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Survey: 1 in 5 Americans back prediction markets as good for US

A new poll of Americans with at least a basic understanding of prediction markets found that one in five respondents thinks the rise in...
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Prediction Markets Weekly: MLBPA wants prop contracts banned

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Kentucky, Kalshi sued Illinois for similar reasons, and DraftKings finally launched its own prediction markets exchange, and...
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DraftKings launches in-house prediction market exchange DKeX

DraftKings is taking its prediction markets in-house. It has launched its awaited proprietary prediction markets exchange, which it has called DKeX.Made possible by...
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NCAA request for prop ban held over by Indiana gaming regulator

Integrity concerns surrounding NCAA prop bets were discussed during a business meeting Thursday between the NCAA and the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC).The meeting ended...

Problem gambling experts detail why young men are uniquely at risk

Read any reputable study about gambling disorders and one conclusion that will rise to the surface is that young men are perhaps the most...
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How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...
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Former CFTC chairman Gensler on joining states in prediction markets battles

The growing popularity of prediction markets is creating new opportunities in gaming and finance, but the vertical is causing friction for states and tribal...
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Fanatics, IC360 launch AI-powered program to target abusive bettors

Fanatics Sportsbook and Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) are teaming up on a new program intended to detect and report social media abuse related to...
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Hires and Higher-Ups: Novig hires ex-Kalshi and CFTC official, Bragg chair resigns

The first half of the year is coming to a close for a U.S. commercial gaming industry that is undergoing constant change.Each week, SBC Americas highlights...
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Kalshi sues Illinois before new prediction markets law takes effect

Kalshi is suing Illinois in an attempt to block the state's plan to start requiring prediction markets operators to apply for licenses and pay...

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SBC Summit Western Europe

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

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 Global Prediction Markets Forum

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...
SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

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...