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Prediction Markets Weekly: Kalshi reaches new heights, JPMorgan shares new guidelines

The prediction market sector got off to a hot start in May.Each Friday at SBC Americas, we highlight some of the biggest headlines and...
A judge as Kalshi receives favorable legal news in Arizona.

Kalshi granted preliminary injunction in Arizona after initial denial

Kalshi received a favorable ruling in Arizona after a district court judge reversed a decision to deny the prediction market an injunction against the...
The Colorado House as the chamber expects to consider a sports betting protections bill.

Expansive Colorado sports betting bill heads to House floor

A measure that makes sweeping changes, including enhancing responsible gaming standards and procedures in Colorado, continues to gain momentum after two House subcommittees advanced...
FanDuel

What will FanDuel CEO Amy Howe earn in Flutter severance?

The established U.S. market leader in online sports betting is making a major leadership change, as FanDuel CEO Amy Howe left the company Wednesday...
SBC Americas provides the latest workforce changes in gaming.

Hires and Higher-Ups: BetMGM, PrizePicks, ProphetX and more

The start of a new month brings a new round of hires, exits and promotions in gaming.Each week, SBC Americas highlights the latest workforce and organizational changes...
FIFA soccer ball as New Jersey considers a bill to add a 10% tax for World Cup online sports wagers.

World Cup bets surcharge bill appears in New Jersey

New Jersey Rep. Michael Venezia wants to generate additional tax revenue for the Garden State by charging residents to place 2026 FIFA World Cup...
A person cutting a credit card as Ohio considers a regulatory credit card ban.

Ohio regulator proposes credit card ban for gaming accounts

The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) proposed an amendment to state gaming rules to ban credit card deposits for gaming accounts.Earlier this week, the...
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, who will decide on a sweepstakes ban bill.

Oklahoma legislature passes sweepstakes ban, governor undecided

Oklahoma is a governor’s signature away from becoming the latest U.S. market to ban the operation of online casino games and sweepstakes, or dual-currency,...
Washington, D.C. as lawmakers in DC discuss online casino legislation.

DC Council holds lengthy hearing on bill to add iGaming, ban sweeps

The online casino bill introduced by Washington, D.C. Councilmember Wendell Felder underwent a comprehensive evaluation during a Monday hearing with lawmakers and stakeholders.The Council...
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DraftKings President: microbets next for prediction markets

DraftKings President of Operations Paul Liberman would prefer a world in which sports betting is legal in all 50 states. For now, the company...

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SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meet-Ups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming...
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Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026

Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...
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Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity 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...