Flutter to Lay Off PokerStars Employees Amid FanDuel Transition
Flutter Entertainment is conducting a round of layoffs to its PokerStars team across multiple jurisdictions, the poker brand confirmed to SBC Americas on Tuesday.
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Prospect Markets partners with OG Broker for U.S. prediction markets
Prospect Markets has signed a letter of intent with Crypto.com-backed OG Broker to launch a sports-focused prediction market.
Betr Enhances Executive Team, Aristocrat Appoints New COO
A new month brings new opportunities for North American gaming companies to bolster their leadership teams. Each week, SBC Americas provides a roundup of the latest workforce and infrastructure changes for emerging brands and some of the largest corporations in gaming.
Gaming Executives Discuss Potential of 2026 FIFA World Cup
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across the United States, Mexico and Canada, gaming operators and suppliers are already looking beyond the tournament itself and toward the long-term opportunities it could create for the betting industry.
Aristocrat Gaming Launches NFL Super Grand Champions in North American
Aristocrat Gaming has introduced NFL Super Grand Champions on casino floors in North America, adding a new title to its NFL Slots franchise ahead of the upcoming NFL season.
Challenges Faced by Online Gaming Operators in North America
As North America's online gaming industry moves beyond its early expansion phase, operators are facing a new set of challenges shaped by rising costs, tighter regulation, and increasing competition.
Busy Period for Gaming Industry with DraftKings and Red Rock Resorts
The second half of June is proving to be another busy period for the North American commercial gaming industry. There’s certainly no summer slowdown when it comes to hiring season and executive moves.
SBC Summit Americas 2026: Industry Insights and Networking Success
SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of new networking initiatives earning strong praise from attendees.
Playtech Launches Online Poker Network in North America with FanDuel’s
Playtech has launched its online poker network in North America through FanDuel, covering three US states and the Canadian province of Ontario.
Soft2Bet Wins Industry Innovation Award in North America
Soft2Bet was honored at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, winning the Industry Innovation of the Year in North America. The award recognizes Soft2Bet's iGaming platform, back-office tools, and MEGA, their gamification solution.
Aristocrat Gaming Launches Safe Buster Slot Family in North America
Aristocrat Gaming has launched Safe Buster, a new slot game family that combines characters from its popular Bank Buster and Crazy Chickens games.
Key Discussions at SBC Summit Americas 2022
As SBC Summit Americas gathered industry leaders from across North and Latin America in Florida last week, key conversations quickly emerged around prediction markets, regulation, responsible gambling, and the evolving landscape of licensed gaming markets.