Major gaming trade groups call for resolution to protect 1-800-GAMBLER
When it comes to the national gambling hotline 1-800-GAMBLER, stakeholders extend beyond just the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Council on...
Regulator in SD warns public about unlicensed online casinos
The South Dakota Commission on Gaming is the latest regulatory body to warn the public about the prevalence of unauthorized online casinos.The commission has...
State AGs urge federal government to launch another Black Friday
A group of 50 U.S. attorneys general has urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take a harder stance against "the rampant spread" of...
Intralot mulls legal action after Maryland walks back lottery contract
Intralot said it "intends to pursue every legal remedy available" after the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) rescinded its approval of the...
Churchill Downs notches another win in TwinSpires federal case
When it comes to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and state gaming regulations, the courts are divided over whether these federal financial laws...
Texas Lottery agrees to pay winner her multi-million dollar jackpot, resolving suit
The Texas Lottery may still have 99 problems but a woman suing them for her jackpot isn't one, at least anymore.Kristen Moriarty sued the...
Escalante’s bid for full ownership of VGW approved by shareholders
The deal for VGW owner Laurence Escalante to acquire full ownership of the sweepstakes casino giant was approved on Friday by the company’s shareholders.VGW...
Rush Street raises minimum bet on BetRivers in Illinois after tax change
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) had not publicly announced a response to the new per-wager tax rate implemented by Illinois on licensed online sports betting...
Social casino MyPrize valued at $250M after funding round
MyPrize is poised for continued growth after closing a funding round valuing the free-to-play online casino platform at $250 million.The multiplayer-focused social casino company...
NBA star Arenas indicted for involvement in alleged illegal poker games
Three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is embroiled in controversy related to allegations of operating an illegal gambling business involving poker games collecting a rake.According...
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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...
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 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...
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...