That was the week that was in US sports betting
Brett Smiley from SportsHandle brings SBC Americas another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting.The Power 15: Ranking States In Order...
CMS outlines possible scenarios for Brazilian sports betting
Law firm CMS has put together a detailed summary of how legal sports betting in Brazil will take shape following its signature into law...
NCPG thanks senators for taking a lead on problem gambling
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has welcomed consumer protection measures contained in the new bill published by Senators Orrin Hatch and Charles...
Tennis IRP highlights need for increased data restrictions
After a detailed two year study spearheaded by leading UK sports QC Adam Lewis, Tennis’ Independent Review Panel (IRP) has released its ‘Final Report’...
theScore aims to be first US media firm to offer sports betting
Media firm theScore has revealed plans to launch a mobile sportsbook in the United States in 2019. The move comes after the company secured...
Hatch bill is a solution in search of a problem according to AGA
Senator Orrin Hatch’s recently circulated bill that recommends federal oversight of sports betting in the US has been met with heavy criticism this week....
MLS streamlines postseason playoffs with 2019 overhaul
Major League Soccer has confirmed that from start of the 2019 season, it will adopt a new single-elimination playoff structure.The news means that the Audi...
Washington ventures into new territory with legal sports wagering
City lawmakers in Washington DC have overwhelmingly voted to green light legalizing sports betting in the US capital, making it the first state without...
NBA and FanDuel agree on broader partnership to include official data
The National Basketball Association (NBA) will broaden its existing partnership with DFS operator FanDuel Group to include American sports wagering. The announcement was made...
West Virginia welcomes DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings has reached a licensing agreement with an affiliate of Penn National Gaming, the operator of Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia....
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...