Genius Sports steps into gaming media space with $1.2B Legend deal
Sports data and technology company Genius Sports announced Thursday it has agreed to buy sports and gaming media network Legend in a momentous affiliate...
Sporttrade applies to CFTC to offer event contracts nationwide
Less than a year after sending a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) requesting authorization to provide sports event contracts to avoid...
New York regulator will consider banning some bets, calls on leagues
The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) is reviewing all player prop bets and same-game parlays and stated that it will consider eliminating some...
Virginia Delegate says more college betting can be net positive for state
Across the U.S., state legislators have plenty of opinions on what to do when it comes to betting on college sports. Virginia Delegate Garrett...
Congress approves first federal military gambling addiction research funding
U.S. military service members and the gaming industry are on course to receive a major boost if the latest Defense Appropriations Act is signed...
BetMGM CEO hopes for ‘mic-drop’ online casino expansion in 2026
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt told investors and analysts on Wednesday that, after online casino helped to drive the best year in the company's history,...
Nevada regulator sues Coinbase over sports event contracts
Coinbase is the latest company offering event contract trading to be sued by Nevada’s gaming regulator for allegedly offering unlicensed wagering in the state.The...
Betby launches new eAmerican Football game in time for Super Bowl
B2B sportsbook provider Betby has launched what it calls an industry-first football e-sim game and new NFL betting options in time for the Super...
Crypto.com goes all-in on prediction markets with standalone platform
Crypto.com was the first company to offer sports event contracts in the U.S. Now, it has launched a standalone platform dedicated entirely to prediction...
Illinois lawmaker starts again down long road to legalizing online casinos
An Illinois legislator who has pushed for legal online casino gaming in the past has introduced his latest attempt to force the issue in...
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...