Why $18bn MGM Resorts acquisition by Barry Diller fell apart
The day after Caesars Entertainment shareholders gave the green light to a $17.6bn takeover, MGM Resorts International's potential acquisition by People Inc. came off...
Blumenthal, Tonko expand gambling reform push to prediction markets
Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Paul Tonko are again calling for federal gambling reform, this time explicitly including prediction markets in a broader campaign...
CFTC ‘mention markets’ letter to prediction operators long on talk, short on action
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Tuesday sternly wagged a finger at prediction markets operators over repeated insider trading on "mention markets" in...
Hires and Higher-Ups: Who will be the new CEOs of OpenBet, SciPlay?
Every Thursday, SBC Americas rounds up major leadership changes in the U.S. gaming industry. This week's 'Hires and Higher-Ups' brings news of CEO changes at OpenBet...
Senator calls for Trump Jr. probe over prediction markets ties
Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) has asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate whether presidential family relationships have been used for private financial benefit or...
NCPG board president speaks out after members quit over Kalshi deal
The board president of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) spoke out Tuesday on the non-profit's relationship with Kalshi that is leading some...
How much will Caesars shareholders receive after Fertitta deal closes?
Caesars Entertainment shareholders on Tuesday voted to approve one of the biggest gaming industry acquisitions in history.Stockholders held a special meeting on Sept. 22...
Leadstar Media: prediction market exposure is shaking up 2026 NFL season sportsbook
The 2026 NFL campaign is up and running, and as always it is a crucial period for sportsbooks for customer acquisition. In 2026, though,...
Robins: DraftKings can win with or without sports prediction markets
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said the company is positioned to benefit whether sports prediction markets remain available or are ultimately curtailed by courts.During a...
Missouri AG targets six prediction markets, expects legal challenge
Missouri is the latest state to order prediction markets to stop offering sports event contracts, and Attorney General Catherine Hanaway already expects her enforcement...
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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...
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 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...