Maine lighthouse as the state considers a ban on online sweepstakes games.

Maine sweepstakes ban sees the light with joint committee approval

Maine has authorized online casino gaming in the state, but lawmakers approved a piece of legislation on Wednesday that would ensure that dual-currency sweepstakes...
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Social media site X bans gambling paid partnerships

Social media platform X has banned paid partnerships that have a gambling focus.In a change made without fanfare on Feb. 13, the site...
Money bag as Novig completes a $75 million Series B funding round.

Novig reaches $500M valuation with Series B funding round

Less than a month after applying for registration with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Novig has received a fresh injection of capital to...
CFTC website as its new chair takes a stance for event contract regulation.

Selig reveals CFTC filed amicus brief in Crypto.com litigation

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair Michael Selig again stepped up his rhetoric on the regulation of event contracts.On Tuesday, Selig announced that the...
NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who recently spoke about prediction markets.

NBA commissioner: No problem with Giannis investing in Kalshi

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said that the league will continue to treat prediction markets as if they were sports betting in terms of what...
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BetMGM in hot water for allegedly sending emails to underage people

BetMGM came under fire from Massachusetts regulators after a report found the online sports betting and casino operator allegedly sent marketing materials to underage...
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Dina Titus’ federal bill latest legislative effort to shackle prediction markets

New legislation from Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is the latest legislative effort to halt the spread of sports-focused prediction markets in the U.S.The Co-Chair...
Court dispute as Kalshi faces a civil enforcement action in Nevada.

Nevada vows to launch state civil enforcement action against Kalshi

Nevada is ready to step up the fight against Kalshi.The office of Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford sent a letter to a U.S....
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FanDuel joins DraftKings in banning credit card deposits in US

Users of the two biggest online gambling operators in the U.S. will no longer be able to fund their betting activity with a credit...
A phone as the NCPG calls on prediction markets to use its gambling helpline.

NCPG wants prediction markets to promote its problem gambling helpline

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is requesting prediction markets to promote its new problem gambling helpline amid the growing popularity of event...

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SBC Summit Product Innovation Showcase

SBC Summit puts future of gaming on stage with Product Innovation Showcase

From live product showcases and investment discussions to the industry’s next generation of startups, SBC Summit 2026 will spotlight the products, ideas, and businesses...
African Gaming Forum

African Gaming Forum agenda to examine regulation and growth across Africa’s key markets

The African Gaming Forum will bring together senior stakeholders from across the continent to examine how Africa’s gaming industry can grow sustainably as regulation,...
SBC Summit 2026 Tech Academies

SBC Summit 2026 Tech Academies to deliver hands-on learning across key industry sectors

SBC Summit 2026 will give delegates in Lisbon the opportunity to develop practical skills across four dedicated Tech Academies, covering:AIPlayer experienceDigital marketing & CRMWeb3...
SBC Summit Crypto & Blockchain

SBC Summit to host dedicated Crypto & Blockchain conference track

SBC Summit 2026 will explore how the gambling industry is putting digital assets and blockchain technology into practice with the introduction of a dedicated...