The New York Capitol building, where the Senate voted to ban online sweepstakes casinos

New York Senate passes online sweepstakes casinos ban

New York's Senate is the latest state legislative chamber to approve a ban on online sweepstakes casinos as the chamber voted overwhelmingly in favor...
A person signs a document as Connecticut (CT) Gov. Ned Lamont signs a bill to ban sweepstakes casinos.

CT becomes latest US state to sign sweepstakes ban into law

Connecticut is the latest state to officially ban online sweepstakes casinos.Gov. Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill 1235 into law, making online sweepstakes casinos illegal...
Maine labels sweepstakes 'illegal' as state considers legal online casino

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...
Guitar player holds instrument with Bragg Gaming securing a content deal with Hard Rock Bet.

Bragg Gaming to deliver fresh content to Hard Rock Bet Casino

Bragg Gaming Group is bringing new online casino content to an operator partner.The iGaming content and technology solutions provider has reached an agreement with...
RSI expands pooled BetRivers Poker network to 4 states

RSI expands pooled BetRivers Poker network to 4 states

BetRivers has launched an online poker network that connects players across four U.S. states.The operator's parent company, Rush Street Interactive (RSI), announced on Tuesday...
Computer with dice and deck of cards as Maine considers online casinos.

Maine lawmakers consider online casino bill during special session

Maine lawmakers are reconsidering a measure to authorize online casino gaming.LD 1164 is labeled as unfinished business by Maine’s legislature after the bill was...
School bus stop sign as New York lawmakers order online sweepstakes casinos to exit the state.

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...
A man runs through a brick wall, much like Ontario's iGaming market surpasses expectations.

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...
Angry man speaks into microphone

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...
Credit cards with a warning cone as Connecticut considers changes to its payment rules regarding gambling.

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...

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SBC Summit Europe

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 ribbon-cutting

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 Amsterdam announcement

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 Summit Lisbon

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...