North America

A face-like rock formation in Utah, where Kalshi lost in court

Kalshi again denied in attempt to block state from enforcing gambling law

A federal judge in Utah on Tuesday denied a Kalshi ask for an injunction to stop state officials from enforcing gambling laws against the...
Map of the USA, where Novig operates in most states

Novig relaunches as prediction markets platform in 47 states

Novig completed its latest transformation on Tuesday, this time to a sports-focused prediction market platform by launching its federally regulated exchange across the U.S.Around...
Circa Sports Las Vegas sign

Circa Sports gets Arizona betting license once held by Betway

Arizona awarded one of two available sports betting licenses to Circa Sports and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, concluding a reallocation process the...
Video game players as Oddin.gg expands its U.S. presence.

Oddin.gg gains licensing approvals to enter Kansas, Wyoming

Oddin.gg is continuing to expand its presence in America’s online sports betting market.The Prague-based B2B esports provider announced that it has been awarded a...
George Santos among a crowd of reporters

George Santos trades $35,000 to end CFTC probe into Kalshi activity

Former Congressman George Santos agreed to a fine of more than $35,000 to settle allegations that he illegally profited from gaming a Kalshi market...
Kalshi website on black background

Kalshi faces stunning $36 billion suit from New York AG James

Ohio regulators captured industry attention in April when they announced plans to fine Kalshi $5 million for "conducting sports gaming without a license." On...
Dachshund Underdog with piggy bank

How Underdog went from DFS startup to $1.3B prediction markets acquisition

Timing and agility dictate the success of most mergers and acquisitions, as Underdog Sports showed clearly in selling Thursday to IG Group for $1.3bn.After...
SBC Americas provides the latest workforce changes in gaming.

Hires and Higher-Ups: Bragg Gaming Group board chair to step down

The last week of July proved to be a light period for job movement in U.S. gaming.Each week, SBC Americas details the latest...
Grill with flames rising

Is Kalshi in trouble after oral arguments at Sixth Circuit court?

A panel of judges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit heard oral arguments from representatives of Kalshi and the states...
Barry Diller, who is considering a takeover bid for MGM Resorts.

MGM Resorts special committee to review People Inc. takeover bid

MGM Resorts International announced during its quarterly earnings call the formation of a special committee to review a blockbuster takeover bid from People Inc.On...

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...