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...
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...
Event News
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...
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 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 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...