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Prediction markets dominate conversation at NCLGS conference

For the gaming industry, it's been virtually impossible to stop talking about prediction markets in 2025 as various financial exchanges extended into sports contracts...
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Matchbook Sports readies prediction product for UK and US

The list of sportsbooks set on getting in the prediction market space isn't limited to just American operators.British gaming company Matchbook Sports aims to...
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Arizona moves to revoke Underdog’s license over Crypto.com deal

Arizona has moved to revoke Underdog's fantasy sports license as a result of the operator's prediction markets partnership with Crypto.com.Arizona Office of the Governor...
NCAA sign as president Charlie Baker talks prediction markets.

NCAA’s Baker believes sports event contracts feel ‘catastrophic’

NCAA President Charlie Baker has been outspoken about the impact of legal sports betting on its student-athletes, but the organization is also having to...
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Many House members worried about sports and war event contracts

What was supposed to be a procedural hearing to discuss the reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) turned into a session for...
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NY judge doesn’t buy argument that DraftKings promos were misleading

Notch another one in the win column for DraftKings, as Southern District of New York Judge Denise Cote dismissed a class action lawsuit against...
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NCAA gambling probe extends to former San Francisco student-athlete

The NCAA investigation into sports betting violations at Fresno State led to the discovery of similar infractions at another California university.Former University of San...
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Titus wants House committee to act fast to fix gambling tax change in ’25

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is asking a House committee to quickly consider a bill that aims to reverse the gambling tax deduction change put...
The sweepstakes-focused panel at NCLGS Winter Meeting 2025

Sweepstakes operators get seat at NCLGS table after tough year

For the second year in a row, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting tackled the topic of sweepstakes gaming....
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Fanatics no longer an American Gaming Association member

Fanatics followed FanDuel and DraftKings in announcing its entry into prediction markets. It has also followed them out of the American Gaming Association (AGA).A...

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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...