Missouri senator wants to revoke Kansas City Chiefs’ sportsbook rights
A Missouri senator has introduced legislation to block the Kansas City Chiefs from operating a sportsbook in the state after the team confirmed plans...
Maine Gambling Control Board calls on governor to veto iGaming bill
Maine's gambling regulator has urged the state's governor to veto an approved bill to legalize online casino gaming under tribal exclusivity.The Maine Gambling Control...
Congressman filing bill to tackle prediction market insider trading
A Democratic Congressman believes that federal legislation is needed to ensure that politicians are not engaging in insider trading on prediction market platforms.New York...
Prediction markets made reporting on gambling a whole new job in 2025
Did writing about prediction markets on a daily basis for months on end ruin my year? Not quite, but it got pretty close at...
Tennessee AG says turning up heat on sweeps casinos led to exits
Tennessee's Attorney General said that the state's sustained efforts to shut down online sweepstakes casinos were successful after almost 40 sites were hit with...
New York legislator takes swing at banning in-play betting
The conversation about whether prop betting should be curbed looks sure to continue in 2026 after the controversies of 2025, and a lawmaker in...
Revisiting Nevada’s AML drama sparked by bookie Matthew Bowyer
The dust finally settled on the gambling scandal tied to MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani in 2025, putting an end to a controversy that exposed...
The biggest US gambling surprises of 2025
As the year winds down, the SBC Americas edtorial staff reflected on a year of news unlike no other. Every year we see new...
Sportsbooks stay live in Chicago but court battle still on
Sports bettors in Chicago will start 2026 with the way they ended 2025, having access to all the major online sportsbooks available in the...
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...
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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...
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 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...
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...