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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...
The DraftKings logo against a brick wall

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...

Event News

SBC Summit Europe

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 ribbon-cutting

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 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...
SBC Summit Lisbon

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...