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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...
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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...
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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...
SBC Americas provides the latest workforce changes in gaming.

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...
FIFA World Cup trophy as sportsbooks provide betting data.

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...
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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...
Voter polls as Wisconsin discusses election trading with prediction markets.

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...
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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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NIGC reports record $46B in tribal gross gaming revenue for FY2025

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) released its latest gross gaming revenue report, providing key stakeholders in the industry with insights into tribal gaming.According...
A welcome mat as Yggdrasil enters the U.S. through a deal with Caesars Entertainment.

Yggdrasil enters US gaming market through Caesars Entertainment deal

iGaming supplier Yggdrasil has entered the U.S. commercial gaming market for the first time through a multi-state content distribution deal with Caesars Entertainment.On Tuesday,...

Event News

SBC Summit Europe Amsterdam announcement

SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...
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SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030

SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...
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SBC Summit Live Blog: Snoop Dogg reveal highlights final day

LISBON, Portugal — We’re back to wrap up SBC Summit on the third and final day of the biggest show in in the industry....
SBC Summit

SBC Summit Live Blog: Michael Jordan leads Day 1 in Lisbon

LISBON, Portugal -- Welcome to SBC Summit, the biggest show in town headlined by the biggest name in sports, Michael Jordan.SBC Americas Editor Adam...