California legislature passes sweepstakes ban, sends bill to Newsom’s desk
California's legislature unanimously passed a ban on online sweepstakes gaming on Friday, leaving the most populous U.S. state one step away from outlawing the...
Latest effort to repeal sportsbook handle tax notes prediction market threat
A pair of U.S. senators have reintroduced a bill that aims to repeal the longstanding federal excise tax on sportsbooks' handle.Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto...
Titus’ attempt to add FAIR BET Act to defense bill goes nowhere
The effort to push through a measure to restore the 100% gambling loss tax deduction as a fast-tracked amendment to the 2026 National Defense Authorization...
California Senate unanimously approves sweepstakes ban
California Assembly Bill 831 is headed back to the Assembly, but in a state much different than it left the chamber. The state Senate...
California Senate amends proposed sweepstakes ban again to clarify intentions
The California bill tackling online sweepstakes gambling has been amended for the second time in the Senate since it was completely overhauled to become...
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...
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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...