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...
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...
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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...