North America

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DraftKings to continue as New Hampshire sports betting monopolist

DraftKings announced on Wednesday that it will continue its run as New Hampshire's only licensed sports betting operator for the foreseeable future.The operator announced...
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South Dakota Senate passes bill to put online sports betting to vote

South Dakota is one step closer to potentially bringing legal online sports betting to the state.On Wednesday night, the state Senate advanced Senate Joint...
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New Jersey may explore banning gambling push notifications

The latest responsible gambling proposal in New Jersey hinges on how gaming operators can encourage users to gamble.Sen. Andrew Zwicker introduced Senate Bill 3401...
Try again sign as Maryland Gov. Ron Watson reintroduces an online casino bill.

Maryland senator renews effort to legalize online casino

Maryland Sen. Ron Watson is making another attempt to bring online casino gaming to the Old Line State by introducing a new bill for...
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Virginia punts sweeps ban to 2027 as Indiana moves ahead

Legislative proposals to ban sweepstakes gaming went in different directions in two states on Wednesday.In Virginia, the idea was kicked down the road to...
A person looking in mirror as Michigan considers the same per-wager tax that is active in Illinois.

Michigan governor wants to mirror Illinois’ per-wager tax flex

Michigan could become the second state to implement a per-wager tax on online sportsbooks.The latest executive budget drafted by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims...
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Dina Titus’ federal bill latest legislative effort to shackle prediction markets

New legislation from Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is the latest legislative effort to halt the spread of sports-focused prediction markets in the U.S.The Co-Chair...
Court dispute as Kalshi faces a civil enforcement action in Nevada.

Nevada vows to launch state civil enforcement action against Kalshi

Nevada is ready to step up the fight against Kalshi.The office of Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford sent a letter to a U.S....
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FanDuel joins DraftKings in banning credit card deposits in US

Users of the two biggest online gambling operators in the U.S. will no longer be able to fund their betting activity with a credit...
Dead end sign as NOVOMATIC's deal to acquire full control of Ainsworth hits a dead end.

Novomatic’s deal to fully acquire Ainsworth hits dead end

Novomatic AG Group’s quest to acquire the remaining shares of Ainsworth Gaming Technology has come to an abrupt end.The European gaming tech giant will...

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...