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...
Ontario: A Masterclass in Surpassing iGaming Expectations
In just three years, Ontario has emerged as one of the most tightly regulated and closely watched iGaming markets in the world, setting the...
VGW-led sweeps group slams Louisiana and Connecticut bans
We've become accustomed to hearing from one coalition of sweepstakes and social gaming operators about legislation that targets the sweeps casino vertical. The other...
CT House passes bill to change debit card & ad rules for gambling
A bill to change Connecticut's rules regarding online gambling payments and advertisements gained approval in the House.House Bill 5269 was passed with amendments by...
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...
IWG brings multi-state eInstant progressive jackpot to Georgia
Instant Win Gaming (IWG) is bringing a new offering to lottery players in Georgia.On Thursday, IWG announced that it launched a multi-state eInstant progressive...
Ohio lawmakers hear concerns about allowing ‘casinos in every pocket’
Ohio lawmakers heard testimony from several parties on Tuesday who oppose the idea of legalizing online casino gambling in the state.Rep. Brian Stewart's HB...
Bill to ban sweepstakes in CT awaits Gov. Lamont’s signature
The Connecticut House passed the bill to ban sweepstakes casino already approved by the Senate, leaving Gov. Ned Lamont’s signature as the last step...
Louisiana sweepstakes casino ban ready to take flight
As long as Louisiana's governor agrees, the Pelican State will become the second in the U.S. to explicitly define and ban online sweepstakes casinos.The...
VGW founder wants to acquire full ownership of sweeps giant
VGW founder Laurence Escalante is preparing to take full control of the company in a deal that values the world’s largest sweepstakes casino operator...
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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...