New Jersey bills on sweeps, college props hit chamber floors
Two significant online gambling-related bills continue to make progress in the New Jersey legislature.A proposal in the Assembly that would ban online sweepstakes casinos...
DraftKings highlights lllinois tax hike in reasoning for PAC filing
DraftKings intends to set up a Political Action Committee (PAC) with hopes of influencing existing and potential regulatory, tax and licensing policies, as well...
Maine passed legal online casino bill, but will Gov. Mills sign it?
Lawmakers in both chambers of the Maine legislature approved a bill to legalize online casino gaming in the state, but there is no guarantee...
Louisiana governor raises sportsbook tax to support college athletics
Louisiana is officially set to increase its tax on sports betting after Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill providing college athletic departments with funding...
What you need to know about these Kalshi legal briefs
While several district courts are tackling the actual lawsuits between event contract provider Kalshi and state gaming regulators, it is the appeal of the...
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature is last step for New York sweeps ban
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature is the last step in enacting legislation to ban online sweepstakes casinos after the state’s Assembly unanimously passed...
Wyoming lawmakers to crafting legislation to up gambling tax rates
Wyoming is adding to the growing list of states considering a gambling-related tax hike.The state’s Committee on Capital Financing and Investments has lawmakers drafting...
Maine online casino bill hits Senate roadblock after passing House
The Maine House of Representatives may have passed a bill that would legalize online casino, but it seems that the Senate isn't so sure.The...
Governor vetoes Louisiana anti-sweepstakes bill
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has vetoed SB181, a bill aimed at formalizing a criminal ban against offshore and sweepstakes casino sites.In his veto letter,...
Congressman wants federal sportsbook excise tax to fund ICE
Ohio Congressman Rep. Mike Rulli has an idea for what to do with the 0.25% handle tax on sportsbook operators.The lawmaker announced this week...
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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...