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...
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...
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...
Major sportsbooks threaten to exit Chicago on Jan. 1
The members of the Sports Betting Alliance have informed Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson that, if things don't change, they will be forced to cease...
DraftKings makes entry into prediction markets with standalone app launch
DraftKings is officially making its entry into the prediction market space with the launch of a standalone app.On Friday, DraftKings launched of DraftKings Predictions,...
Slot jackpot tax increase will go into effect in time for 2026 taxes
The IRS has published updated guidance confirming that the casino slot tax reporting threshold has almost doubled for 2026.As first reported in July, the...
TwinSpires stays undefeated in Michigan ADW legal challenge
Churchill Downs continued its undefeated streak against the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) in the legal battle over advance-deposit wagering (ADW) apps. The Sixth...
The five most-read stories on SBC Americas in 2025
In our editorial meetings, it sure seemed like prediction markets were all anyone was talking about in 2025. However, when looking at the most-read...
Does banning player props solve the college sports betting problems?
As reports rise of student-athletes receiving more abuse related to sports betting and incidents continue to emerge of players themselves being integrated in betting...
Sportsbook operators leverage IGT PlaySports’ experience and resources to navigate challenging scenarios
SBC caught up with IGT PlaySports Head of Sports Trading Tony DiTommaso to break down NFL and college football trends, as well as the...
Event News
SBC Summit’s Player Experience Academy explores engagement and its limits
SBC Summit will put player experience under the microscope this September in Lisbon, as its Academy brings together the operators, product leaders, and regulators...
SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect
SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...
SBC unveils new Global Prediction Markets Forum in Lisbon
SBC has announced the launch of the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new standalone event dedicated to one of the fastest-evolving sectors in betting...
SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates
SBC Summit will introduce three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing.Running from September...