North America

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...
A person's arms in shackles

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....
A sign for FanDuel at Toronto's BMO Field

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...
A "Welcome to Maryland" sign at the side of a road

Oddin.gg continues US growth momentum with Maryland entry

Oddin.gg has continued to expand its footprint in the North American market after being given the green light to enter Maryland’s regulated sports betting...
A phone as the NCPG calls on prediction markets to use its gambling helpline.

NCPG wants prediction markets to promote its problem gambling helpline

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is requesting prediction markets to promote its new problem gambling helpline amid the growing popularity of event...
The Big Ten logo displayed on a sign in Indianapolis

NCAA Big Ten athletes say it’s time to shut the door on prop betting

NCAA student-athlete leaders have spoken out about prop betting, calling on NCAA President Charlie Baker to work to restrict or ban player-specific wagers on...
A stop sign on a road barrier in Chicago, Illinois

Illinois gaming committee chair attempting to repeal per-wager tax

The chair of Illinois' House Gaming Committee wants the state to abandon its controversial per-wager tax on online sportsbooks.Rep. Daniel Didech's HB 5143 proposes...
North America on a globe as Sportradar shares integrity data for the region.

Sportradar finds increase in suspicious betting in North & Central America

Sportradar's latest global integrity report found an increase in suspicious wagering activity in North and Central America despite a worldwide decline.The sports data and...

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...