Virginia Tech Hokies running back Marcellous Hawkins

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...
Military members as a defense bill provides gambling addiction research funding for the first time.

Congress approves first federal military gambling addiction research funding

U.S. military service members and the gaming industry are on course to receive a major boost if the latest Defense Appropriations Act is signed...
Road road leading to the Illinois State Capitol Building in Springfield, Ill.

Illinois lawmaker starts again down long road to legalizing online casinos

An Illinois legislator who has pushed for legal online casino gaming in the past has introduced his latest attempt to force the issue in...
Mount Rushmore as South Dakota considers a bill to legalize online sports betting.

South Dakota considers putting online sports betting to a vote

A contingent of lawmakers in South Dakota are making an effort to bring online sports betting to a state where only retail wagering is...
Thumbs up and thumbs down as Indiana lawmakers vote on a sweepstakes ban.

Indiana Senate to consider sweeps ban after House approval

An omnibus piece of legislation that aims to ban sweepstakes gaming in Indiana is heading to the Senate after the House voted strongly in...
A person speaking in someone's ear as Tennessee considers a bill to ban influencing the outcome of event contracts.

Tennessee bill would criminalize influencing outcomes for event contract trading

A lawmaker in Tennessee introduced legislation to try to combat the manipulation of events tied to prediction market trading.Sen. Ferrell Haile filed Senate Bill...
Police as lawmakers in Louisiana consider a bill that ties certain gambling to racketeering.

Louisiana bill would make sweeps gaming a racketeering offense

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a piece of legislation that imposes a significant penalty for operating electronic sweepstakes devices and bribing athletes.Rep. Bryan Fontenot has...
Person with fingers being pointed at them as New York lawmakers consider a anti-harassment bill for athletes and gambling.

New York considers bills to ban betting for people who harass athletes

New York lawmakers are continuing to legislative action to protect amateur and professional athletes from harassment and harm.The Empire State is considering a pair...
The Maryland State House with the Maryland flag flying

Maryland Lottery claims sweeps sites are just as illegal as offshore casinos

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) officials testified at a legislative committee hearing on Wednesday that the state needs to ban sweepstakes casinos...
A person's credit card payment is declined

Virginia House passes bill to ban credit cards in sports betting

The Virginia House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted to pass a bill that would ban the use of credit cards for online sports betting.At a...

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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...