A rocky landscape, such as the one sweepstakes casinos navigate in the U.S.

High 5 Casino partners with Xpoint amid rocky sweeps landscape

A new partnership between social casino operator High 5 Casino and geolocation firm Xpoint illustrates how the U.S. online gambling industry is shifting.Xpoint...
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks as the state is set to implement a tax rate increase on online casinos and sports betting.

New Jersey lawmakers compromise on new 19.75% tax rate on online gaming

New Jersey is raising its tax rate on online casinos and sports betting, but state lawmakers have agreed on a lower rate than Gov....
A woman telling someone to stay away

Kalshi wants tribes to butt out of Maryland event contract case

The Maryland lawsuit involving Kalshi has drawn the interest of tribes both inside and outside the state, but the prediction markets operator does not...

California tribes pivot existing gaming bill into anti-sweepstakes effort

Several states have taken up the fight against online sweepstakes casinos in 2025 by proposing legislation to ban the vertical outright. California may be...
People carry their bags for a trip as WOW Vegas plans to exit Louisiana.

WOW Vegas heeds Louisiana’s call to leave the state

WOW Vegas is responding to a regulatory order by no longer accepting customers in Louisiana.The free-to-play online sweepstakes casino informed customers on Monday that...
Closing up sign as FanDuel will close its retail sportsbook at PHX Arena in Arizona.

FanDuel to close retail sportsbook operations at PHX Arena

The home of the Phoenix Suns is closing its retail sportsbook powered by FanDuel.The sportsbook within PHX Arena launched in September 2021 as one...
New Jersey bills on sweeps, college props hit chamber floors

New Jersey bills on sweeps, college props hit chamber floors

Two significant online gambling-related bills continue to make progress in the New Jersey legislature.A proposal in the Assembly that would ban online sweepstakes casinos...
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DraftKings highlights lllinois tax hike in reasoning for PAC filing

DraftKings intends to set up a Political Action Committee (PAC) with hopes of influencing existing and potential regulatory, tax and licensing policies, as well...
Light & Wonder logo as the company will have its Chief Legal Officer retire at the end of the year.

Light & Wonder Chief Legal Officer to retire amid legal woes

Light & Wonder is undergoing a change to its in-house legal team as the casino company faces multiple lawsuits over copyright infringement claims.Chief Legal...
theScore sign as PENN plans to lay offs works at the gaming brand.

PENN Entertainment cutting over 75 jobs at theScore

PENN Entertainment is making changes to its workforce.The gaming and entertainment giant is parting ways with more than 75 employees at its Canadian sports...

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SBC Global Prediction Markets Forum

SBC unveils new Global Prediction Markets Forum in Lisbon 

SBC has announced the launch of the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new standalone event dedicated to one of the fastest-evolving sectors in betting...
SBC Summit

SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates

SBC Summit will introduce three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing.Running from September...
Affiliate Leaders Awards Shortlist

Meet the Nominees: Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed

SBC has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards, taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, September 30.More...
Loserball CEO Jonathan Gruber, who spoke with SBC Americas.

Q&A: Loserball’s Jonathan Gruber on entering a competitive gaming market

SBC Summit Americas 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., provided key stakeholders from around the world an opportunity to discuss the landscape of online gaming.Loserball...