Illinois bill would shine light on compulsive gambling disorders
A proposal in Illinois to add compulsive gambling to the list of recognized substance use disorders is making headway.SB 0118, sponsored by four Democrat...
Global EDM icon Alok to lead the INFINITY Lisbon at SBC Summit
One of Brazil’s most iconic music exports, Alok, will headline the INFINITY Lisbon at SBC Summit, delivering his signature fusion of Brazilian rhythms and...
Where does Hawaii Gov. Josh Green stand on sports betting?
Could Hawaii really become the 40th U.S. state to legalize sports betting in the next few weeks?The push to authorize sports wagering has now...
New SCiQ tech from Sci Games debuts at North Carolina lotto retailers
Scientific Games has rolled out its SCiQ retail gambling technology with the North Carolina Education Lottery (NCEL). The move is part of the NCEL’s focus...
Nevada court grants Kalshi’s temporary restraining order
After oral arguments in a Nevada District Court, financial company Kalshi has been granted a temporary restraining order that will keep its sports contracts...
Maryland sweepstakes ban goes up in smoke as session ends
The 2025 Maryland legislative session has ended, leaving a proposed ban on online sweepstakes casinos dead in the water after early momentum.Sen. Paul Corderman’s SB 860...
Hawaii on the verge of legalizing sports betting after Senate approval
In a surprising turn of events, the Hawaii legislature has approved a bill to legalize sports betting and fantasy sports in the state. The...
Second lawsuit claims Stake.us is operating an illegal casino
The same law firm that successfully represented the plaintiffs suing High 5 social casino in Washington have filed another case, this time against sweepstakes...
Sara Slane joining event contract provider Kalshi
A Sports Betting Hall of Famer is joining the ranks of Kalshi.Former SVP of Public Affairs and interim CEO of the American Gaming Association...
Nevada bill aiming to exterminate illegal gaming passes in Senate
The Nevada Senate unanimously approved a bill that aims to take a tougher stance on illegal gaming in an attempt to eradicate the black...
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Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...
Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming
Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....