New York legislator takes swing at banning in-play betting
The conversation about whether prop betting should be curbed looks sure to continue in 2026 after the controversies of 2025, and a lawmaker in...
Revisiting Nevada’s AML drama sparked by bookie Matthew Bowyer
The dust finally settled on the gambling scandal tied to MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani in 2025, putting an end to a controversy that exposed...
The biggest US gambling surprises of 2025
As the year winds down, the SBC Americas edtorial staff reflected on a year of news unlike no other. Every year we see new...
Sportsbooks stay live in Chicago but court battle still on
Sports bettors in Chicago will start 2026 with the way they ended 2025, having access to all the major online sportsbooks available in the...
What were our favorite stories of the year?
Certainly a writer loves getting a big scoop or scoring an interview with a big name, but sometimes the stories that stick with us...
States continue to milk online sports betting for more tax money
Establishing a new source of tax revenues to boost state coffers is a well-worn argument from lawmakers in favor of legalizing sports betting or...
The failed efforts by US states to legalize sports betting in 2025
The overturning of PASPA seven years ago allowed the online sports betting industry to rapidly expand nationwide, but in 2025, there was stunted growth...
Sports Betting Alliance sues Chicago over new tax and license plan
The fight between Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) members and the city of Chicago is heating up and headed to a Cook County courtroom.SBA members...
California: Ground zero for gambling debates in 2025
California is a strange state for the gaming industry in that it is not a big participant but it represents such a big opportunity...
Will prediction markets dominate 2026 headlines too?
The entire SBC Americas editorial team got a de facto financial education this year after what became an absolute onslaught of news related to...
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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...
Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming
Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections
SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...