Thoroughbred association campaigns against wagering tax deduction cut
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) has officially added its voice to the industry opposition to the change to the wagering tax deduction made...
Canada’s attempt to federally regulate betting ads advances
The Canadian Senate has given fast-track approval to a senator's latest attempt to establish national regulatory guidelines for online sports betting advertising.Sen. Marty Deacon's...
Illinois legislators say Chicago shouldn’t be allowed to tax sports betting
Five Illinois Democrats have put their names to an effort to block Chicago from taxing sports betting at the city level.Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's...
Wisconsin lawmakers introduce bill to allow online betting via tribes
A piece of legislation that aims to authorize online sports wagering in Wisconsin through the state’s federally recognized tribes is being considered by state...
Chicago budget plan proposes 10.25% local tax on sports betting
A budget proposal released by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks a local tax on sports wagering, adding to a slew of recent tax changes...
Gambling loss deductions and slot threshold got major play at G2E
Gaming industry leaders gathered at Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas last week and discussed important topics impacting key stakeholders around the world. Even...
DC Mayor makes another push to authorize poker and blackjack
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is making another attempt to legalize poker, blackjack and bingo in the district with the introduction of a piece...
Gambling tax deduction paper projects $18B handle losses for sportsbooks
American Bettor’s Voice (ABV) responded to a One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provision that could impact professional gamblers by how deductions for losses...
New York lawmaker proposes banning sportsbooks from limiting sharps
A New York Assemblymember wants to tackle the issue of sportsbooks limiting bettors in the state legislature.Democrat Asm. Alex Bores filed A9125 on Sept....
Addabbo adamant that insurance should cover gambling treatment costs
New York is the biggest sports betting market in the U.S. by a considerable margin. More than $16 billion in wagers have been placed...
Event News
SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections
SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...
SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big
BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...
SBC Summit Americas 2026 live coverage: What happened on Day 1?
The 2026 edition of SBC Summit Americas is underway!Below, we'll bring you the biggest stories live from the floor at Broward County Convention Center...