North America

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...
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...
A person burning off a frying ban on a stovetop

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...
The NHL logo stitched onto a jersey

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...
A man signaling time out

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...

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...