St. Louis as Missouri opens as a regulated sports betting market.

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...
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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 logo as the organization prevents a rule change.

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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

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...
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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...

Event News

SBC Player Experience Academy

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 SBC Connect

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 Global Prediction Markets Forum

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

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...