Everything you need to know about the California AG DFS opinion
A full 18 months after being asked to issue it, California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office has released its highly anticipated opinion on the...
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....
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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...