California Sports Betting Debate

Second California sports betting initiative added to November ballot

With an operator-back and a tribal-back California sports betting initiative each on the ballot this fall, the fight in the state could get dirty.

Parleh: sportsbooks should be immersing themselves within the entertainment space

Picture this. It’s Friday night, you’re settled in for the night - phone in one hand, laptop on the arm of your chair and...
With more North American regions opening up to a regulated gambling framework, SBC Leaders Magazine examines the developments taking place across the market.

SBC Leaders Magazine: A North American special

With more US states opening up to a regulated gambling framework, and Ontario recently joining the fold, Issue 21 of SBC Leaders Magazine sets...

IBIA CEO ties sports betting opportunities to quality market frameworks

“There are plenty of opportunities for the gaming industry, so long as the correct sports betting market framework is in place.” – Khalid AliInternational...
mkodo's Will Whitehead recently shared his thoughts on mkodo’s activities in North America, hinting at the possibilities ahead for the second half of 2022. 

mkodo’s Will Whitehead: Differentiating the user experience 

Igaming app and digital user experience provider, mkodo, has been among the most industrious entrants to the rapidly growing North American gaming business in...
EvenBet Gaming's Julia Panina explains how operators that invest in reliable security and full compliance with KYC requirements will reap the rewards.

EvenBet Gaming: Importance of KYC in burgeoning US market

Financial crime-related risks are growing in igaming, with the number of audits made by regulators increasing at a commensurate rate. The pain point is...
North Carolina's House of Representatives will not vote on any more bills, including those involving mobile sports betting, until Monday next week.

North Carolina vote on mobile sports betting bill stalls

Tim Moore, the Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives, has stated that the chamber will not vote on any more bills, including...
Over 250 industry's brightest minds will gather at SBC Summit North America to discuss the main challenges and the lessons learned in the region.

SBC Summit North America to examine the key industry challenges

More than 250 industry's brightest minds will gather at SBC Summit North America to discuss the main challenges in the North American region, the...

Chris Adams, SharpRank: we’re giving people the ability to compare apples to oranges

Weighing up the pros and cons of two different betting outlets can often be quite tricky - it’s like comparing apples with oranges. When...

Ontario igaming market report: new opportunities

The Ontario government officially launched its online gaming market on Apr 4, 2022, to include sportsbooks and online casinos. This is a significant step for...

Event News

illegal gaming

How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...
PrizePicks

Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming

Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
SBC Summit

SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice

As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
SBC Summit Americas

SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections

SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...