Maine regulator deems sweepstakes ‘illegal’ as state lawmakers consider online casino bill
The Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU) issued a public statement to warn residents to avoid online sweepstakes casinos, branding them as "illegal interactive gaming."The...
New York AG shuts down horde of online sweepstakes casinos
New York State Attorney General Letitia James is taking a stance against online sweepstakes casino operators.The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) announced it...
Beyond the transaction: Payments and compliance at Canadian Gaming Summit
The Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 will spotlight the world of payments and regulatory oversight with a dedicated Payments & Compliance track, offering a practical...
Illinois Gaming Board Chair Schmadeke steps down
Illinois' gambling regulator needs a new leader.On Thursday, current Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) Chair Charles Schmadeke announced at a meeting that he is stepping...
Crypto.com points to Kalshi verdicts in new Nevada lawsuit
Derivatives exchange Crypto.com has walked in Kalshi's footsteps by filing a lawsuit in federal court against Nevada's gaming regulator regarding sports contracts.The suit, which...
FanDuel bans bettor over Gabby Thomas harassment
The banishment of a FanDuel bettor who heckled an Olympic gold medalist at a track event in Pennsylvania is drawing the attention of regulators.FanDuel...
Genius Sports supports sports event contracts if CFTC prioritizes integrity
Data and integrity firm Genius Sports supports prediction markets offering sporting event contracts, but only if the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) implements stringent...
GeoLocs partners with ARGOS to deliver unified compliance solution
GeoLocs is providing operators with a compliance solution through a new partnership.The London-based geolocation provider for casino, lottery and sports betting operators has secured...
High 5 pays fine and Connecticut drops criminal gambling charges
The state of Connecticut is no longer pursuing criminal charges against High 5 Games and has reinstated the company's supplier license in the state.The...
CFTC considers allowing crypto speculation contracts
An outgoing commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said the regulator is prepared to authorize perpetual futures contracts. Unlike event contracts...
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SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe
SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...
SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus
SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...
SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030
SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...