DraftKings to cease retail wagering at Wrigley Field sportsbook
DraftKings is pointing to recent gambling tax changes in Illinois as reason for shuttering the operations of its brick-and-mortar sportsbook located at historic Wrigley...
Kalshi emerges as first prediction market to secure NCPG membership
Kalshi and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) have agreed to a landmark deal, making the prediction market the first to join the...
Kalshi faces new lawsuits, fights back with Washington appeal
Kalshi’s legal team continues to have a heavy workload as the prediction market’s proceedings expand with new lawsuits in New Mexico and Kentucky.Last week,...
PENN, GDC reportedly cut jobs amid restructuring plans
The U.S. commercial gaming industry is undergoing more changes, with two major gambling-related companies recently restructuring their organizations through job cuts.During its Q1 2026...
Rhode Island expands sports betting market with Bally’s license: report
Bally’s Corporation is continuing to solidify its footprint in Rhode Island’s commercial gaming market after being awarded a vendor license to expand its presence...
Prediction Markets Weekly: NFL sends letter to the CFTC, Kalshi teams up with MSG
The burgeoning U.S. prediction market sector closed a busy week of activity.Each Friday at SBC Americas, we highlight some of the biggest headlines and...
Former NCAA basketball player agreed to help bettors by poor performance
The NCAA determined that former Abilene Christian men’s basketball player Airion Simmons violated the organization’s sports betting rules as part of a gambling scheme...
Hires and Higher-Ups: Kalshi, Scientific Games, Accel and more
The second week of May proved to be another busy week for key stakeholders in gaming.Each week, SBC Americas highlights the latest workforce and organizational changes...
Minnesota bill to ban prediction markets heads to governor
Minnesota is a governor’s signature away from becoming the first U.S. jurisdiction to explicitly ban the operation of prediction markets through legislation.On Wednesday, the...
Sweeping Colorado sports betting bill approved on deadline day
The Colorado sports betting market could undergo a major overhaul if a bill passed Wednesday by the state legislature receives approval from Gov. Jared...
Event News
Meet the Nominees: Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed
SBC has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards, taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, September 30.More...
Q&A: Loserball’s Jonathan Gruber on entering a competitive gaming market
SBC Summit Americas 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., provided key stakeholders from around the world an opportunity to discuss the landscape of online gaming.Loserball...
SBC Summit explores invisible KYC and AI-powered design in iGaming
SBC Summit 2026 will examine how operators can craft smoother, smarter and more engaging experiences for online casino players through its dedicated iGaming Product...
TAP Air Portugal named official airline partner of SBC Summit & Affiliate Leaders Summit
Attendees travelling to SBC Summit and the Affiliate Leaders Summit will be able to access exclusive discounted flights to Lisbon thanks to a new...