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CA “tribal” sportsbook initiative draws ire of many state tribes

There are two new sports betting ballot initiatives in California but, based on the immediate response, they are likely not going very far. Ryan Tyler...
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Maverick continues Circuit Court Washington sports betting challenge

The industry may be focused on Florida these days, but there is another challenge to tribal sports betting advancing through the court system in...
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DeSantis, West Flagler battle over FL Supreme Court extension

The latest developments in the Florida Supreme Court challenge to the sports betting compact between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Nation are...
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DOI files response to West Flagler’s stay in FL sports betting case

As expected, the Department of the Interior has filed a response to West Flagler's request to the Supreme Court to stay the lower court's...
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To create, preserve, and protect: 35 years of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

This week we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the passing of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). Since then, tribal gaming has flourished not...
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California Tribe seeking to reignite sports betting debate in 2024

A Native American tribe is seeking to table an online sports betting initiative in the 2024 election cycle, according to reports.  PlayUSA has reported that...
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Proposed regs would prohibit blackjack at California cardrooms

Proposed new regulations from the California Bureau of Gambling Control could bring major changes to state cardrooms and appease the longstanding battle between those...
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Choctaw Casino signs trio of all-star athletes with Texas connections

Texas continues to struggle to expand gambling in the state, including when it comes to sports betting and bringing commercial casinos to the Lone...
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Oklahoma governor and AG clash over tribal gaming compacts

A quartet of renegotiated tribal gaming compacts are at the heart of a conflict between Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and state Attorney General Gentner...
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NIGC reports over $40B in tribal casino revenues during past fiscal year

Like the commercial casino industry, tribal casinos across the US continue to bounce back from the pandemic. According to the new fiscal year report...

Event News

SBC Summit North America First Pitch 2024

Finalists announced for SBC Summit NA First Pitch

Five startups have secured spots in the SBC First Pitch final at the upcoming SBC Summit North America in May.  Each will present their business...
Digital Casino Conference Day

SBC Digital Innovation – Casino event to delve into key casino talking points

The SBC Digital Innovation - Casino digital conference takes place on Wednesday, April 17 when speakers from multinational operators and leading suppliers will share...
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NCAA Managing Director to address prop betting at SBC Summit North America

Mark Hicks, Managing Director of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is scheduled to appear on Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show, during the upcoming...
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Fluharty: Focus cannibalization talk on the black market

The 2024 SBC Summit North America is less than a month away, but the excitement around the event is already starting to build. After...