Kalshi pre-emptively sues Louisiana, noting state’s new illegal gambling laws
KEY TAKEAWAYSKalshi sued Louisiana in federal court on Oct. 23, extending the prediction markets litigation battle into Fifth Circuit territory for the first time.The...
Pennsylvania legislators break new ground with Problem Gambling Caucus
KEY TAKEAWAYSPennsylvania lawmakers formed the first legislative caucus focused specifically on addressing problem gambling concerns.Members will advocate for "common-sense safeguards" in the state's gambling...
Prediction Markets Weekly: Yes, there is news outside of court
The prediction markets news cycle is not all about lawsuits, but a lot of it is. In the last week alone:Novig and Crypto.com each...
Blumenthal steps up VIP probe by quizzing leading sportsbooks, prediction markets
KEY TAKEAWAYSFederal lawmakers want leading online sportsbooks and prediction markets to explain their VIP programs and how they tailor promotional offers to individual users.Sen....
Hires and Higher-Ups: Boyd Gaming promotes Goldstein, Seneca names new CFO
From casino floors to corporate boardrooms, leadership teams across the gaming industry are taking shape. SBC Americas tracks the latest appointments, promotions and departures...
Cruz bill would shift prediction market regulation of sports to states
KEY TAKEAWAYSSen. Ted Cruz plans to introduce a bill after the midterms that would bar prediction markets from offering gambling-related event contracts, including sports,...
Ohio bans bettor who threatened Blue Jays manager during World Series
KEY TAKEAWAYSThe Ohio Casino Control Commission voted to ban a bettor who was found to have threatened harm against Toronto Blue Jays manager John...
New Jersey mandates data-driven responsible gambling programs for operators
KEY TAKEAWAYSNew Jersey is the first state to make data-driven responsible gaming requirements mandatory.Operators must flag at-risk players using set thresholds and apply three...
Did Kalshi violate Michigan order by targeting ads to residents?
KEY TAKEAWAYSMichigan officials say Kalshi violated a preliminary injunction by advertising to state residents.Kalshi previously agreed to stop offering sports event contracts in Michigan...
Utah sues Kalshi, but a new target raises bigger questions
KEY TAKEAWAYSUtah sued Kalshi, its affiliates and two Susquehanna trading firms Tuesday, alleging illegal gambling.The state estimates Kalshi earned $30.6 million to $61.2 million...
Event News
SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe
SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...
SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
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...
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...