North America

A woman makes a new chair as Michael Selig is being nominated by Trump as CFTC Chair.

Trump taps crypto expert Selig as new CFTC Chair nominee

President Donald Trump selected a new nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) less than one month after parting ways with Brian...
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Illinois latest state to turn up heat on sportsbooks over prediction markets

More than six months after the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) sent case-and-desist letters to certain prediction market operators that offer sports contracts, the regulator...
New York subway as regulators in the state are being sued by Kalshi.

Kalshi takes regulators to court in home state of New York

A cease and desist order from the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) is at the heart of a new suit filed by Kalshi...
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AGA takes dim view of NHL cozying up with prediction markets

The American Gaming Association (AGA) does not like the idea of sports leagues getting into bed with prediction markets.Less than 48 hours after the...
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Crypto.com calling time out on sports contracts in Nevada

After a judge denied Crypto.com’s request for a preliminary injunction against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), the state regulator said on Friday that...
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Colorado judge says bet location is where the bettor is

The tribal challenge to the framework of Colorado sports betting did not succeed in court in large part because the judge did not buy...
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Congress wants to know if NBA is rethinking sportsbook deals

Members of Congress expect NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to explain exactly what he intends to do in the wake of the latest gambling commotion...
Soccer referee with penalty marker as Super Group faces a monetary penalty in New Jersey.

New Jersey regulator hands $112K penalty to Super Group

Super Group is facing a regulatory penalty for its shuttered operations in New Jersey.The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) imposed a $112,188...
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Churchill Downs questions if any state can ban ADW horse betting apps

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals oral arguments between the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) and Churchill Downs was not over event contracts or...
NBA logo as the league deals with a new gambling scandal.

Gambling industry responds to NBA’s latest gambling scandal

The NBA found itself embroiled in another gambling-related controversy, leading key stakeholders in the gaming industry to respond to a new round of allegations.Portland...

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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...