North America

Senator Ron Watson, who has introduced an online casino bill in Maryland.

Maryland senator makes case for online casinos, citing Virginia push

Maryland Sen. Ron Watson wants to bring online casinos to the Old Line State, and the lawmaker is making his case by pointing to...
A new hiring sign as SBC Americas details new hirings across the gaming industry.

Hires and Higher-Ups: CFTC, LeoVegas, NJ casinos and more

The U.S. gaming market is constantly changing, and so are leadership roles in the industry.SBC Americas is providing a comprehensive overview of major shifts...
The Kentucky State Capitol at dusk

Would Kentucky’s prediction markets bill ‘gut’ sports betting in the state?

An omnibus bill in Kentucky that would make numerous changes to the state's sports betting market was unanimously advanced by a committee on Wednesday.A...
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High Roller Technologies diving eagerly into US prediction markets

High Roller Technologies is headquartered in Las Vegas, but it does not currently offer online gaming in the U.S. When it does launch B2C...
US currency as lawmakers introduce a bill to provide federal funding for problem gambling treatment.

POINTS Act seeks federal funding for problem gambling treatment

A group of bipartisan lawmakers is making a legislative effort to provide federal funding to support prevention, screening and treatment services for gambling addiction...
Signage at Harry Reid International Airport welcoming visitors to Las Vegas

Las Vegas tourism agency approves $3.5M plan to attract Canadians

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is willing to spend millions of dollars if that's what it takes to bring visitors from...
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SBC Summit Canada 2026: What to watch in gaming north of the border

As Canada’s gaming landscape enters a decisive period of expansion and reform, SBC Summit Canada 2026 will bring leadership, regulation and commercial strategy into...
Denied stamp as Polymarket is denied a temporary restraining order in Michigan.

Michigan judge refuses Polymarket temporary restraining order

Polymarket received an unfavorable ruling by a Michigan court in the prediction market’s attempt to keep its sports event contracts available to residents and...
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California cardrooms sue to block new table games rules

California gaming and cardrooms associations filed lawsuits in San Francisco this week to challenge the state Department of Justice, Bureau of Gambling Control’s (DOJ)...
Seattle, Washington, downtown city skyline at dusk

Washington passes bill to loosen college sports betting rules

Both legislative chambers in Washington state have passed a bill that would allow betting on in-state college teams at the state's land-based tribal-run casinos.The...

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...