A file cabinet as Maryland lawmakers consider two new bills that aim to ban online sweepstakes casinos.

Maryland to consider two bills that aim to ban sweepstakes casinos

The Maryland Senate Budget and Tax Committee wants the Old Line State to become the latest U.S. market to approve a ban on online...
A person sending a letter as the AGA and IGA send a letter to Congress about sports event contracts.

AGA & IGA call for Congress to use crypto bill to change event contracts

Two of the largest trade associations in the gaming industry are urging Congress to take action against the offering of “unregulated” sports event contracts.American...
Winants Hall at the campus of Rutgers University in New Jersey

New Jersey public schools must offer on-campus problem gambling help

All public post-secondary institutions in New Jersey are now mandated to provide on-campus education about gambling risks and how to access problem gambling supports.Gov....
The Fred D. Thompson U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building in downtown Nashville, Tennessee

Kalshi sues Tennessee, alleging conflicting stance on sports contracts

Kalshi has sued the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) in federal court after it, along with competitors Polymarket and Crypto.com, received a cease-and-desist letter...
Paul Krizek as he introduces a new gaming bill in Virginia.

There’s a second attempt to create gaming commission in Virginia

A lawmaker in Virginia wants to make changes to how gaming is regulated in the state.Del. Paul Krizek introduced House Bill 271, proposing the...
A road sign for Mississippi St. above a stop sign with the Mississippi State Capitol in the background

Mississippi senators resurrect sweepstakes ban for 2026

In a bid to crack down on unauthorized gambling in the state, Mississippi's lawmakers are the latest to put online sweepstakes gaming in the...
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...
A person with a clipboard knocking on someone's front door

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...

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SBC establishes Regulatory Advisory Board

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 Summit Europe

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 ribbon-cutting

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 Amsterdam announcement

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...