

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...