Prediction Markets Weekly: MLB, NFL, big banks and a Good Friday in court
It's a short week, but it doesn't feel like it when it comes to prediction markets news.From Robinhood suing Washington State to Iowa...
Hires and Higher-Ups: Massachusetts Gaming Commission, IGA and more
The end of March and the start of a new month spurred more changes in gaming.SBC Americas is providing a comprehensive overview of the...
Louisiana senator tosses bill to ban prop bets over lost revenue concerns
Louisiana bettors will continue to have access to prop betting markets after a proposed legislative ban on the wagers will no longer be considered...
Robinhood sues Washington State, feels threatened by Kalshi lawsuit
Robinhood has sued Washington State officials in federal court, claiming it faces an imminent threat of enforcement action after the state initiated legal action...
Iowa Senate passes bill to try to license and tax prediction markets
The Iowa Senate has become the first U.S. legislative chamber to pass a bill that would attempt to regulate and tax online prediction market...
Gov. Ferguson signs Washington bill to permit betting on in-state colleges
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson diversified the state’s retail sports betting market by signing a bill that allows residents and visitors to wager on in-state...
DraftKings to roll horse racing into main app, add more states
DraftKings is making operational changes to how it delivers wagering for horse racing.On Tuesday, the Boston-based gaming giant announced plans to launch a new...
New York proposes banning use of AI to target sports bettors with promos
New York is mulling some notable technological changes to its sports betting market.After Gov. Kathy Hochul asked the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC)...
Fanatics Markets approved by NFA to handle customer funds
Fanatics is continuing to solidify its footprint in the prediction market space after receiving approval to host event contract trading on its standalone platform...
New York Assembly unanimously passes measure to ban proxy betting
New York Assemblymembers passed a piece of legislation that would make several changes to responsible gaming and know-your-customer procedures in the state.Assembly Bill 9584...
Event News
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...
SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big
BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...