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...
Arizona gambling regulator tackles CFTC over prediction markets
The head of the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has criticized the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for allegedly failing to take a firm...
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...
Canadian Gaming Summit’s Player Protection Symposium to feature former NHLer
As Canada’s market matures, player protection challenges are multiplying — from rising offshore activity to the ethical use of AI in responsible gambling. The Player...
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...
Illinois approves plan to charge sportsbooks for every individual bet
Illinois has embraced the idea of taxing online sportsbooks more, and the state is at it again.On the final day of May, the state's...
Genius Sports supports sports event contracts if CFTC prioritizes integrity
Data and integrity firm Genius Sports supports prediction markets offering sporting event contracts, but only if the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) implements stringent...
Bill to disband Texas Lottery Commission heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk
A measure to dissolve the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) was passed in both legislative chambers leaving Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature as the last step...
Indiana eliminates range of sports betting supplier licenses
Indiana's governor is clearing up red tape, and it affects how the state's sports betting industry will continue to do business.After July 1 this...
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African Gaming Forum agenda to examine regulation and growth across Africa’s key markets
The African Gaming Forum will bring together senior stakeholders from across the continent to examine how Africa’s gaming industry can grow sustainably as regulation,...
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 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’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...