North America

A person splashes water as Splash Sports raises new funding.

Splash Sports adds to investor portfolio with $14.5M Series B round

Skill-based social gaming company Splash Sports closed a new round of funding.Splash Sports announced on Tuesday the closing of a $14.5 million Series B...
Polymarket logo as the company received a new investment.

Polymarket soars to $8B valuation behind NYSE owner investment

Polymarket received a fresh injection of capital from the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), valuing the prediction market at roughly...
A security guard and cameras as monitoring services provide oversight for gambling.

Sports don’t have a gambling problem with monitoring solutions

America’s professional and amateur sports landscape doesn’t have a gambling problem; rather it is finding solutions that are working to protect the integrity of...
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LV Sands once again says no to online gaming

The ghost of Sheldon Adelson can rest easy as the company he shephereded for many years, Las Vegas Sands, is once again forsaking online...
Gambling tax deduction paper with empty wallet.

Gambling tax deduction paper projects $18B handle losses for sportsbooks

American Bettor’s Voice (ABV) responded to a One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provision that could impact professional gamblers by how deductions for losses...
Crypto as BurraPay partners with Rush Street Interactive and BetRivers.

RSI’s BetRivers platform to offer crypto funding powered by BurraPay

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) secured a deal with an emerging player in cryptocurrency.The online sports betting and casino giant landed a pact with crypto...
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DraftKings adds another brick in its RG wall with Evive integration

DraftKings has added another layer of player protection resources to its Responsible Gaming Center thanks to behavioral health technology platform Evive.The gaming giant now...
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Evolution’s Lightning Roulette suit against L&W sent to arbitration

A Nevada District Court judge has decided the decision on whether or not Light & Wonder has infringed on Evolution's copyright is not its...
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Michigan regulator warns operators to keep distance from event contracts

Licensed gaming operators active in Michigan may have a big decision to make if they're considering stepping into the world of prediction markets. Or,...
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CCGNJ says NCPG’s 1-800-GAMBLER ‘disaster forecast’ was false alarm

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) has rejected the idea that key 1-800-GAMBLER services, such as its national reach and its...

Event News

SBC Global Prediction Markets Forum

SBC unveils new Global Prediction Markets Forum in Lisbon 

SBC has announced the launch of the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new standalone event dedicated to one of the fastest-evolving sectors in betting...
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...