Louisiana House approves trimmed-back sports betting tax raise
The Louisiana House of Representatives agrees with the idea of charging sportsbooks more tax, but thinks the initial suggestion was overzealous.The House approved a...
From global markets to next-gen tech: SBC Summit 2025 revamps Lisbon conference agenda
Returning to Lisbon, SBC Summit will present a reimagined agenda designed to better serve a global audience, with a powerful new focus on market...
Maryland the latest state to up the sports betting tax rate post-launch
Online sports betting operators are dealing with a new tax rate in Maryland.Gov. Wes Moore signed into law the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act...
Minnesota sports betting effort falls short again despite consensus framework
Minnesota entered 2025 looking like one of the most likely bets as a potential new legal sports wagering state this year. But it won't...
Wager Games wins First Pitch final at SBC Summit Americas
Wager Games won the SBC First Pitch at SBC Summit Americas after competing against a group of startups aiming to win a prize package...
Hours after claiming to have a deal with xAI, Kalshi clarifies that it doesn’t
Does Kalshi have a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI or not? On Tuesday, the company said that it did. By the end of the...
UNLV International Gaming Institute debuts AI research hub
The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) is taking steps to understand the impact of machine learning and AI on America’s online gambling industry.The IGI...
Report: U.S. Attorney over Ohtani illegal gambling probe resigns
The lead prosecutor of the investigation into illegal gambling by the former interpreter of MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani has reportedly relinquished his role.According to...
Elon Musk’s xAI will fuel Kalshi with AI insights for users
Prediction market platform Kalshi is getting a boost from Elon Musk.Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI will provide Kalshi's users with tailored AI-generated insights to...
Wyoming regulator concludes there is much ado about limiting bettors
While a very vocal group of bettors will tell you the U.S. sports betting industry is facing a crisis, one Wyoming regulator's conclusion is...
Event News
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...
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...