Ohio sportsbooks unlikely to push back on regulator’s proposed credit card ban
After weeks of contemplation, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has officially announced its intention to ban the use of credit cards for sports...
Flutter laying off PokerStars employees after FanDuel transition
Flutter Entertainment is conducting a round of layoffs to its PokerStars team across multiple jurisdictions, the poker brand confirmed to SBC Americas on Tuesday.Affected...
California cardrooms’ court win draws latest line in tribal gaming fight
California cardrooms got a win on Tuesday when a judge ruled that the state's proposed new restrictions on table games cannot be implemented as...
Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026
Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...
VGW founder Escalante quits sweepstakes giant for good
Less than a year after garnering approval to acquire full ownership of sweepstakes giant VGW, founder Laurence Escalante has resigned from the company permanently.Escalante...
Prediction Markets Weekly: Michigan splits from NCPG over Kalshi affair
It's been another week of lawsuits and more suits in the world of prediction markets.Kalshi suffered a court loss in Michigan and then sued...
Ohio lawmakers introduce landmark bill to repeal online sports betting
After announcing plans to initiate a legislative effort to ban online betting in Ohio, several lawmakers have introduced a measure that aims to make...
Hires and Higher-Ups: Betr completes key promotions, Aristocrat welcomes new COO
A new month brings new opportunities for North American gaming companies to bolster their leadership teams.Each week, SBC Americas provides a roundup of the...
Polymarket says it had to sue New Mexico because state sued Kalshi
New Mexico is one of more than a dozen states which continue to lock horns with prediction market platforms in court battles, and Polymarket...
Online Nebraska sports betting closer to November ballot after signature drive
A campaign to bring online sports betting to Nebraska cleared a major hurdle after it filed two petitions that meet the state’s estimated threshold...
Event News
SBC Summit to examine regulation, tech, and market competition in Western Europe
SBC Summit’s dedicated Western Europe track will help operators navigate the mounting pressures facing the region’s mature gambling markets, including tighter regulation, black-market activity,...
Affiliate Leaders Summit to feature dedicated track on Platforms & Performance
The Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 will examine the technologies, engagement strategies and content models underpinning modern affiliate performance through the dedicated 'Platforms & Performance'...
SBC’s Global Prediction Markets Forum to confront sector’s toughest questions
Prediction markets have gone from a niche curiosity to one of the most contested questions in global gambling. Are they a financial product, a...
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026
SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...