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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
Virginia Delegate says more college betting can be net positive for state
Across the U.S., state legislators have plenty of opinions on what to do when it comes to betting on college sports. Virginia Delegate Garrett...
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SBC forms Regulatory Advisory Board to strengthen global industry dialogue
KEY TAKEAWAYSSBC brings together leading regulatory affairs experts and industry executives to support regulatory engagement, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing across international gaming markets.The New Regulatory...
SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe
SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...
SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus
SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...