Governor Gavin Newsom, who just signed a California sweepstakes bill into law.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California online sweepstakes ban into law

A piece of legislation that prohibits online sweepstakes casinos in California was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, placing a ban on the gaming vertical...
Defy the Odds Co-Founder Sue Schneider

Schneider: Startups shouldn’t forget the importance of company culture

Sports Betting Hall of Famer Sue Schneider is back with more monthly insights from the world of startups. This time she delivers some tough love for...
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LV Sands once again says no to online gaming

The ghost of Sheldon Adelson can rest easy as the company he shephereded for many years, Las Vegas Sands, is once again forsaking online...
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Evolution’s Lightning Roulette suit against L&W sent to arbitration

A Nevada District Court judge has decided the decision on whether or not Light & Wonder has infringed on Evolution's copyright is not its...
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Aristocrat takes seat at UNLV gaming AI research table

Global gaming supplier Aristocrat has joined as the latest founding member of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas International Gaming Institute's (IGI) AI Research...
A threat warning as Continent 8 Technologies launches a new cybersecurity solution.

Continent 8 debuts Threat Exchange platform to combat cyberattacks

Continent 8 Technologies is leveraging its expertise to deliver a new product designed to provide protection from data breaches and other cybersecurity attacks.The Florida-based...
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New Publishers Clearing House CEO vows to protect future prizes

Publishers Clearing House (PCH) has named former Facebook Director of Gaming Owen O’Donoghue as its new CEO, three months after mobile and social gaming...

Fanatics enlists spinning Schwarzenegger for online casino campaign

Not content with having just Livvy Dunne show off its sportsbook offering, Fanatics has recruited Patrick Schwarzenegger to help spread the word about...
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Fighting back at the argument tribes are gaming obstructionists

In a state like California, it is often difficult to make big changes when it comes to gaming. Some of this stems from the...
Mario Lopez, now an official brand ambassador for Hard Rock Jackpot Planet

Mario Lopez signs up to rep Hard Rock Jackpot Planet social game

Hard Rock Digital's free-to-play gaming arm Hard Rock Games has recruited actor and television host Mario Lopez as brand ambassador for its Hard Rock...

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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...
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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....
SBC Summit Americas

SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections

SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...
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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...