Acting CFTC Chair to host roundtables to discuss political betting
The roundtables will take place over the next several months.
North Carolina bill would fix state gambling loss tax issue
A group of North Carolina lawmakers think it's only fair that bettors should be able to deduct their gambling losses on their taxes.Introduced on...
Investment firm starts proxy battle with PENN Entertainment
In March 2021, shares of PENN reached an all-time high of $136.47.
MGM agrees to cough up $45M to settle cyberattack lawsuit
MGM Resorts has agreed to pay $45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit related to two data breaches.An order granting preliminary approval for the...
Underdog reaches contract extension with hit show Gil’s Arena
Gil's Arena aims to surpass ESPN’s First Take in viewers per episode by 2026.
NerdWallet: Sports bettors think Trump policies will provide more gambling money
A significant proportion of sports bettors in the U.S. see wagering as a form of investment, and one-third believes that President Donald Trump's economic...
Brian Mattingley to step down as Playtech chair in coming months
Mattingley joined Playtech as Chair in 2021.
House Public Policy Committee in Indiana passes iGaming bill
On Tuesday, House members approved a a series of amendments to House Bill 1432.
Illinois and Maryland bills would legalize against the house DFS
Lawmakers in both Illinois and Maryland have introduced bills that would legalize against-the-house daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests.In Illinois, State Sen. Lakesia Collins' SB...
PENN claims top spot in latest All-Index inclusivity report
Aristocrat closed as the top operator in last year's All-Index report.
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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....