North America

A billboard promoting the Toronto Blue Jays outside the Rogers Centre

Canada’s attempt to federally regulate betting ads advances

The Canadian Senate has given fast-track approval to a senator's latest attempt to establish national regulatory guidelines for online sports betting advertising.Sen. Marty Deacon's...
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Arkansas AG opinion throws red flag on sports event contracts

Arkansas' Attorney General issued a formal opinion on prediction markets on Thursday determining that operators such as Kalshi that offer sports contracts are engaging...
NBA gambling probe FBI arrests Rozier & Billups.

NBA’s Rozier and Billups implicated by FBI in separate gambling scandals

Prominent NBA players and coaches are embroiled in two separate gambling controversies detailed by the FBI on Thursday.The FBI announced it has arrested dozens...
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Evolution not prepared to defy state regulators on sweepstakes

Swedish gaming giant Evolution says it is taking a "prudent" approach to its sweepstakes operations as its CEO vowed not to offer products in...
Lottery tickets as sales decline in Illinois and Nebraska.

How much are gaming machines eating into lottery profits?

The expansion of land-based gaming in two U.S. markets is impacting the sale of lottery tickets.The Illinois Lottery is no longer the state’s top-grossing...
NCAA headquarters as the organization lifts its ban on professional sports betting.

NCAA officially lifts ban on student athletes betting on pro sports

The NCAA is just days away from allowing student-athletes and staff to bet on pro sports.The organization’s Division III Management Council voted to adopt...
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Missouri regulator hands out temporary sports betting licenses

Most of the usual suspects are primed to enter Missouri's upcoming sports betting market from the off after the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) handed...
NHL logo as the league secures deals with Kalshi and Polymarket.

NHL is first US sports league to partner with Kalshi & Polymarket

The NHL is making history by being the first U.S. professional sports league to officially enter the prediction market space.On Wednesday, the NHL announced...
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FanDuel and DraftKings pay the price in Illinois in August

Online sports betting market leaders FanDuel and DraftKings together paid Illinois nearly $4 million in additional tax revenue in August due to the state's...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver

‘Too easy’ to manipulate prop bets, says NBA’s Adam Silver

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league has asked its sportsbook partners to pull back on the range of prop bets they offer, suggesting...

Event News

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...