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Illinois sportsbooks paid $5.2M in wager tax in first month of new fee

Illinois' online sportsbooks paid the state more than $5.2 million via the new per-wager tax charge in July, the first month it was in...
SportsGrid media as the company plans to launch a new series with Paige Spiranac.

Paige Spiranac & SportsGrid to launch new ‘Gimmie Props’ series

SportsGrid and golf star Paige Spiranac are leveraging their partnership to deliver a new content series for sports bettors.On Tuesday, SportsGrid Network announced the...
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PrizePicks receives NFA approval, paving the way for prediction markets

It is a busy week for PrizePicks. The same day it announced a massive acquisition deal with Allwyn, its subsidiary Performance Predictions II received...
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NJ court orders NCPG to cease using 1-800-GAMBLER helpline

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has been ordered by a New Jersey Superior Court judge to stop using the 1-800-GAMBLER phone number...
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Manhattan casino efforts hit bust as third proposal rejected

New York City will get a new land-based casino, but it won't be in Manhattan.All three proposals to construct a new resort in the...
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Lotto firm Allwyn set to acquire 62% of PrizePicks in deal valuing group at...

After months of rumors regarding who was going to potentially acquire DFS powerhouse PrizePicks, the suitor is finally official.Deal worth a minimum of $1.6BEuropean...
Social people interacting as Michigan considers a social wagering bill.

Lawmaker files bill to legalize social wagering contests in Michigan

A Senator in Michigan proposed a piece of legislation that aims to change state gaming law regarding the legality of social wagering contests.Earlier this...
Casino chips as the OBBBA has a provision on chip tips.

OBBBA provision allows workers to deduct taxes for casino chip tips

Casino workers in the U.S. are poised to benefit from a new policy regarding tips.  A proposed policy by the Internal Revenue Service that...

Catena Media aims to connect dots with North American subaffiliation launch

Catena Media has launched MRKTPLAYS.com, a subaffiliation platform connecting affiliates to operators in North America.The affiliate marketing company announced the move on Sept. 18,...
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Birches Health raises $20M to support gambling addiction treatment

Birches Health received a fresh injection of capital, allowing the behavioral healthcare company to scale infrastructure and secure partnerships nationwide.The provider of specialized...

Event News

SBC Summit Crypto & Blockchain

SBC Summit to host dedicated Crypto & Blockchain conference track

SBC Summit 2026 will explore how the gambling industry is putting digital assets and blockchain technology into practice with the introduction of a dedicated...
SBC Summit Web3 and Crypto academy

SBC Summit’s Web3 & Crypto Academy to explore payments, blockchain and the future of...

SBC Summit will move beyond the hype surrounding Web3 and crypto to explore their practical applications across payments, transparency, security and player trust through...
SBC Summit Affiliate

Conversion Conf agenda to tackle scale, growth & AI at Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026

From building stronger teams and finding new traffic sources to working out where AI can genuinely make a difference, Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 will...
SBC Summit keynote

Delegates flock to SBC Summit as Super Stage tickets in demand following Michael Jordan,...

LISBON, Portugal — Following the announcement that Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl and Jason Robins will headline SBC Summit 2026's opening keynote on September 29,...