What were our favorite stories of the year?
Certainly a writer loves getting a big scoop or scoring an interview with a big name, but sometimes the stories that stick with us...
States continue to milk online sports betting for more tax money
Establishing a new source of tax revenues to boost state coffers is a well-worn argument from lawmakers in favor of legalizing sports betting or...
The failed efforts by US states to legalize sports betting in 2025
The overturning of PASPA seven years ago allowed the online sports betting industry to rapidly expand nationwide, but in 2025, there was stunted growth...
Sports Betting Alliance sues Chicago over new tax and license plan
The fight between Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) members and the city of Chicago is heating up and headed to a Cook County courtroom.SBA members...
California: Ground zero for gambling debates in 2025
California is a strange state for the gaming industry in that it is not a big participant but it represents such a big opportunity...
Will prediction markets dominate 2026 headlines too?
The entire SBC Americas editorial team got a de facto financial education this year after what became an absolute onslaught of news related to...
Will sportsbooks limit their betting options in 2026?
With scandals aplenty and a growing list of athletes proven to have manipulated athletic betting markets, the pressure on sportsbooks, regulators and lawmakers to...
iGaming legalization efforts went mostly nowhere at all in 2025
At the end of every year at SBC Americas, we assess the lay of the land and the likelihood of any new state legalizing...
Where do sweepstake casinos sites go in 2026?
It was a year of big changes for the sweepstakes industry in 2025, as casino and sportsbooks sites utilizing the dual-currency model found them...
NCAA waffles allowing betting on pro sports
The NCAA’s approach to sports betting in 2025 was indicative of the dynamic nature of the gaming industry, with a proposed rule change to...
Event News
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...
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...
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...