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Virginia punts sweeps ban to 2027 as Indiana moves ahead

Legislative proposals to ban sweepstakes gaming went in different directions in two states on Wednesday.In Virginia, the idea was kicked down the road to...
A person looking in mirror as Michigan considers the same per-wager tax that is active in Illinois.

Michigan governor wants to mirror Illinois’ per-wager tax flex

Michigan could become the second state to implement a per-wager tax on online sportsbooks.The latest executive budget drafted by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims...
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Dina Titus’ federal bill latest legislative effort to shackle prediction markets

New legislation from Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is the latest legislative effort to halt the spread of sports-focused prediction markets in the U.S.The Co-Chair...
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Illinois gaming committee chair attempting to repeal per-wager tax

The chair of Illinois' House Gaming Committee wants the state to abandon its controversial per-wager tax on online sportsbooks.Rep. Daniel Didech's HB 5143 proposes...
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, who is proposing a tax rate increase on sports betting.

Arizona governor proposes tiered online sports betting tax system

Editor's note: This article has been updated with a clarification from the Arizona Department of Gaming.Arizona could be the next state to implement a...
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Hawaii committee unanimously advances ban on prediction markets

Hawaii legislators specializing in consumer protection unanimously agreed Thursday that the state should ban prediction markets, sending a bill to prohibit the platforms forward...
South Dakota capitol as a state senate committee passes an online sports betting bill.

South Dakota sports betting vote idea heading to Senate floor

The piece of legislation that aims to let South Dakota residents vote on whether they want to legalize sports betting has been approved and...
A broom sweeping as the Mississippi Senate passes a bill that aims to ban online sweepstakes gaming.

Mississippi Senate unanimously passes sweepstakes gaming ban

The Mississippi Senate has again advanced a piece of legislation to ban online sweepstakes gaming.After passing a similar measure last year, senators voted unanimously...
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Virginia online casino & sweepstakes bill vaults committee hurdles

A proposal to legalize casino gaming in Virginia got the go-ahead at two important committee stages in the House of Delegates this week.House Bill...
Mississippi magnolias as the state's House advances an online sports wagering bill.

Mississippi House passes online sports betting bill for third year running

Mississippi House members voted in favor of legalizing online sports betting in the Magnolia State again, marking the third straight year the chamber has...

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SBC Summit Lisbon

SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030

SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...
Snoop Dogg revealed as SBC Summit 2027 headliner

SBC Summit Live Blog: Snoop Dogg reveal highlights final day

LISBON, Portugal — We’re back to wrap up SBC Summit on the third and final day of the biggest show in in the industry....
SBC Summit

SBC Summit Live Blog: Michael Jordan leads Day 1 in Lisbon

LISBON, Portugal -- Welcome to SBC Summit, the biggest show in town headlined by the biggest name in sports, Michael Jordan.SBC Americas Editor Adam...
SBC Summit 2026

SBC Summit returns to Lisbon for record-breaking year, headlined by historic keynotes & biggest...

SBC Summit, the betting and iGaming industry's flagship conference and exhibition, is on track to welcome 40,000 delegates to Lisbon next week for its...