Kentucky Rep. and WAGER Act sponsor Andy Barr

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...
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith

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 headquarters in Las Vegas

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...
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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...
A sale and sold sign as CVC Capital Partners prepares to acquire full ownership of Gaming Labs International.

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...
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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...
Ameristar Casino in Vicksburg

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...
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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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iGaming lobbyist calls out Churchill Downs on anti-online casino stance

Some intense debates in the gambling industry are more well-worn than others.While the new kid on the block, the prediction market and the sports...
Maverick Casino and Hotel

Maverick Gaming files for bankruptcy amid closures and court case

Casino and hotel operator Maverick Gaming filed for bankruptcy on Monday.The Washington-based company applied for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court...

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SBC Awards Americas 2026

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...
SBC Americas Editor Adam Candee speaking at SBC Summit Americas

SBC Summit Americas 2026 live coverage: What happened on Day 1?

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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SBC Summit Americas returns June 9-11 with new ways to network

SBC Summit Americas returns next week with the launch of SBC Connections, an all-new SBC networking program designed to transform how attendees meet, connect,...
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SBC Summit Americas to explore smarter player protection strategies

As operators across the Americas face growing pressure to identify gambling-related harm earlier and build safer player journeys, SBC Summit Americas will place player...