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Polymarket says CFTC has cleared it to proceed with US sports contracts

We knew Polymarket intended to officially re-launch prediction markets and event contracts trading in the U.S. Now, the company says it has the regulatory...
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Underdog fetches new sports contract partnership with Crypto.com

Underdog kicked off September with a bang, becoming the first sportsbook operator to take involvement in sports event contracts from the theoretical to the...
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Pragmatic Play ends partnerships with US sweepstakes operators

Pragmatic Play made a major operational changes in North America after being named in a major lawsuit last week.The European online casino content supplier...
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SBC Leaders: Allwyn enjoying the private life of being a very public company

Allwyn has the potential to become a valuable listed business, but investors should not expect the move anytime soon, the group’s long-serving CEO Robert...
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Bill to ban sweepstakes gaming heads to California Senate floor

The effort to ban sweepstakes casinos in California and criminalize affiliates and suppliers who work with sweepstakes operators in the state moved a step...
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LA city attorney files illegal gambling suit against Stake.US and Kick

Sweepstakes operators have been named in dozens of consumer lawsuits across the country, but a new filing against Stake.US comes from a more formidable...
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FanDuel’s deal with CME Group puts it in express lane to event contracts

Many people in the gambling industry had likely never heard of prediction markets, Designated Contract Markets (DCMs) or Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) until recently....
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PrizePicks switches DFS offering to P2P Arena play only across US

PrizePicks no longer offers against-the-house daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the U.S.The country's largest DFS operator has transitioned to only offering its peer-to-peer Arena...
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Leadstar Media: NFL season and new products offer great opportunity

Leadstar Media’s U.S. team lead Patrick Corkery chats about the upcoming NFL season kickoff and discusses how affiliates are seeking new opportunities with social...
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Why a Carnegie Mellon stats prof will use a fake sportsbook to teach freshmen

In a world where the ability to gamble on sports is ubiquitous at the touch of a button, how do you educate college students...

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