Major sportsbooks reject Wisconsin’s idea of online sports betting
Most stakeholders who spoke at a hearing of the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue on Tuesday seem to support the idea of...
Mexico close to hiking gambling tax to 50% after Senate approval
The Mexican Senate has approved a proposal to hike the nation's tax on gambling from 30% to 50%.The revenue portion of Mexico's 2026 budget...
New Jersey politicians double down on attempt to ban micro betting
A New Jersey Senator has filed a bill that would ban in-play prop bets on the next action in a sporting event.Sen. Paul Moriarty's...
Illinois lawmakers want to make gambling with credit cards illegal
A group of Illinois Democrat lawmakers wants to outlaw credit cards for gambling altogether, as the Illinois Gaming Board's (IGB) own regulatory ban on...
OKC Thunder eyes revenue from legal Oklahoma sports betting
As one of Oklahoma's biggest advocates for legalizing online sports betting gets ready to push again in 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder wants a...
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...
Event News
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 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 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 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...