Prediction Markets Weekly: Netflix documentary sparks Kalshi pushback
This week has been busier than most in the world of prediction markets, from the CLARITY Act to the World Lottery Association's warning to...
ProphetX to offer sports prediction markets to Players’ Lounge gamers
As it continues to rapidly ramp up its sports-focused prediction markets approach, ProphetX has partnered with skill-based gaming platform Players' Lounge to launch event...
Have states set a blueprint for the future of DFS 2.0 regulation?
When Illinois and Kentucky enacted new wide-ranging gambling legislation this summer, it was their respective prediction market tax ideas that stole the headlines.But they...
Senators urge sports, casino prediction markets ban in CLARITY Act bill
A dozen Democratic Senators are imploring members of two key committees to ban "prediction contracts that resemble sports bets or casino-style gaming products" in...
Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington state after Kalshi injunction
Two days after a Washington state court judge issued a preliminary injunction against Kalshi to stop the prediction market platform from offering sports event...
Hires and Higher-Ups: Light & Wonder iGaming executive departs
July is quickly coming to a close and North America's gaming industry is continuing to undergo constant change.Each week, SBC Americas details the latest hires and exits for the...
World Cup Final closes as most-bet soccer match ever for BetMGM, DraftKings
The 2026 FIFA World Cup proved to be one of the largest US sports betting events since the overturning of PASPA for some of...
Treat prediction markets as gambling, lottery associations urge
The swell of gaming-style prediction market contracts is catching the attention of lotteries around the world, as two prominent trade associations are urging legislators...
Wisconsin elections head warns on election trading, prediction markets fume
The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) this week took a stand against election trading, prompting pushback from two of the largest prediction markets in the...
CFTC ‘extraordinary’ order to Kalshi highlights Congressional hearing
At a Congressional hearing on Tuesday, two former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) counsels agreed that the commission took an "extraordinary" and unprecedented step...
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SBC Summit puts future of gaming on stage with Product Innovation Showcase
From live product showcases and investment discussions to the industry’s next generation of startups, SBC Summit 2026 will spotlight the products, ideas, and businesses...
African Gaming Forum agenda to examine regulation and growth across Africa’s key markets
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SBC Summit 2026 Tech Academies to deliver hands-on learning across key industry sectors
SBC Summit 2026 will give delegates in Lisbon the opportunity to develop practical skills across four dedicated Tech Academies, covering:AIPlayer experienceDigital marketing & CRMWeb3...
SBC Summit to host dedicated Crypto & Blockchain conference track
SBC Summit 2026 will explore how the gambling industry is putting digital assets and blockchain technology into practice with the introduction of a dedicated...