Kentucky Rep. and WAGER Act sponsor Andy Barr

WAGER Act is the new GOP version of the gambling loss deduction bill

Another Congressional lawmaker has launched an attempt to reverse the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's (OBBBA) cut to how much gamblers can deduct for...
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith

GOP Ways and Means Chair says House working to fix gambling tax deduction

At a field hearing discussing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in Las Vegas on Friday, the chair of the House Ways and...
The Boston Red Sox logo on a brick wall

Red Sox’s Giolito says MLB’s Manfred ‘taken aback’ by betting-related abuse

Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito said this week he spoke to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred directly about sports betting-related athlete abuse and voiced...
Bucket of cherries

Kalshi brief says gaming industry cherry-picking legal language

The latest legal brief filed by Kalshi continues to highlight that the heart of the case on who has say over sports event contracts...
British and US flags

Do UK sportsbooks limit bettor four times more often than US books do?

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) published a report on wagering limits by sports betting operators, providing an outlook of how the market compares to...
Boyd Gaming headquarters in Las Vegas

Boyd Gaming plays down M&A talk after selling FanDuel stake

Boyd Gaming leaders waved away talk this week that they could be set for a significant acquisition, insisting that their sale of their remaining...
The new Circa Sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs

Circa Sports debuts Kentucky’s largest sportsbook at The Mint

Circa Sports debuted Kentucky's largest sportsbook with a soft opening this week at The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs.Already active with mobile betting...
A visage of Elon Musk next to the xAI and Grok logos

Two months after walking back xAI deal, Kalshi announces it again

Kalshi and xAI have been a will-they-won't-they love story for the last two months. It appears that, yes, they will.Two months ago, the prediction...
A Puerto Rico flag as PrizePicks secures licenses in the territory and Maine.

PrizePicks to become first DFS operator to launch in Puerto Rico

PrizePicks secured a pair of gaming licenses in two new markets providing the daily fantasy operator with access to a new state in New...
A California storefront displaying lottery jackpot totals

WLA takes official stance on bulk tickets and couriers

The World Lottery Association (WLA) has published a policy paper recommending the stringent regulation of lottery couriers and a ban on bulk buying tickets.Digital...

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SBC Summit 2026 Tech Academies

SBC Summit 2026 Tech Academies to deliver hands-on learning across key industry sectors

SBC Summit 2026 will give delegates in Lisbon the opportunity to develop practical skills across four dedicated Tech Academies, covering:AIPlayer experienceDigital marketing & CRMWeb3...
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 & future of gambling

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