PA regulator wants CFTC to address threat of sports event contracts
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) sent a letter to members of Congress voicing concerns about prediction markets and sports event contracts.The PGCB believes...
PrizePicks debuts new in-app social feed powered by player profiles
PrizePicks is enhancing its product with the launch of a feature that fosters engagement.The Atlanta-based daily fantasy sports operator announced on Thursday the debut...
MA regulator fines PENN $15K for Rece Davis ‘risk-free’ comment
An ESPN College GameDay segment that aired in 2024 led to a $15,000 fine levied against PENN Sports Interactive by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission...
Kalshi sues Ohio regulators, says group can’t threaten potential partners
Ohio gaming regulators are the latest group to be sued by financial firm Kalshi over the group's stance on sports-related event contracts.In the suit,...
NCAA inches closer to lifting ban on professional sports betting
The NCAA is one step closer to allowing student-athletes and staff to wager on pro sports.On Wednesday, the DI Administrative Committee voted to adopt...
Gaming operators at G2E far from united when it comes to sports contracts
As expected, prediction markets dominated the first full day of conference action at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. However, unlike the anti-sweeps...
IBIA creates Mission 2030 as five-year plan to bolster betting integrity
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) is taking steps to implement a global standard for the sports betting industry.On Wednesday, the IBIA announced the...
Hard Rock Bet named first operator partner of the Orlando Magic
One of Florida’s NBA teams is partnering with the state’s exclusive online sportsbook.The Orlando Magic secured a partnership on Tuesday with Hard Rock Bet,...
Splash Sports adds to investor portfolio with $14.5M Series B round
Skill-based social gaming company Splash Sports closed a new round of funding.Splash Sports announced on Tuesday the closing of a $14.5 million Series B...
Polymarket soars to $8B valuation behind NYSE owner investment
Polymarket received a fresh injection of capital from the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), valuing the prediction market at roughly...
Event News
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....
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...