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Will sportsbooks limit their betting options in 2026?

With scandals aplenty and a growing list of athletes proven to have manipulated athletic betting markets, the pressure on sportsbooks, regulators and lawmakers to...
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iGaming legalization efforts went mostly nowhere at all in 2025

At the end of every year at SBC Americas, we assess the lay of the land and the likelihood of any new state legalizing...
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Where do sweepstake casinos sites go in 2026?

It was a year of big changes for the sweepstakes industry in 2025, as casino and sportsbooks sites utilizing the dual-currency model found them...
NCAA basketball as the organization considered rule changes in 2025.

NCAA waffles allowing betting on pro sports

The NCAA’s approach to sports betting in 2025 was indicative of the dynamic nature of the gaming industry, with a proposed rule change to...
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New Jersey approves on-campus compulsive gambling education bill

Both chambers of the New Jersey legislature unanimously approved a bill that would require higher education institutions to provide resources and education on preventing...
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bet365 counts the cost of US expansion as profit plummets

After a couple of years of significant expansion in the U.S. and elsewhere in the Americas, British sportsbook bet365 took a big hit to...
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Illinois made $56M in sports betting tax revenue in October alone

The state of Illinois made more than $56 million in sports betting tax revenue in October, thanks largely to FanDuel and DraftKings, which are...
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Report: NBA proposes policy changes amid latest gambling scandal

The NBA is responding to recent allegations of current and former players tied to illegal gambling schemes by proposing and implementing policy changes for...
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FanDuel Predicts rolls out with five-state initial launch

If you are a fan of prediction market products, Christmas has come early. The list of new prediction market apps keeps growin and now...
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FBI says it is up to bettors to ensure all their gambling is legal

The FBI said in a new public service announcement that gamblers in the U.S. must ensure that all of their wagering activity is done...

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Affiliate Leaders Awards Shortlist

Meet the Nominees: Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed

SBC has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards, taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, September 30.More...
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Q&A: Loserball’s Jonathan Gruber on entering a competitive gaming market

SBC Summit Americas 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., provided key stakeholders from around the world an opportunity to discuss the landscape of online gaming.Loserball...

SBC Summit explores invisible KYC and AI-powered design in iGaming

SBC Summit 2026 will examine how operators can craft smoother, smarter and more engaging experiences for online casino players through its dedicated iGaming Product...

TAP Air Portugal named official airline partner of SBC Summit & Affiliate Leaders Summit

Attendees travelling to SBC Summit and the Affiliate Leaders Summit will be able to access exclusive discounted flights to Lisbon thanks to a new...