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...
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...
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...