Schneider: The rise of the agentic startup
Sports Betting Hall of Famer Sue Schneider is back with more monthly insights from the world of startups. This time, she explains how AI can be...
Missouri bill proposes early major sports betting tax change
When Missouri opened its sports betting market on Dec. 1, 2025, it did so with a 10% tax rate on operators' net winnings. After...
Hires and Higher-Ups: FanDuel, Better Collective and more
The U.S. gaming market is no stranger to change, and SBC Americas is helping the industry keep track of various shifts in leadership roles...
UFC enlists bet365 as promotion’s official sports betting partner
British operator bet365 is teaming up with one of the premier competitions in sports.On Thursday, bet365 and the UFC announced a long-term partnership that...
Entain executives say heavy BetMGM investment is now paying off
BetMGM co-parent Entain reported better-than-expected financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, growth that it said was fueled in large part by...
Does the CFTC’s opinion on prediction markets even matter?
As the federal and state court cases pile up around prediction markets and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) takes a lenient stance towards...
Polymarket takes Michigan AG to court after state sued Kalshi
Less than 48 hours after Michigan’s Attorney General sued Kalshi, the prediction market platform's competitor Polymarket took legal action of its own against the...
Michigan latest state to launch court offensive against Kalshi
Michigan is the latest state to go on the offensive against Kalshi, suing the prediction markets platform in state court without first sending the...
Mississippi fails to pass sweeps ban & online sports betting bills
Several legislative efforts to make sweeping changes to Mississippi’s gaming market will no longer be considered after the bills failed to advance in this...
Louisiana legislators put prop bet and sweepstakes bans on agenda
Louisiana's 2026 legislative session begins on March 9, and legislators are already lining up a queue of gambling bills to discuss once the state...
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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...
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 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...
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...