Janet Mills speaking as she backs an online casino bill in Maine.

Maine legalizes online casinos in surprise move from Gov. Mills

Maine Gov. Janet Mills will not veto a bill that provides state tribes with the exclusive right to offer online casinos, making Maine the...
A Virginia sign as a lawmaker in the state introduces an online casino bill.

Lawmaker makes another attempt to bring online casinos to Virginia

A lawmaker in Virginia is making another attempt to bring online casino gaming to the state after a previous effort failed during last year’s...
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Iowa regulator proposes bill to give it C&D powers

The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing has authored a bill that would empower the state’s gaming regulator to chase unlicensed gambling operators...
Starting line with the year 2026

Indiana iLottery bill quickly advances to House floor

Indiana representatives are again trying to legalize online lottery in the Hoosier State, but several legislators expressed disappointment that this year's proposal does not...
The Indiana Statehouse building

Indiana regulator says sweeps are legal, but should they be banned?

The question of whether to ban online sweepstakes gaming or regulate it was a primary topic at the first gaming-related legislative hearing of 2026...
The Kansas City Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri

Missouri senator wants to revoke Kansas City Chiefs’ sportsbook rights

A Missouri senator has introduced legislation to block the Kansas City Chiefs from operating a sportsbook in the state after the team confirmed plans...
The Maine State Capitol building

Maine Gambling Control Board calls on governor to veto iGaming bill

Maine's gambling regulator has urged the state's governor to veto an approved bill to legalize online casino gaming under tribal exclusivity.The Maine Gambling Control...
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres

Congressman filing bill to tackle prediction market insider trading

A Democratic Congressman believes that federal legislation is needed to ensure that politicians are not engaging in insider trading on prediction market platforms.New York...
A sign for Lou Gehrig Plaza outside Yankee Stadium in New York

New York legislator takes swing at banning in-play betting

The conversation about whether prop betting should be curbed looks sure to continue in 2026 after the controversies of 2025, and a lawmaker in...
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States continue to milk online sports betting for more tax money

Establishing a new source of tax revenues to boost state coffers is a well-worn argument from lawmakers in favor of legalizing sports betting or...

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SBC Summit Marketing track

Standing out in a crowded market: SBC Summit adds Marketing & CX Track to...

SBC Summit will explore how betting and gaming brands can cut through the noise with more distinctive, data-driven and effective marketing campaigns through its...
SBC Summit BettingStartups collaboration

SBC Summit strengthens startup focus with BettingStartups collaboration

SBC Summit has partnered with BettingStartups to strengthen its support for early-stage betting and gaming companies, with the collaboration spanning both the Startup Hub...
SBC Player Experience Academy

SBC Summit’s Player Experience Academy explores engagement and its limits

SBC Summit will put player experience under the microscope this September in Lisbon, as its Academy brings together the operators, product leaders, and regulators...
SBC Summit SBC Connect

SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect

SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...