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 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...