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Tom Nightingale - June 16, 2026

Physical skill games are functionally similar to slot machines and therefore illegal under state law, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled on Monday.The state's...

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Justin Byers - June 16, 2026

The proliferation of sports betting in America is causing key stakeholders in professional and amateur sports to discuss the integrity of competition amid recent...

Nevada Gaming Control Board wants Kalshi held in contempt over geofencing

June 15, 2026

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Evolution AB received an unfavorable ruling in its legal dispute against a New York-based law firm concerning an investigation into the company’s business practices....

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June 11, 2026

Hard Rock Bet signs up Matthew Broderick as brand ambassador

June 11, 2026

SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big

June 11, 2026

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Pennsylvania Rep. authors bill to geoblock online gambling at schools

June 10, 2026

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Sports wagering integrity’s future in focus at SBC Summit Americas

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The proliferation of sports betting in America is causing key stakeholders in professional and amateur sports to discuss the integrity of competition amid recent...

SBC Summit Americas Day 2 live coverage: Prediction markets chat and First Pitch winner

Features Tom Nightingale - June 11, 2026

Welcome back to our live coverage of SBC Summit Americas 2026!Yesterday was a top-drawer day of content, discussions, masterclasses, meetings, and networking, topped off...

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The 2026 edition of SBC Summit Americas is underway!Below, we'll bring you the biggest stories live from the floor at Broward County Convention Center...

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FanDuel co-founder Nigel Eccles has seen a lot and done a lot in more than a quarter of a century in the gaming business.Eccles...

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