Publishers Clearing House strongly opposed to California sweeps ban
Publishers Clearing House (PCH), which is now owned by a social gaming company, has nailed its colors to the mast when it comes to...
Titus tacks FAIR BET Act onto 2026 national defense bill
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is doing all she can to ensure her attempt to undo the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) gambling tax...
Second California tribe speaks out against proposed sweepstakes ban
A second small California tribe in the space of a little more than a week has emerged as an opponent of the state's proposal...
Virginia subcommittee considers online casinos and new regulator
A joint subcommittee in Virginia is weighing whether or not to establish a regulatory agency designed specifically for gaming as the state also considers...
MA rep. files bill to ban sweepstakes as part of online casino legalization
Massachusetts is the latest state to take a swing at legalizing online casinos and outlawing sweepstakes gaming as a lawmaker attempts to do both...
VGW enlists California tribal partner as anti-sweeps bill progresses
It is no coincidence the first tribal opposition to AB 831, the bill to criminalize sweepstakes gaming in California, cropped up just hours before...
Murphy makes New Jersey sweepstakes ban official
New Jersey is officially the latest U.S. state to ban the operation of sweepstakes gaming.Gov. Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill 5447 on Monday, placing...
Illinois regulators sent operators instructions to tax customer surchages
Three of Illinois' leading sportsbooks have responded to the state's new per-wager tax by passing the cost onto their customers via a transaction fee...
Resolution in Kalshi sports contract case likely still 2 years away
Oral arguments in the legal appeal of Kalshi's preliminary injunction in New Jersey are on Sept. 8, but don't expect the case to close...
West Virginia AG unsure if against-the-house DFS games runs afoul of state law
The California Attorney General's office offered a very strong take on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state, but the same...
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Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming
Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
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...