Arizona to open application window for new retail sports betting licenses
The Arizona Department of Gaming’s (ADG) busy week continues as the regulator plans to expand the state’s sports betting market by accepting new retail...
AGA files motion to join ongoing lawsuit between CFTC & Wisconsin
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is attempting to intertwine itself in a legal dispute between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Wisconsin.According to...
Amazon agrees to settle social casino class-action lawsuit for over $200M
Amazon is resolving a lengthy legal dispute over the distribution of virtual casino chips that could allow members of a class-action lawsuit to receive...
California tribes target 2028 for online sports betting amid prediction market threat
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. — Amid the unprecedented competition of sports prediction markets, California's tribes intend to push ahead with an effort to legalize online...
Arizona hits 5 operators including ClubWPT with cease-and-desist order
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) sent a series of cease-and-desist orders to a group of gambling operators, including a highly scrutinized social online...
Prediction Markets Weekly: Operator coalition recruits ex-CFTC nominee Quintenz
It was another busy week in the prediction market space for several key stakeholders.This week, a District Court judge denied Kalshi’s motion for a...
Colorado Lottery to promote NCPG’s 1-800-MY-RESET helpline
The Colorado Lottery is making a major change to how it delivers problem gambling resources by promoting a new national hotline for gambling support.On...
Arizona Gov. Hobbs bans insider trading on prediction markets
Arizona's Katie Hobbs is the latest state governor to issue an executive order to ban government employees from insider trading on prediction markets.Hobbs announced...
NCLGS: How can state lawmakers fight sports prediction markets?
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. — Prediction markets were naturally going to be a prominent focus at this year's National Council of Legislators from Gaming States...
Hires and Higher-Ups: NCPG looks to hire prediction markets-focused strategist
The first week of July provided the U.S. commercial gaming industry with workforce changes impacting key stakeholders across the country.Each week, SBC Americas highlights the latest hires, promotions,...
Event News
SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect
SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...
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’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...
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...