POINTS Act seeks federal funding for problem gambling treatment
A group of bipartisan lawmakers is making a legislative effort to provide federal funding to support prevention, screening and treatment services for gambling addiction...
Las Vegas tourism agency approves $3.5M plan to attract Canadians
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is willing to spend millions of dollars if that's what it takes to bring visitors from...
SBC Summit Canada 2026: What to watch in gaming north of the border
As Canada’s gaming landscape enters a decisive period of expansion and reform, SBC Summit Canada 2026 will bring leadership, regulation and commercial strategy into...
Michigan judge refuses Polymarket temporary restraining order
Polymarket received an unfavorable ruling by a Michigan court in the prediction market’s attempt to keep its sports event contracts available to residents and...
California cardrooms sue to block new table games rules
California gaming and cardrooms associations filed lawsuits in San Francisco this week to challenge the state Department of Justice, Bureau of Gambling Control’s (DOJ)...
Washington passes bill to loosen college sports betting rules
Both legislative chambers in Washington state have passed a bill that would allow betting on in-state college teams at the state's land-based tribal-run casinos.The...
Massachusetts committee approves bill to tax sports betting at 51%
A piece of legislation that would overhaul the regulated gaming market in Massachusetts is moving forward after receiving a favorable vote by a state...
IC360’s ProhiBet to monitor NCAA officials during March Madness
Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) already monitors college sports and helps to prevent student-athletes, coaches and other personnel who should not be betting on college...
DFS operators roll out 50-state self-exclusion program with idPair
A group of leading daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators have launched a national self-exclusion program to encompass all 50 U.S. states and D.C.PrizePicks, Underdog,...
MLS bans two ex-Columbus Crew players for life for gambling violations
Major League Soccer (MLS) is the latest North American professional sports league to hand down a lifetime ban for violations related to gambling.MLS veterans...
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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....
SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections
SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...
SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big
BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...