North America

NCPG board president responds to criticism and resignations over Kalshi deal

NCPG board president speaks out after members quit over Kalshi deal

The board president of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) spoke out Tuesday on the non-profit's relationship with Kalshi that is leading some...
Caesars Palace in Las Vegas

How much will Caesars shareholders receive after Fertitta deal closes?

Caesars Entertainment shareholders on Tuesday voted to approve one of the biggest gaming industry acquisitions in history.Stockholders held a special meeting on Sept. 22...
Football on a field

Leadstar Media: prediction market exposure is shaking up 2026 NFL season sportsbook

The 2026 NFL campaign is up and running, and as always it is a crucial period for sportsbooks for customer acquisition. In 2026, though,...
DraftKings prediction markets

Robins: DraftKings can win with or without sports prediction markets

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said the company is positioned to benefit whether sports prediction markets remain available or are ultimately curtailed by courts.During a...
Missouri targeting prediction markets

Missouri AG targets six prediction markets, expects legal challenge

Missouri is the latest state to order prediction markets to stop offering sports event contracts, and Attorney General Catherine Hanaway already expects her enforcement...
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Prediction Markets Weekly: CLARITY Act hits brick wall, Texas starts talking

As usual, there were plenty of other developments on the prediction markets front in recent days. Every Friday, SBC Americas highlights some of the...
Golden Gate Bridge in California, where Kalshi lost another court case this week

Ninth Circuit rules for California tribes in Kalshi sports betting case

Kalshi suffered another court loss this week, this time regarding its ability to offer sports event contracts on tribal land.On Wednesday, the Ninth Circuit...
An angry dog

Underdog sues Connecticut after state attacks prediction markets

Underdog has bitten another state, filing a federal lawsuit on Wednesday against Connecticut officials amid the state's recent spate of enforcement actions against the...

Key Congressional committee backs reversing gambling loss tax deduction change

A year-long effort to reverse the change to the federal gambling loss tax deduction finally took a step forward in Congress this week.The House...
SBC Americas provides the latest workforce changes in gaming.

Hires and Higher-Ups: Another FanDuel exit, C-suite arrivals at GeoComply, IGT

Every Thursday, SBC Americas brings news of every notable 'hi' and 'goodbye' in our roundup of significant leadership changes from across U.S. land-based gaming, online gambling,...

Event News

SBC Summit Europe

SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe

SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
SBC Summit 2026 ribbon-cutting

SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...

SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
SBC Summit Europe Amsterdam announcement

SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...
SBC Summit Lisbon

SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030

SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...