North America

A closed sign as Nevada is requiring Kalshi to temporarily pull its sports event contracts.

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...
The Arkansas Razorbacks basketball Bud Walton Arena

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...
The Kentucky and the USA flags flying

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...
A volcano erupting as PlayAIO data shows IGT's Cash Eruption maintains its top spot in visibility.

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...
The Polymarket logo on a phone

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 college athlete as lawmakers in MD aim to impose a college player prop ban.

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...
A baseball as MLB secures partnerships with Polymarket and the CFTC.

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...
A Better Collective booth at an SBC event

Better Collective leaning into prediction market products

Digital sports media company Better Collective is leaning heavily into creating prediction markets content and media, reflecting the event contract trading verticals' rapid expansion...
A welcome sign as SBC Americas covers recent job shifts in the gaming industry.

Hires and Higher-Ups: Fanatics, Pavilion Payments, CFTC and more

The U.S. gaming market underwent another week of leadership changes.SBC Americas is providing a comprehensive overview of major workforce and leadership changes that will...
A merger sign as Unabated and Gambly combine businesses.

Unabated Sports & Gambly merge to provide suite of betting tools

Unabated Sports is joining forces with an AI-powered sports wagering platform to provide solutions to novice and experienced bettors across the country.On Wednesday, Unabated...

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...