North America

A shot of a Las Vegas Blvd street sign with Caesars Palace visible in the background

Caesars will not put state licenses at risk over prediction markets

While online gaming giants FanDuel and DraftKings strike partnerships or M&A deals with a view to offering event contracts, for brick-and-mortar casinos like Caesars,...
Delay sign as the NCAA delays its rule change on professional sports gambling.

NCAA delays pro sports betting to allow schools to vote on rule change

The NCAA is postponing a rule change to allow gambling on professional sports as the matter receives pushback from key stakeholders across college sports.The...
Progressive Field, the home of the MLB's Cleveland Guardians, who were embroiled in a prop betting controversy earlier in 2025

Ohio Gov. DeWine says major leagues taking lead on banning micro bets

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said this summer he would try to rally major U.S. sports leagues to lobby against certain forms of prop betting....
Ted Cruz, chair of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee

Ted Cruz demands Adam Silver explain himself about Terry Rozier

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is a wanted man in Congress right now.Days after the House Committee on Energy and Commerce demanded answers from Silver...
Eastern Michigan building as three former players dodged an NCAA investigation.

Former EMU basketball players fail to comply with NCAA gambling probe

Three former college basketball players tied to alleged sports betting violations failed to cooperate with an investigation initiated by the national governing body of...

Thoroughbred association campaigns against wagering tax deduction cut

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) has officially added its voice to the industry opposition to the change to the wagering tax deduction made...
Donald Trump as his social media platform is partnering with Crypto.com to offer event contracts.

Trump’s social media app to offer event contracts via Crypto.com deal

President Donald Trump’s media and technology business is entering the prediction market sector by offering event contracts through his social media platform.Trump Media and...
The Barbaro Statue at Churchill Downs' complex in Louisville, Kentucky

Churchill Downs CEO wants to school prediction markets on horse racing

Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen took the topic of sports event contracts by the reins, stating publicly that he would be willing to fight...
Drake performing

Drake and streamer Adin Ross named in new Stake.us lawsuit

A new class action filed in the Jackson County Circuit Court of Missouri alleges that Stake.us is operating an illegal online casino in the...
A promotional image from FanDuel Casino featuring new ambassador Lady Luck HQ

FanDuel hopes Lady Luck HQ shines on its casino brand

FanDuel has added to its team of influencer partners by recruiting YouTuber Lady Luck HQ as an exclusive ambassador for its FanDuel Casino platform.The...

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SBC Summit

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...
Affiliate Leaders Awards Shortlist

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...
Loserball CEO Jonathan Gruber, who spoke with SBC Americas.

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...