North America

A branding sign for Crypto.com

Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington state after Kalshi injunction

Two days after a Washington state court judge issued a preliminary injunction against Kalshi to stop the prediction market platform from offering sports event...
SBC Americas provides the latest workforce changes in gaming.

Hires and Higher-Ups: Light & Wonder iGaming executive departs

July is quickly coming to a close and North America's gaming industry is continuing to undergo constant change.Each week, SBC Americas details the latest hires and exits for the...
FIFA World Cup trophy as sportsbooks provide betting data.

World Cup Final closes as most-bet soccer match ever for BetMGM, DraftKings

The 2026 FIFA World Cup proved to be one of the largest US sports betting events since the overturning of PASPA for some of...
A California Lottery terminal

Treat prediction markets as gambling, lottery associations urge

The swell of gaming-style prediction market contracts is catching the attention of lotteries around the world, as two prominent trade associations are urging legislators...
Voter polls as Wisconsin discusses election trading with prediction markets.

Wisconsin elections head warns on election trading, prediction markets fume

The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) this week took a stand against election trading, prompting pushback from two of the largest prediction markets in the...
The U.S. Capitol building

CFTC ‘extraordinary’ order to Kalshi highlights Congressional hearing

At a Congressional hearing on Tuesday, two former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) counsels agreed that the commission took an "extraordinary" and unprecedented step...
Mohegan Sun Casino as the NIGC release its latest revenue report.

NIGC reports record $46B in tribal gross gaming revenue for FY2025

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) released its latest gross gaming revenue report, providing key stakeholders in the industry with insights into tribal gaming.According...
A welcome mat as Yggdrasil enters the U.S. through a deal with Caesars Entertainment.

Yggdrasil enters US gaming market through Caesars Entertainment deal

iGaming supplier Yggdrasil has entered the U.S. commercial gaming market for the first time through a multi-state content distribution deal with Caesars Entertainment.On Tuesday,...
SBC Summit AI Academy

SBC Summit’s AI Academy to cover AI agents, deepfake threats, human-AI collaboration

From spotting deepfake fraud to building your own AI assistant, SBC Summit's new AI Academy will take delegates beyond the theory of artificial intelligence...
Seattle, Washington, where Kalshi has suffered a court loss

Washington state latest to win preliminary injunction against Kalshi

A Washington court judge granted state officials a preliminary injunction against Kalshi on Monday, the latest court win for state authorities versus the prediction...

Event News

SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

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...
SBC Summit Compliance Tech

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 First Pitch

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...
SBC Summit The Script

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...