One Big Beautiful Bill could hurt pockets of professional gamblers
A version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could heavily impact gamblers' wallets.The Senate version of President Donald Trump's tax and spending...
Industry leaders hit out at New Jersey’s beard betting change
Beyond the headline of the New Jersey bill that bans online sweepstakes casinos, a newly added measure has drawn the ire of some in...
Maryland regulator proposes reduction of promotional free bets
Maryland is considering a change to its promotional credit deduction rules for gaming.The Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency is proposing an adjustment...
Underdog asks California court to block AG from releasing DFS opinion
So far there are only rumors of a forthcoming opinion from California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office regarding the legality of fantasy sports. That...
New Jersey lawmakers swiftly approve sweeps ban over WPT opposition
In a matter of minutes, the New Jersey legislature acted swiftly and decisively to pass legislation prohibiting sweepstakes gaming in the state. There was...
Ohio’s new budget plan excludes tax rate increase for sportsbooks
Ohio is no longer considering doubling its tax rate on revenue generated by sportsbooks.Lawmakers in the Buckeye State reached an agreement on a state...
Could proposed California ban be knockout blow for sweeps?
There was never any chance that this week's episode of The New Normal podcast, hosted by Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Conference Chair Victor Rocha...
Legislation to open Rhode Island sports betting fails to progress
Rhode Island is no longer considering an expansion of its online sports betting market this year.Senate Bill 748 failed to progress in the state’s...
New Jersey lawmakers compromise on new 19.75% tax rate on online gaming
New Jersey is raising its tax rate on online casinos and sports betting, but state lawmakers have agreed on a lower rate than Gov....
California tribes pivot existing gaming bill into anti-sweepstakes effort
Several states have taken up the fight against online sweepstakes casinos in 2025 by proposing legislation to ban the vertical outright. California may be...
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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...