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...
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....
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SBC forms Regulatory Advisory Board to strengthen global industry dialogue
KEY TAKEAWAYSSBC brings together leading regulatory affairs experts and industry executives to support regulatory engagement, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing across international gaming markets.The New Regulatory...
SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe
SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...
SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus
SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...