North America

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White Hat Studios solidifies footprint in West Virginia via Betly deal

White Hat Studios is expanding its reach through a partnership with Delaware North’s online sports betting and casino brand.The slot content provider announced an...
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Crypto.com pulls sports contracts in several states amid pushback

As various U.S. states push back one way or another against prediction markets, Crypto.com no longer offers sports event contracts in at least eight...
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NJ lawmakers hear both sides on the issue of banning in-game props

Lawmakers in New Jersey heard from both sides of the argument regarding a proposed bill to ban in-game prop betting, or micro-betting, in the...
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Prediction markets dominate conversation at NCLGS conference

For the gaming industry, it's been virtually impossible to stop talking about prediction markets in 2025 as various financial exchanges extended into sports contracts...
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Matchbook Sports readies prediction product for UK and US

The list of sportsbooks set on getting in the prediction market space isn't limited to just American operators.British gaming company Matchbook Sports aims to...
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Arizona moves to revoke Underdog’s license over Crypto.com deal

Arizona has moved to revoke Underdog's fantasy sports license as a result of the operator's prediction markets partnership with Crypto.com.Arizona Office of the Governor...
NCAA sign as president Charlie Baker talks prediction markets.

NCAA’s Baker believes sports event contracts feel ‘catastrophic’

NCAA President Charlie Baker has been outspoken about the impact of legal sports betting on its student-athletes, but the organization is also having to...
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Many House members worried about sports and war event contracts

What was supposed to be a procedural hearing to discuss the reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) turned into a session for...
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NY judge doesn’t buy argument that DraftKings promos were misleading

Notch another one in the win column for DraftKings, as Southern District of New York Judge Denise Cote dismissed a class action lawsuit against...
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NCAA gambling probe extends to former San Francisco student-athlete

The NCAA investigation into sports betting violations at Fresno State led to the discovery of similar infractions at another California university.Former University of San...

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...