NBA star Arenas indicted for involvement in alleged illegal poker games
Three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is embroiled in controversy related to allegations of operating an illegal gambling business involving poker games collecting a rake.According...
UNLV gaming institute recruits range of industry leaders for advisory board
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) International Gaming Institute (IGI) has formed its first-ever advisory board, which the institute's leader says gives the...
WAGER Act is the new GOP version of the gambling loss deduction bill
Another Congressional lawmaker has launched an attempt to reverse the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's (OBBBA) cut to how much gamblers can deduct for...
GOP Ways and Means Chair says House working to fix gambling tax deduction
At a field hearing discussing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in Las Vegas on Friday, the chair of the House Ways and...
Boyd Gaming plays down M&A talk after selling FanDuel stake
Boyd Gaming leaders waved away talk this week that they could be set for a significant acquisition, insisting that their sale of their remaining...
Anti-iGaming group NAAiG adds first tribal gaming member
An anti-online gambling group comprised of land-based casino operators and other stakeholders has now added its first tribal organization to its ranks.The National Association...
CVC Capital Partners adds to gaming portfolio with GLI acquisition
Gaming Labs International (GLI) reached an acquisiton agreement from one of the world’s largest private equity firms.CVC Capital Partners reportedly secured a deal to...
Pennsylvania online casino revenue overtakes slots for first time
A surge in online casino gaming revenue in Pennsylvania helped online casinos produce more money than slot machines in 2024-25 for the first time...
NAAiG grows with addition of casino group GLPI
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. may own nearly 70 casinos but the company doesn't operate any.Nonetheless, the real estate investment trust (REIT) is taking...
AGA charts new waters with first cruise line member
The American Gaming Association (AGA) now counts the world's largest global cruise operator among its membership.Carnival Corporation has become the first cruise operator to...
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Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...
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....