Flutter takes 100% control of FanDuel with $1.7B Boyd buyout
If you ever wondered what FanDuel was worth, now you (sort of) know.Flutter Entertainment and Boyd Gaming announced on Thursday that the companies have...
Cortez Masto’s attempt to stop gambling tax fails, but she’s not done
A second federal lawmaker in the space of four days has filed a bill looking to undo the change made by the One Big...
VGW is now charging customers sales tax when they buy Gold Coins
Sweepstakes and social gaming leader Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) has begun charging its customers sales tax on purchases of Gold Coins in several U.S. states.VGW...
Is it time for gambling to lean more heavily into gamification?
Amid big industry changes and an ever-increasing stream of competition, from prediction markets to sweepstakes and social casinos to other entertainment forms, do online...
Meta updates ad rules for real money and social gaming
Meta is changing its vetting process for online gambling ads on several platforms.The tech conglomerate implemented new advertising rules for gambling-related marketing materials shared...
How you doin’? BetMGM releases first Friends-themed slot
If you're an online casino player and a Friends fan, BetMGM will be there for you.The operator has teamed up with London-based studio Atlantic...
Maine online casino bill lies stagnant after governor’s inaction
There will be no answer until January 2026 to the question of whether or not Maine's approved bill to legalize online casino will become...
California committee advances sweeps ban but asks why the rush?
What exactly is going on behind the scenes of the push to ban online sweepstakes casinos in California, who would the bill punish, what...
Talking U.S. gambling tax hikes at Canadian Gaming Summit
Several states have passed legislation this year to increase the tax rate that online sports betting operators pay on their revenue. But how much...
Opinion: It’s time to change up online casino legalization messaging
As lawmakers and stakeholders get ready to congregate in Louisville, Kentucky for the summer meeting of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States...
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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...