Sportsbooks aim to compete with launch of sports betting in Missouri
The highly anticipated launch of online sports betting in Missouri is finally here.On Monday, the Show-Me State welcomed a slew of operators, becoming the...
Nevada judge tells Kalshi it’s time to pull sports contracts in the state
A Nevada federal court judge has told Kalshi that its time is up in the state for now. Judge Andrew Gordon dissolved the temporary...
From local leader to global player: IGT PlaySports’ strategic evolution
As the pace of U.S. sports betting expansion slows, suppliers are increasingly looking beyond domestic borders to fuel growth. SBC Americas sat down with IGT...
NCAA abandons idea of letting student-athletes bet on pro sports
The NCAA will not allow its student-athletes to bet on professional sports after all.The governing body of college sports announced that its Division I...
Kalshi argues Massachusetts injunction could topple entire ecosystem
Kalshi is in unfamiliar territory in its legal battle against Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). After losing an...
Polymarket CEO Coplan says regulated sportsbooks ‘scam’ their customers
As Polymarket looks to compete with online sportsbooks by offering sports prediction markets, the company's CEO Shayne Coplan blasted state-licensed sports betting platforms as...
Stats Perform: Basketball Opta API fuels personalised prop betting
As Stats Perform unveils its new Opta Dynamic Stats API for basketball, SBC Americas spoke to Andrew Skweres, the sports data company’s head of...
FanDuel and DraftKings split with AGA over prediction markets debate
FanDuel and DraftKings and the American Gaming Association (AGA) don't see eye to eye on sports prediction markets, and the crack in the foundations...
PrizePicks launches sports prediction markets with Kalshi in 15 states
News moves fast when it comes to prediction markets. PrizePicks' week has been evidence of that.On Tuesday, the daily fantasy sports operator announced a...
New FanDuel Predicts app will launch sports contracts in December
The prediction markets arms race continues for betting operators, and FanDuel is ready to hit the ground running next month.The U.S. market-leading sportsbook's parent...
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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...
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 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 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...