North America

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Nevada regulator tells licensees to be careful about online gaming abroad

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) recognizes that online gambling is changing quickly, and issued new policy guidance to its licensees to clarify how...
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Nevada regulator takes Polymarket to state court over event contracts

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has gone on the offensive against Polymarket, filing a civil enforcement action in Carson City District Court against...
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West Virginia sports betting, iGaming tax hikes on table for 2026

A West Virginia delegate has filed separate bills that would raise the tax rates for both online sports betting and online casino gaming.Del. Adam...
People complete a deal as Allwyn completes its acquisition of a majority stake in PrizePicks.

Allwyn closes $1.5B acquisition of majority stake in PrizePicks

The blockbuster deal for a majority stake in fantasy sports giant PrizePicks is finalized.European lottery firm Allwyn announced the closing of its deal to...
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Virginia may consider banning credit cards for sports betting

Virginia could be the latest state to discuss the idea of banning the use of credit cards for online sports betting.Delegate Marty Martinez has...
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South Carolina I-95 casino push could hinge on environmental issues

A bill that would legalize commercial land-based casino gaming in certain areas of South Carolina is set to be considered again in 2026, potentially...
Do not enter sign as Nevada regulators aim to blacklist former bookie Matthew Bowyer from state casinos.

NGCB votes to ban Mathew Bowyer from Nevada casinos

The illicit use of cash from an illegal gambling operation by Mathew Bowyer is resulting in further consequences for the former bookie, who was...

Breaking down bet365’s state-by-state revenue during NFL season

Since the overturning of PASPA in 2018, the U.S. online sports betting market has been led by two major players, FanDuel and DraftKings, but...
NCAA basketball as the organization deals with its latest gambling scandal.

NCAA basketball players included in federal indictment for point shaving

The integrity of college sports in America is being questioned again with a federal indictment that alleges point shaving by a large group of...
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FanDuel Predicts live in all 50 states, adds sports in California and Texas

It took FanDuel less than four weeks to move from debuting a prediction markets product in the U.S. to having it live and operational...

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...