North America

The Iowa State Capitol building in Des Moines

Iowa Senate unanimously approves more powers for gaming regulator

Iowa Senators unanimously voted in favor of a bill that would equip the state's gaming regulator with more powers to try to chase out...
Puerto Rico as DraftKings brings online sports betting to the U.S. territory.

DraftKings expands reach in Puerto Rico with online sportsbook

DraftKings is solidifying its footprint in the Puerto Rico market with the launch of online sports betting, less than six months after initially entering...
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SBC Digital prepares sportsbooks for 2026 FIFA World Cup stress test

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will place unprecedented pressure on sportsbooks. Rising acquisition costs, tighter compliance rules, AI-assisted bettors and extreme in-play volatility make...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs a document as he aims to make tax changes for casino gaming.

Pritzker budget aims to overhaul Illinois’ casino table game tax rate

After imposing multiple high-profile tax changes for sports betting operators in Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker is aiming to generate additional revenue for the Land...
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DFS site Dabble dips into Arizona and Colorado

Daily fantasy sports (DFS) site Dabble now operates in more than 30 states after it launched in both Arizona and Colorado in February.Dabble went...
Board room as PENN ends its board seat dispute with HG Vora.

PENN settles dispute with HG Vora, names 3 new directors

The dispute between PENN Entertainment and activist investor HG Vora over board of director seats at PENN has cooled off with the appointment of...
The Missouri State Capitol building

Missouri House passes VLTs bill as state looks for gaming machine clarity

Missouri legislators are looking to clarify the legal status of gaming machines installed in retail stores and hospitality venues.The Show-Me State House passed a...

Kambi enters 27th US state with North Dakota tribal sports betting

Kambi has entered its 27th U.S. state through a new tribal gaming deal in North Dakota.The sports betting technology provider has signed a...
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont speaks as he introduces an age-limit bill for prediction markets.

Connecticut considers new age limit for prediction markets

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is making a legislative effort to shield younger residents from prediction markets.Lamont has introduced House Bill 5038, a piece of...
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Tennessee judge grants Kalshi preliminary injunction

Kalshi scored another win in federal court against the state of Tennessee that reaffirms that it can continue offering sports prediction markets in the...

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SBC Summit

SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates

SBC Summit will introduce three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing.Running from September...
Affiliate Leaders Awards Shortlist

Meet the Nominees: Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed

SBC has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards, taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, September 30.More...
Loserball CEO Jonathan Gruber, who spoke with SBC Americas.

Q&A: Loserball’s Jonathan Gruber on entering a competitive gaming market

SBC Summit Americas 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., provided key stakeholders from around the world an opportunity to discuss the landscape of online gaming.Loserball...

SBC Summit explores invisible KYC and AI-powered design in iGaming

SBC Summit 2026 will examine how operators can craft smoother, smarter and more engaging experiences for online casino players through its dedicated iGaming Product...