The top 5 SBC Americas news stories of 2024
We can certainly debate in the newsroom which stories we think had the biggest impact on the industry, but in terms of eyeballs on...
Looking ahead to 2025: Will lawmakers clean up the sweepstakes business?
There was arguably no hotter topic in 2024 than the sweepstakes business. While the operators in the space have been quietly running operations for...
SBC Summit Lisbon: Is the goose still golden for US online gaming?
The six years since the repeal of PASPA have seen online gaming and betting boom across the U.S. But is the goose still golden...
2024 Recap: Gambling scandals across US amateur and pro sports
The gambling-related infractions impacted both amateur and high-profile athletes.
New Jersey dishes out $40K in fines to betting companies
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has fined three companies a total of $40,000 for violations that include accepting wagers on unauthorized...
Crypto.com announces plans for regulated sports trading
The sports event trading product is similar to Crypto.com's CFTC-regulated contract exchange.
A look back at the gambling legislation that made it in 2024
Any calendar year brings a slew of noteworthy changes in the ever-evolving U.S. gaming industry, and 2024 was no different. We rounded up some...
Betfred exits Washington and Iowa, live in just 2 states to start 2025
Betfred's U.S. scale-back is continuing over the holiday season.The British sportsbook noted on its website that it has shut down its land-based betting operations...
November closes as record month for online wagering in Massachusetts
To date, the state has collected roughly $213.5 million in taxes from sports wagering.
Report: ‘Angry Gamblers’ make up nearly half of online abuse in tennis
The most common forms of abuse were sexist remarks and sexually explicit or inappropriate content.
Event News
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026
SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...
Staying ahead of the threat: SBC Summit unveils Compliance Tech Track for 2026
SBC Summit will examine the technologies helping operators detect threats, combat fraud, and strengthen compliance through its dedicated Compliance Tech conference track.Taking place on Thursday, Oct....
SBC Summit reveals 5 First Pitch finalists to showcase next-gen gaming tech
SBC has revealed the five startups that will compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year’s shortlist...
The Script to headline SBC Summit 2026 opening night
SBC Summit 2026’s evening program will open with a headline performance from multi-platinum-selling band The Script, marking one of the largest artist bookings in...