North America

A close-up view of the front of Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas

Caesars enjoys big digital gains as it holds back from prediction markets

Caesars reported strong Digital segment growth in 2025 as increased online gaming revenues offset a flat year for its Las Vegas properties.The company reported...
CFTC website as its new chair takes a stance for event contract regulation.

Selig reveals CFTC filed amicus brief in Crypto.com litigation

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair Michael Selig again stepped up his rhetoric on the regulation of event contracts.On Tuesday, Selig announced that the...
Aerial view of capitol square in Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Senate and House approve online casino at second attempt

The Virginia Senate approved the idea of legalizing online casino gaming by the skin of its teeth on Monday after the bill was defeated...
NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who recently spoke about prediction markets.

NBA commissioner: No problem with Giannis investing in Kalshi

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said that the league will continue to treat prediction markets as if they were sports betting in terms of what...
Chairs at an SBC event bearing the logo of Wazdan

Wazdan continues West Virginia momentum with Fanatics Casino link-up

Wazdan has continued to expand its reach across the North American market thanks to a new content distribution agreement in West Virginia with Fanatics...
A pot of boiling water on a stovetop

BetMGM in hot water for allegedly sending emails to underage people

BetMGM came under fire from Massachusetts regulators after a report found the online sports betting and casino operator allegedly sent marketing materials to underage...
A fortune teller as DraftKings continues to invest in its prediction market product.

DraftKings CEO vows to go full throttle with prediction markets

DraftKings’ effort to solidify a footprint in the nascent prediction market space will not only continue but ramp up, CEO Jason Robins told investors...
Entrance to the CFTC headquarters in Washington, D.C.

CFTC names FanDuel and DraftKings on innovation committee

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) gave its latest indication that it may be amenable to the continued convergence of prediction markets and gaming...
A large W sign for the University of Washington in the snow

Washington Senate approves bill to allow betting on in-state college teams

Washington senators approved a bill this week that would allow state residents to bet on in-state college sports teams, as long as they did...
The ocean as EveryMatrix secures a partnership with betOcean.

EveryMatrix deepens reach in US with betOcean partnership in NJ

EveryMatrix is solidifying its footprint in the U.S. with a new deal in one of America’s largest online casino markets.On Thursday, the online casino...

Event News

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...